NNormal  Cadi Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

The new Cadi shoes are simply amazing. Have been a long time fan of NNormal shoes, yet I still loved my Hoka Speedgoat comfort for long hikes and runs. The Speedgoat quality have sadly gone downhill the past several revisions, and therefore it was always a compromise on traction and longevity using them. Those days are over. The Cadi is absolutely the modern Speedgoat Killer. Its absolutely as comfortable (if not more), built way better, and has significantly better traction, exactly the things NNormal has been known for. One of their company goals is to build shoes that last and dont end up in the dumpster after 300 miles. Time will tell if these hold up as good as my other 2 pair of NNormal Tomir's, but straight away after a few long hikes and runs, I am in love with these shoes and am so happy with them. NNormal really hit a home run with these.

Coming from a brooks caldera (which they sadly stopped making) and not impressed. They suffer the same issue that got me off hokas for trail. The foam compresses on rocks etc and your foot just slides off with it. The brooks had a sort of bathtub so the cushion compresses but your foot stays way more centered and level. These would be fine for gravel but the random rootor rock will roll an ankle eventually for sure.

Wonderful shoe, soft and appear built to last. I have put a pair of Kjerags through the wringer so have high hopes for this new model’s durability. For fans of the Nnormal Kjerag who want more cushion and fans of the Norda 001 who do not want to pay as much for shoes as they do for a pair of skis. SIZING TIP: Order .5 under your true/usual (Hoka or Nike) size. This was the case for my Nnormal Kjerags as well. Nnormal used to give the same sizing recommendation on their site and wish they hadn’t stopped doing that.

I've owned every Normal model to date. Both the tomir 1 and kjerag 1 didn't fit me well. The kjerag 2 is the best fitting most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. The tomir 2 while really comfortable was still too much for my foot, I did however make them work for 660 miles. The Cadi fits like the kjerag in the heel, slightly more relaxed through the midfoot while still having great lockdown. Forward from there it opens up to something should accommodate most people. The upper is super plush with every creature comfort. The midsole is just soft enough to feel plush while still maintaining stability and good ground feel. The out sole is super wide everywhere, I think the Kjerag is really stable and the Cadi is a bit much personally but for longer treks I'm sure it's appreciated. The grip is great per usual for VMG. The laces are really stretchy out of the box and I had to readjust my shoes multiple times on the first run. After the first descent my toes were slamming into the front and I needed a total readjust. This played out a few times but less severe each time. The laces are also comically long and just got longer. I don't know what diabetes foot they expect to use laces this long but it's really annoying and basically the same for every shoe I've ever owned. The upper is really breathable which is something that the tomir failed miserably at. The insole is a tpe or tp-whatever beaded style that doesn't soak up water like the stupid Ortholite ones used in the tomir. The stack of the midsole is pretty high for me personally but again felt stable enough to be comfortable and confident in. As far as durability is concerned I have zero issues with the upper or the outsole. The midsole is the only place I think these may not be quite great as the tomir or the kjerag. Considering is the same foam as the tomir just softer I imagine it could lose some durability but only time can tell. Even if they lose 100 miles from the tomir id be happy with 175$ for a 550 mile shoe that's breathable stable and comfortable for longer mellow runs. So with all that out of the way i think the Cadi is everything i wanted the tomir to be. Fits like a kjerag where it needs to but is less reactive and more protective. I would definitely recommend this shoe without hesitation as a great all arounder that's capable in all the right ways. Size wise, I wear a US men's 12 in the kjerag, tomir and the Cadi so id say these are true to size

I love the Nnormal Tomir 2.0 but the fit was slightly off for my foot especially in the way down. The heel was not locked with Tomir and felt feet moving forward. This one was just perfect in the uphill and downhill trails. Very comfy and secure. I can tell the shoe construction is high quality and believe i can get 500 miles out of it. Will see….

I've been drying to pick up a pair of NNormals for a while now. I've tried the Kjerags and Tomirs in store, but they just didn't fit me that well (I prefer a wider toe box). Well, the Cadis are amazing and seem to have wider toe box than their other models. I'd been wearing ToPos for a number of years, but gave up on them as I wanted something that would last more than 6 months. The uppers on the Cadis are incredibly durable and I expect them to last for a few years if not longer. The other important feature to me is the stack height, especially in the arch area which is around 35mm. As for sizing, I would try both your normal shoe size as well as 1/2 size smaller (see what works best for you). I should say that I mostly hike/walk now because of my age, but when I was younger I used to do a lot of trail running and wish these were around back then. Despite the Vibram trail soles, these can pretty much be used as a great all-around shoe.