NNormal - Kjerag 01
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"I put them in my ear, put the helmet on, then do one final “push” with my finger to seat them in my ear for the ride. ... The batteries die before they work out of my ear."
"they are so comfortable that both I and my husband have had to feel our ears to check whether we were still wearing them."
"Also super bonus I've never head banged with earphones this hard besides with these soundcores, they stick to me like glue even when I'm in a metal mood and I'm headbanging for a good hour."
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"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"They last absolutely forever (I know 1980s models still in daily use)"
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"I was quite impressed with its comfort and trail capabilities, and truly believed I had found an excellent shoe for my long runs and hikes. ... the New Balance Hierro v9 remains my top choice for comprehensive trail running. Its superior comfort and, crucially, its consistently reliable grip in varied and challenging conditions make it a more dependable partner on the trails I typically encounter. ... I feel more secure in the Hierro, and that confidence is key. In fact I will be using it for my upcoming races and that says it all."
"The Vibram Megagrip outsole on the Hierro v9 is simply outstanding. Its 4.5mm lugs provide excellent, reliable traction across various surfaces, from dry dirt to slick roots and muddy patches. I've always felt incredibly secure, and it consistently inspires confidence in diverse conditions. ... Great Vibram outsole grip, even on mud and wet rocks"
"The Trabuco 12 have been the best trail shoes I’ve ever owned. ... I’m 6”4 and charge hard over serious rocky terrain…and I feel completely safe in them."
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"It is especially incredible for downhill running, better than any other shoe I've ever ran with."
"my go-to if I know it’s going to be a rocky and rooty mudfest."
"Personally have had great luck with the Akashas in very technical, wet, terrain."
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"Maybe cause it weighs 7g? lol"
"they’re extremely light and nimble - a great speed/race shoe!"
"Are the best Door-to-Trail shoe out there. Somehow light and snappy enough for road while being rugged enough for trail terrain."
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"Sections of the trail were fairly muddy this time. ... It was there the shoe washed out over and over again. ... The experience was similar to trail running in road shoes. ... There was a total loss of grip. ... We also need to see a shoe with longer lugs and a better lug pattern to give confidence in wet conditions."
"they are not great in muddy conditions, the sole gets logged easily and loses all traction"
"the tread filled up with mud. ... While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib. ... He was bloody from slipping and falling."
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"Took them to Chamonix last year and they felt horrible - too much ground feel."
"I cannot claim it was the shoes, but I had severe knee pain after a few hour run in them, as well as aggravated peroneals. I had to take few days off and was able to sustain similar training load soon after, while wearing different shoes."
"had some real, uhm, "challenges" with my knee (very swollen) after my last 100 ... feel like I might need a bit more "cushion" for a 100 ... I've had horrible knee swelling after a 100 in Challengers and obviously that could be from a lot of different things BUT I wondered if a bit more cushion might help mitigate the issue."
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"which I couldn't buy because they were -too- tight for me over the arch. ... When I tried on the Kjerag 01 I had to size up a full size for them to fit at all, and even then it was slightly uncomfortable. ... Almost two thumbs width of spare length in the front is just not doable."
"the new Innov8 last shape I find really narrow in the mid and quite long in the toe so I sent them back."
"They all fit differently. ... It was infuriating. ... So, a warning to all: Try all models of a given brand, because you can't rely on equivalent fit."
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"I think I need more cushion. ... I really hurt my foot landing on a root in the last race I wore them on."
"I think I need more cushion. ... I really hurt my foot landing on a root in the last race I wore them on."
"Anything over 90 mins and they're too uncomfortable."
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"It got damaged on the first 6KM trail test run. ... The upper side material aren't glued firmly which caused the sides to separate along with the plastic design."
"My pair started peeling in the same place but spread all the down the side of the shoe. ... Have returned them"
"My pair started peeling in the same place but spread all the down the side of the shoe. ... Have returned them"
AffectionateShow4239 1.0I sized down from my normal true-to-size for Kjerag 1 (10.5 to 10). But I was randomly in a store in durango that had the kjerag 2.0. Tried the kjerag 2 in US 10 and it was definitely way to tight. Unless this new upper has more give than the former, I will likely get my normal 10.5 when i pull the trigger.
alohkyn 1.0I have the same problem as you and the shoes that block my heel best are the NNormal Kjerag and various Salomon models such as the Genesis
The Kjerag 1 are, so far, the only shoes that have given me a tangible advantage on technical alpine terrain
ARehmat 1.0Cheers for the review! Did you have any problems with the tape that wraps around the upper where it meets the missile peeling away on the original Kjerag (1.0)?
Appreciated. My pair started peeling in the same place but spread all the down the side of the shoe. Have returned them, will glue my next pair before it becomes a problem.
bash-s 1.0Definitely NNormal Kjerag. I love that they are so lightweight, simple and comfortable! As the more they age the better they are! I have three pairs of them. I also bought the Norda 002, because I got them so cheap (112€) and I really like the grip of them - better as the grip of the kjerag. But the kjerag is still my number one shoe!
