NNormal Tomir Waterproof Running Shoe: First Run Review

In this video I review the NNormal Tomir Waterproof running shoe. I shoe some clips of me running in it, discuss its specifications, talk about its running feel and finally see if I can recommend it
I made a video of me running on the Shelley Banks Beach in Dublin in the shoes. You can watch it here:
• NNormal Tomir Waterpro...
As always there are chapter markers down below so you can skip through to the parts you might be interested in.
TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Why I bought these
00:50 Killian Jornet
01:37 Testing
02:20 Specifications
03:29 Upper
05:36 Sole
06:39 Weight + Sizing
07:26 Design
08:56 Running Feel
09:45 Grip
10:11 Use Case
11:00 Cost
11:21 Should you buy these?
11:59 Wrap
SHOE
Manufacturer: Nnormal
Model: Tomir Waterproof
Colour: Black
Size: CM 30/EUR 47,3//UK12/US W13.5/ USM12.5
Weight (as tested): 376.00g/13.26oz (Left Shoe) 384.00g/13.55oz (Right Shoe)
Stack: 31mm
Midsole Drop: 8mm
€160/$175/£150/AU$280
Purchased From: NNormal
Location: Online
Date: 6 October 2023
www.nnormal.com
HAT
Manufacturer: Saysky
Model: Merino Base 165 Hat
Colour: Black/White
Size: One Size
Weight (as tested): 32g/1.13oz
Cost: €45.00/$51.00/£40.00
Sent by: Saysky
Location: Online
Date: 28 February 2023
www.saysky.eu
GLASSES
Manufacturer: Rudy Project
Model: Stardash
Colour: Stardash Charcoal (Matte) - ImpactX Photocromic 2 Laser Brown
Size: One Size
Weight (As Tested): 40g / 1.41oz + Rx Insert (10g/.35oz)
Cost:
Purchased From: Rx Sport
Location: Online
Date of Purchase: 4th September 2020
www.rxsport.co.uk
RUNNING TOP
Manufacturer: On-Running
Model: Men's Trail Breaker
Size: Medium
Colour: Mango/Black
Weight (As Tested): 218g/7.70oz
Cost: £160.00/€199.95/$199.99/AU$279.95
Purchased From: On-Running
Location: Online
Date: 24 November 2022
www.on-running.com/
SHORTS
Manufacturer: Satisfy Running
Model: Justice 10" Cargo Shorts
Colour: Black
Size: Medium
Weight (As Tested): 110g / 6.0oz
Purchased From: Satisfy Running
Location: Online
Date: 8 June 2020
www.satisfyrunning.com
SOCKS
Manufacturer: Saysky
Model: Reflective High Combat Socks
Colour: Black/White
Size: Medium
Weight (as tested): 27g/0.95oz (per sock)
Cost: €42.00/$50.00/£30.00
Sent by: Saysky
Location: Online
Date: 28 February 2023
www.saysky.eu
EQUIPMENT:
Video:
Canon EOS R5
Canon Lens RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM
GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro Hero 11 Black
GoPro Hero 12 Black
GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0
Studio Audio Recorder: Zoom F3 Field Recorder
Studio Microphone: Deity S-Mic 2S
Recorder:
Atomos Ninja V+ 8K RAW HDR monitor recorder
Editing:
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
SOUND:
All music from the KZbin Audio Library:
Intro and end music:
Goggles Extract Sound: Royale by Josh Lippi & The Overtimers
Goggles Identity by Unthink
Exterior Location: Dublin, Ireland
Details accurate as per day of posting
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[@HowardWortonjb71]

Had regular Tomirs around 6 months. Love them so much. Somehow my wide forefoot is happy in the narrow looking shoe. The lugs and grip inspire so much confidence. They are also tough as nails and have put up with the very hardest conditions imaginable - the first 50k of the Ouray 100 was dealt with easily enough. These have become my favourite trail shoes, I’m super impressed.

[@rajkumarraosinhji1397]

Fantastic video review. Just in time for winter and rainy season. Will definitely check it out. Thanks!!!

[@potblack7951]

Excellent review as always…if there’s one thing you didn’t need to tell us was that you counted the lugs…that was a given🤣👍

[@bartekzielinski1645]

Finally a Kilian shoe review, yours is the first I've come across, thanks Barry!

