Norda was founded in Montreal in 2020 by husband-and-wife shoemakers Nick and Willa Martire, joined at launch by Louis-Martin Tremblay on design and Gerard Cleal on brand. The 001 shipped in January 2021 at 285 USD — the most expensive trail shoe on the market that year — and made the case that Dyneema, the polyethylene composite best known for yacht sails and bullet-resistant panels, could be the right upper material for a trail shoe. Five years in, Norda is the Canadian brand the global ultra community wears at UTMB, Western States and the Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB. Quiet confidence over loud claims.
The 001 is Norda's opening argument: that Dyneema - the polyethylene composite strong enough for yacht sails and bullet-resistant panels - could be the right upper fabric for a trail shoe. Cut from a pattern tested on the rocky climbs behind Mont-Tremblant and the single-track of the Laurentians, the 001 and its refined 001A successor weigh less than most road shoes but shred technical downhills like proper mountain tools. The 005 pushes the same story further with a 100% Arnitel super-foam midsole and a Norda-exclusive Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole; the 002 lowers the stack for runners who want ground feel over the long haul. The 005 is Norda's flagship race trail shoe - a Norda-exclusive Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole, 100% Arnitel TPEE super-foam midsole, no carbon plate required.
Trail
CA$ 325
Norda was founded in Montreal in 2020 by husband-and-wife shoemakers Nick and Willa Martire, joined at launch by Louis-Martin Tremblay on design and Gerard Cleal on brand. The 001 shipped in January 2021 at 285 USD — the most expensive trail shoe on the market that year — and made the case that Dyneema, the polyethylene composite best known for yacht sails and bullet-resistant panels, could be the right upper material for a trail shoe. Five years in, Norda is the Canadian brand the global ultra community wears at UTMB, Western States and the Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB. Quiet confidence over loud claims.
The 001 is Norda's opening argument: that Dyneema - the polyethylene composite strong enough for yacht sails and bullet-resistant panels - could be the right upper fabric for a trail shoe. Cut from a pattern tested on the rocky climbs behind Mont-Tremblant and the single-track of the Laurentians, the 001 and its refined 001A successor weigh less than most road shoes but shred technical downhills like proper mountain tools. The 005 pushes the same story further with a 100% Arnitel super-foam midsole and a Norda-exclusive Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole; the 002 lowers the stack for runners who want ground feel over the long haul. The 005 is Norda's flagship race trail shoe - a Norda-exclusive Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole, 100% Arnitel TPEE super-foam midsole, no carbon plate required.
Why You'll Love This
Speed
Offering maximum energy return with every step without compromising stability. An Arnitel® midsole propels the 005 into a realm of trail super shoe performance entirely of its own kind.
Breathability
An open mesh bio-circular Dyneema® upper weave pattern allows for maximum breathability and rapid water drainage. A smooth microsuede tongue that molds to the foot and is detailed with perforation to reduce heat.
Lightness
At 214g, the 005 is the lightest super shoe ever crafted for trail running. Through obsessive iterating of the shoe, we were able to shave weight in every possible area without sacrificing performance or durability.
Durability
While most super shoes are engineered for race day, the 005 is engineered for race days — plural. The combined use of the world’s most advanced materials and compounds allows for sustained super shoe performance over an unparalleled amount of mileage through all terrain and conditions.
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