NNormal Kjerag vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Max-performance lightweight trail running shoe (weight per shoe, US9) with EExpure midsole and Vibram Litebase outsole, built for speed and durability.
Check price Full details →Versatile waterproof low hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane and Contagrip MA outsole. Lightweight and stable on mixed terrain. Weight per shoe (US M9).
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NNormal Kjerag vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the NNormal Kjerag wins — at 200 g it is 181 g (48%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX (381 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.