NNormal Kjerag

• Responsive feel that keeps you quick on technical ground
• Light enough to forget about on long climbs
• Snug, precise fit for confident foot placement
• Natural ride that rolls through smoothly
• Upper that copes with scrapes and high mileage

• Weight: 216 g (UK 8.5)
• Stack height: 23.5mm heel, 17.5mm forefoot
• Drop: 6mm
• Lug length: 3.5mm
• Outsole: Vibram Megagrip Litebase
• Midsole: EExpure supercritical EVA
• Upper: Matryx jacquard
• Insole: None
• Design: Low-profile, race-oriented geometry
• Intended use: Technical trail, skyrunning, ultras

• Steep, technical mountain days
• Skyraces through to ultras
• Runners who like a firm, precise feel
• High-volume training on mixed terrain

Less suited to: Easy, cushioned long runs on smooth trails. For that, look at Altra.

The Kjerag fills the gap for a light, fast shoe that still grips on loose, steep ground. The Matryx upper holds up well for how little it weighs, which suits scrappy NZ tops. It is the original that the Kjerag 02 builds on.