Thank you for the information. Also preordered a pair. Looking forward to it. I love the kjerag 1. With no other shoe I did so many miles. The stack height is fine to me, but I am curious about the new stack height of the 2. The only thing I do not like so much is the 6mm drop. 0-3mm would be nice 🙂
Puh, I have about 7-9 shoes in use I guess. Mainly because I buy those ones which work well for me when they are in sales. 3x Kjerag, one only for races, the other for daily trail runs. But I rotate with two / three other trail running shoes (altra lone peak, Hoka Zinal 2, Norda 002). But some of them will be retired soon. Road Shoes I have just two, but they are also soon before retirement 😄. I know it is too much at the end. But I use all of them from time to time and only retire them if they are really really down. One of the Kjerag has more than 800km yet and still works quite good
Captainbananapants7 1.0I've been comparing the Nnormal Kjerag02 and Norda 005. Also the Patagonia "trail" clothing is very nice. Ps. The Norda 005 are very nicely built but too much foam for me and "unstable". I enjoy the Nnormal Kjerag 01 and 02 more. I'm running technical forest (MTB) trails 90% of the time. It's been a fun summer testing.
CrazyZealousideal760 1.0As always it’s very personal depending on how well the shoe fits my feet and the terrain I’m running in (technical mountains, mud, rocky). I like sky running races around 20-30k and VK’s. Sometimes short road races from 5k to Half Marathon. Current rotation: - Merrell Long Sky 2 Matryx. Great allrounder. - VJ Ultra 3. Cushion. Great for easy and long runs. - NNormal Kjerag Brut (mud) - Salomon Aero Glide 3 (road and treadmill) Recently retired shoes: - Nnormal Kjerag 1. Fast but too small lugs to have good grip in mud/loose debris. Too little cushion for me. Kjerag 2 has more cushion but same outsole. - Nnormal Tomir 2. Great allrounder but didn’t fit my feet (too little big toe space). A bit heavy when wet because the insole keeps a lot of water. - Salomon S/lab Genesis. Great allrounder but worse grip on wet rocks than Vibram Megagrip and VJ. - VJ Maxx 2. Really good allrounder. But didn’t fit my feet (too little big toe space). Shoes I’m considering next: - La Sportiva Prodigio Pro - Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx - Merrell Skyfire 2 Matryx
disturbed_panda 1.0Got these and the new Tomir 02 NN (straight laces) yesterday. Only used them for two walks in the forest (some short running to test as well) to get a feeling of them / trying to dial in lacing etc. The midsole is really great, and has a lot of bounce, but I think that with my weight these won't be shoes for the long distances, even with the increased stack. Definitely more volume in toe box compared to Kjerag 01 (or just a more forgiving upper?), which I couldn't buy because they were -too- tight for me over the arch. When I tried on the Kjerag 01 I had to size up a full size for them to fit at all, and even then it was slightly uncomfortable. Almost two thumbs width of spare length in the front is just not doable. With the Kjerag 02 I only sized up half a size, which is what I often have to due to slightly wider feed than average. I find the shoes to be slightly longer than I prefer for me feet, but that's about it.
encore_hikes 1.0I don’t know but I snagged a used pair of 001’s for like $110 that claimed and seemingly true only had less than 15 miles on them. They look great, first run in the morning. Excited although I absolutely love my Kjerags
Kjerag 1.0 definitely drains better than the 001’s. I think the kjerag is my favorite shoe ever and am patiently waiting to buy a pair of the 2.0 the day they’re available to me. The weight difference is unreal. But they are skinny, most I meet that had them don’t like how they fit or the lack of insole. I still don’t think they drain as well as my topos did.
Hoping to put enough miles on my kjerag 1’s to justify wearing my kjerag 2’s this fall Currently redesigning a vest that I made for a friend. I’ll have that ready to go by my bday in late September for a big bday run. Similar to a Salomon vest. Due to shorter runs because of the heat, I’ve been wearing an early version flip belt this summer and experimented with making a belt. Don’t really like either but I have ideas for improving mine, unfortunately involves making it larger so I haven’t done it yet. Creepers socks. Always. I want one of those button up running shirts real bad. But just an old vuori shirt from Mercari. Leif shorts. Absolutely love them. Janji half tights when it’s a little cooler. Got a killer deal on a coros apex pro 2 on eBay that I’m rocking now. Said he had a bunch of watches and his wife was making him get rid of some. Said it was used but it still had the screen sticker on it lol. Edit to add I bring pepper spray with me now per my fiancés request, people keep getting stabbed and killed in the woods around my parts.
getandaddanotherone 1.0I just tried the Kjerag 01 for the first time today and I’m not sure if the “one-thumb-from-the-longest-toe” rule applies well to Kjerags in general. With that much space, they feel too big, I’m worried my feet won’t be secure enough Do you have any recommendations or sizing advice specifically for this model?
Ghostrider556 1.0Thanks for the review! I genuinely love the 1.0 so might be joining you here soon
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