[@OldManRunner]

Here is one on the other shoe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqKcZJ1te7-KkNEsi=-GBjd6IP7CSQKCbQ I always watch Göran's videos , great KZbin channel

[@bev9708]

@@OldManRunner Agree, he's quite inspirational, and he's a running coach too and gets into the science as well!! I remember Running with Marc (from Finland) also did a Nnormal Kjerag review quite a while ago, though he seems to have been less active of late!!

[@bev9708]

Hey Bartek how was your recovery?? All good? Back into the swing again now or taking a bit of a break? Must be perfect training weather there in Melbourne this time of year!! Yesterday I was sure wishing for a pair of Barry's waterproof trail shoes, the full on autumn wet weather has really hit us now after a very lovely warm Sept/most of Oct!🌨🍁🏃🏻‍♀🍂🌬

[@bartekzielinski1645]

@@bev9708 making a slow return Bev, reduced my weekly mileage and only did my first session back with our running group this morning, so far so good : - ) Did you run an event last weekend, i thought you had mentioned something? Or is it coming up soon?

[@bartekzielinski1645]

@@OldManRunner oh no, I totally missed this! Will check it out...

[@global-runner]

Great review! Thanks. Interestingly I found that the tongue dug into the front of my foot when I tried these on so I passed on them. Sounds like the tongue was a plus point for you though.

[@OldManRunner]

I forgot to mention that you need to wear socks that go up the leg higher than the tongue. As otherwise it does rub against the forefoot. I guess that most people running in these would be doing that

[@bev9708]

Gosh the NY is coming up fast now Barry, maybe you're on your way there now actually, and the weather forecast looks perfect too!! Have you heard that the new Novablast 4 will be available at the expo there? Are you thinking of picking up a pair? Hope you're feeling great and ENJOY your trip!!! Looking forward to your usual pre-marathon video!! 💪🏻🏃‍♂🍁⛅🍂

[@OldManRunner]

Bonjour Bev. I’m here in Dublin juggling a lot of things! I fly Thursday and hope to have a video out before I fly about what I think the New York marathon will be like. Then I plan to make one comparing reality with the preview. And then another one about New York and one about Sundays Dublin marathon that I watched live and in glorious heavenly waterage…wow the Tomir came at the right time! And also planning a video about visiting New York and then one reviewing a ring for BFCM… and then a pair of shoes arrives today…And then there is the day job which is full on! Graduations today… always wonderful! I hadn’t heard the Novablast 4 is at NYC. I spoke to an ASICS guy in Dublin who says the Superblast Paris is coming post Christmas. That is 100% on the radar!

[@bev9708]

​@@OldManRunner Ouah tu es plutôt inondé alors!! Hope you're managing to SLEEP Barry!! OHHHHHH Superblast Paris!!!! ☺😋 I'm salivating!!😂 Last Paris marathon it was the Nimbus 25, and heaps of people bought them! Personally I think the Nimbus 25, though lovely comfy, it sorely lacks energy return and actually becomes tiring by 20km! Next April though I'm not gonna do the Paris 'cause I wanna do the 50km trail at La Diagonale des Yvelines, which is always the same weekend unfortunately! I've been training hard for it since mid-August! Bonne courage Barry!!

[@OldManRunner]

@@bev9708 Sleep has being going very well…apart from the occasional screaming. But that’s normal for me. Yikes! Apparently there will be Paris versions of lots of shoes next year…Olympics and all that…

[@bev9708]

@@OldManRunner ohhhh, OF COURSE!!! The Olympics!!! Yep for sure!! Asics of course do lots of models in a colourway for the Olympics, yes!!

[@medeeme2889]

Hi, do you recommend this shoes in Asia that more humid, rainy and slippery track, thank you

[@OldManRunner]

I would recommend the grip on a slippery track and they will keep the water out in heavy rain. The difficulty with waterproof shoes is that they keep the water from coming in, but also reduce the ability of moisture to get out. So in humid conditions if your feet sweat a lot, your socks may saturate. It depends on the distance you run. For short distances in heavy rain they may be great, for longer distances perhaps less so.

