Altra Lone Peak 9 vs NNormal Kjerag
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zero-drop trail shoe with wide toe box and MaxTrac outsole. A thru-hiker staple offering all-day comfort and reliable grip on varied terrain.
Check price Full details →Max-performance lightweight trail running shoe (weight per shoe, US9) with EExpure midsole and Vibram Litebase outsole, built for speed and durability.
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Altra Lone Peak 9 vs NNormal Kjerag: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the NNormal Kjerag wins — at 200 g it is 57 g (22%) lighter than the Altra Lone Peak 9 (257 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.