NNormal Reveals 202 Shoe Prototype Ahead of Western States

June 25, 2026
6:00 AM MDT

NNormal has revealed that Kilian Jornet will test two unreleased products at this year’s Western States 100: the new NNormal 202 trail shoe prototype and a prototype cooling vest. The company says both products remain in development and are not yet available to the public.

According to NNormal, the prototypes reflect its philosophy that innovation continues beyond launch, with products refined through real-world athlete testing. The approach follows previous experimental projects such as the Kboix, as the brand continues to develop new footwear and apparel for trail running.

See Nnormal’s announcement here.

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Josh Rosenthal is the founder of Borderlands, an editorial media company built around trail running, ultrarunning, and the culture surrounding the sport. Through essays, films, interviews, and the Borderlands Trail + Ultra Running Podcast, he is building Borderlands into a media institution for deeper stories, sharper counterpoints, and a fuller celebration of trail running. His work brings taste, curiosity, and cultural analysis to a sport often covered through race results, gear, and athlete-led narratives.