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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs NNormal Kjerag

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

NNormal Kjerag is the lighter option — 254 g lighter than the Kahtoola MICROspikes (56% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Kahtoola MICROspikes NNormal Kjerag
Weight 454 g · 0.454 kg · 1.00 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand Kahtoola NNormal
Category Footwear Footwear
Kahtoola MICROspikes
454 g

Traction spikes for icy and snowy trails. Fits most shoes.

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NNormal Kjerag
200 g

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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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs NNormal Kjerag: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the NNormal Kjerag wins — at 200 g it is 254 g (56%) lighter than the Kahtoola MICROspikes (454 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.

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