NNormal Kjerag: Kilian Jornet's shoe to go faster

NNormal lands on 365Rider and does so at full speed! And if we talk about speed in the brand of the famous Trail runner Kilian Jornet, we must talk about the NNormal Kjerag. The fastest model with which Kilian continues to break records but at the same time demonstrates his love and respect for nature by combining durability and sustainability.

Features

All the NNormal Kjerag They will transmit to us their dynamic and fast nature from the moment we take it out of the box. 205g of weight in sample size, making it really light. The profiles are not at all maximalist, 23,5 / 17,5mm Therefore it leaves us a drop of 6 mm, which will help us to step on the metatarsals.

EExure midsole

When we put on the shoes, we immediately feel the sensation of the foam eExpure, which has an intermediate hardness. This touch without excessive recoil in the step is made by a foam that, a priori, looks like it will last many kilometers. Once we started running, we noticed great response and adaptability from this foam. As we mentioned before, its midsole is not excessively high, and the absence of an anti-rock plate makes this model a perfect choice for runners who prefer to feel connected to the mountain terrain. They are especially ideal for fast descents, where proximity to the ground and greater contact with it provide greater safety and stability. It is already well known that Kilian has no rival on the downhills, and with these Kjerags, that advantage is even more accentuated, if possible.

Vibram sole

If something can make a trail running shoe different, without a doubt, the sole can be a determining factor when choosing them. In this case, these Kjerag have the Vibram compound Megagrip Litebase, which will give them very high level grip on any terrain and conditions. Additionally, Litebase technology reduces the weight of the shoes without compromising protection or durability. The sole has 50 3,5mm studs, this large number of studs and the fact that they are not too aggressive makes it ideal for more compact terrain, giving them extra durability. Perhaps on softer or muddy terrain we would need a slightly longer lug and more spaced apart to give us more traction and prevent mud from getting stuck between our lugs. But apart from this more extreme case, the grip and durability make it versatile for a wide variety of terrains.

Matryx Jacquard Mesh

The upper area also follows that philosophy that we have told you about the Kjerag so far. On the one hand, we see that durability and lightness that its foam and sole possess, we also see it reflected in the mesh. The design is very simple and clean, with hardly any extra protections that increase its weight and make it somewhat structured and heavy. But this does not mean that durability is conspicuous by its absence. Mesh Matryx With polyamide and Kevlar threads they give it very high resistance. Furthermore, the breathability of the model is excellent and we will have 0 problems in very hot areas.

If you are wondering about its shape, we have noticed that it leaves a lot of freedom in the toe area, so that is a plus point. Of course, it does not mean that the rest of the shoe has a wide last, but rather that this wider area is well differentiated from the rest of the last, which is more standard.

Commitment to the environment

Kilian's love for nature and, in particular, for the mountains is well known. These Kjerag reflect this philosophy of responsible and sustainable manufacturing. Without a doubt, they advocate a model with very high durability, both for its EExpure foam, which seems to have a hard time taking a toll on the kilometers, for the durability of its Vibram sole, which is well known, and for the resistance of its upper. with a choice of high resistance materials in its design.

Distance and runner type

The Nnormal Kjerag are not the brand's most versatile shoes. You have to start clearly with them. They are shoes that runners up to medium weight will surely enjoy better, since they are not highly cushioned shoes, nor do they pretend to be. As we have been telling about their nature and where they move best is in fast and demanding rhythms. Ideally, your ideal runner should be someone who likes to feel the terrain and be well connected to it. Good descenders will really enjoy it.

As for the distance, without pigeonholing them into shorter or medium distances, this will depend a lot on the level of the trail runner. Perhaps less experienced or lower level runners may enjoy it more at shorter distances. On the other hand, more experienced or higher level runners can have a very fast partner for any distance, even the marathon.

Whether because you are interested in these NNormal Kjerag or you want to take a look at our catalog, we invite you to visit our website365Riderand find the model that best suits you.