[@Gary_H]

I've thought about getting waterproof shoes previously but have always been out off by thinking the logic was once water gets in (through ankle gaps / socks) it has no way to get out and you're stuck with pools of water stuck in the shoe. Whereas say with the Trail Peagus it let's the water in but then it can also leave. Will you be spectating in Dublin Sunday?

[@OldManRunner]

I will be spectating Sunday. I’m hoping to make a video… a few friends are running and I’m going to ask them about it etc. Going to the expo tomorrow and possibly Searsons after the run on Sunday with my friend Paul from Mullingar. If you spot me say hello! Not a fan of the trail Pegasus. I haven’t worn them myself But Michelle has a few pairs…

[@Gary_H]

@@OldManRunner I'll keep an eye out for you, think we will be around the Ginger Man or McGrattans area.

[@OldManRunner]

Gary. Not sure what bib number you ran in. I took some footage and before I delete it all I am going to scrub through it...and if I spot you I won't delete it...Hope it all went great, despite the rain!

[@user-sh6zh5rz6z]

Hello, I usually run between 30-50km in races. I am looking for a shoe that is comfortable and can last a long time. I am stuck between La sportiva Akasha II and NNormal Tomir Waterprof. Please give me your opinion and help.

[@OldManRunner]

I have not run in the Akasha II. As far as I can tell it is not Waterproof, and that might make the difference to you. The Tomir is about the same weight and price, though I have seen the Akasha II on discount. Ultimately I am very happy with the Tomir WP, and would happily buy it again, but perhaps you can find other detailed information on the two shoes on the internet

[@user-sh6zh5rz6z]

@@OldManRunnerthank you 😊🙏

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

They are on my radar when the Speedgoats are retired.

[@OldManRunner]

Haven’t tried the Speedgoats but really like these… if I didn’t need the waterproofing I probably choose the Kjerag

[@bev9708]

@@OldManRunner LOVE the Speedgoats, can go forever with them on the feet, and awesome on the roads too, but they sure aren't for wet slippery conditions ... more like the Slipgoat!!

[@sdemosi]

His did you find the sizing? I typically wear EU 48 or US 13. I could only find these in 47 1/3 online. Reviewers seem to suggest to size up but that would rule them out for me.

[@OldManRunner]

The manufacturers give different conversions. I always go for a UK 12. Sometimes that is a USM12.5 sometimes a USM13. These have been fine. Ran a half marathon in the snow in them last week and then walked 24000 steps the following day and they were great. My feet stayed dry apart from my own perspiration. Nnormal have got a Tomir 2 released in some countries, but possibly not the WP version. I think the main difference is that the midsole is a little softer which would be welcome, but for running on snow or soft ground, or walking around as I do, it's a shoe I rate highly.

[@sdemosi]

@@OldManRunner thanks Barry. I'll give them a try. I'm a snug UK 12.5 in Hoka and Mammut so hopefully the 12 in Nnormal will fit but I suspect it will be tight. I also saw they have a Tomir 2 out with their supercritical EVA midsole but no sign of a waterproof version yet. The ideal shoe for me handles a bit of trail running and some fast hiking in Ireland and the UK. Currently wearing Lowa Amplux for this with waterproof socks when needed. It's a great shoe but I'd like to try a waterproof trail shoe at some stage. Waterproof socks aren't very comfortable in my experience.

[@OldManRunner]

I tried waterproof socks and it was like wearing a plastic bag between two layers of socks, which is roughly what it is...I really enjoyed this shoe in Latvia. if you havent seen it here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnmwd6mpjrqkaqc

[@sdemosi]

@@OldManRunner under most conditions a quick drying sock is better than a waterproof one. They feel horrible. Riga is on the list. I've visited most European countries but never Latvia. What a gorgeous city in winter time. I'll watch the Joyce lecture later. Thanks again

[@al_conroy]

You mentioned snow, how do you think they would perform on icy roads?

[@OldManRunner]

I was wondering that yesterday. I don't run on ice...a fear of doing the splits and general absence of ice helps with that...But if any shoe could cope without added spikes it would be these as they reall are grippy. Will test when it does get icy...

[@al_conroy]

Thanks, I did laugh at the end when you took off the glasses to get a close up view of your colouring 😀