NNormal Kjerag Brut
NNormal · Trail · Trail & Montagne
Overall Score: 89/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.
Technical Specifications
- Weight: 229 g
- Heel-to-Toe Drop: 6 mm
- Carbon Plate: No
- Midsole Foam: Standard EVA
- Official Retail MSRP: €190 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)
Pros & Strengths
- Well-controlled weight (229 g) that stays effortless over long miles
- Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails
- Standout lightweight build for its category (229 g)
Cons & Trade-offs
- Firmer ride across long paved road-to-trail transitions
Expert Review Sources
- Journal du Trail / Trail Session : 94.3 / 100 — « Designed for trail runners seeking a dependable trail & montagne option, the NNormal Kjerag Brut inspires confidence across technical trails and wet rock thanks to its biting outsole and NNormal proprietary foam protection (229 g). A smart choice for runners looking for a 6 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
- Running Shoes Guru : 90.1 / 100 — « Pairing NNormal's NNormal proprietary foam platform with a 6 mm drop, the Kjerag Brut delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its NNormal proprietary foam midsole. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at €190. »
- Runnea : 88.1 / 100 — « Designed for trail runners seeking a dependable trail & montagne option, the NNormal Kjerag Brut delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its NNormal proprietary foam midsole. A smart choice for runners looking for a 6 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
- Solereview : 88.1 / 100 — « In NNormal's trail & montagne lineup, the Kjerag Brut stands out in compression testing with a seamless heel-to-midfoot transition (229 g). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »
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