Inov-8 TrailTalon vs NNormal Kjerag
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile trail running shoe with 6mm cleats and a 6mm drop for grip across soft ground to mixed 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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Inov-8 TrailTalon vs NNormal Kjerag: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the NNormal Kjerag wins — at 200 g it is 76 g (28%) lighter than the Inov-8 TrailTalon (276 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.