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I love my Norda runners. They can handle literally anything. They have models with gortex and carbide spikes if that’s something you fancy. I have the basic 001 and they work great in the winter. They take a while to soften up (100-200km), but then last literally forever. They do recommend a half size up and it fits perfectly length wise. Probably not for those with extra narrow feet. But regular to wide and they’re awesome

Low or Zero drop shoes like Altra can more problematic for people with calf/Achilles issues. The zero drop is stable, but keeps your calf in a more stretched position. But super high drop shoes are very unstable. Some where in the middle may be your sweet spot. I love my Norda 001, feels like what the Hoka SpeedGoat should be. 5mm drop, wide toe box, moderate stack height, basically indestructible.

I love my Norda 001s. If you got the budget for it I’ve heard crazy things about the 005. If you like the fit of adidas and ASICS they make some trail shoes that really have some pop to them. Good to keep in mind that for technical terrain less shoe = more fun. For easy terrain more shoe = more fun.

I had the same problem with my Hoka Speedgoat’s. I switched to Norda 001 and never looked back. They feel like someone took a Speedgoat, sent it to a lab and it came back much improved. They’ve got a roomy fit, especially in the midfoot where my fat arch usually hangs over the side. Also a good sized toe box. Somehow with all that room the lock down is still good and secure. Not to mention I’ve already clocked 3x the distance that would kill a pair of Hokas. The midsole is insanely durable, it needs 100-200km or so to break in and soften up but then it’s good for 1000+ kms. The upper is literally made out of iron, no rips, tears, anything. Plus Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole, need I say more? Can’t recommend them enough. Yes they’re expense but when you break down the cost per wear they’re actually cheaper than most shoes because they last for so long.

I have the original 001. If they weren’t so expensive I’d buy a couple more pairs. Once my running ones need to be replaced they’ll become my go to hiking and travel shoe. The Norda’s are my favourite shoe of all time. Crazy durable, great traction, roomy but secure fit. Can’t recommend enough.

Toe box/forefoot is roomy. I have a large bunion that fit fine after dyneema break in. They look like they'll last forever. Comparing my 001s to SG5s at the same mileage is startling. The foam on the 001a is tempting for longer days but I have a lot of miles left on the originals.

My Norda 001 show no wear at 150 miles of running on rocks in the Southwest. You can say they were expensive but looking at them next to my Speedgoats it's obvious they will last for three of those, making them a bargain. Also, I got them on archive sale, so there's that.

I love the 5s and bought many pairs. I'm not heavy and barely got 300 miles on them in Southern California on our harder dirt and rock trails. I bit the bullet and bought some Norda 001s this year and the wear difference is astounding. Where the SG5s are already showing a lot of stress at 150-200 miles the Nordas look brand new. It's not hyperbole to say I may get 2.5-3x an SG5 out of one pair of the Nordas which evens out the price.

Norda 001s last forever.

I have two solutions - finding NOS 5s and this may be unpopular, but Norda 001s. I wear out the SG5s pretty fast, about 300 miles and I am sub 140 lbs. Comparing the Nordas to the SG5 at identical miles is mind blowing. They still look new and the SG5s already show where they will break down. You may be able to get deals on the 001s now that the 1A is out. imo, it's worth it - I am going to get three SG5 lifecycles out of one pair.

I hike in mine and sell many of them to people for hiking. In my mind it’s a great long distance hiking shoe

Norda 001 for longer runs. Norda 002 for technical stuff. Normal tomir for boring stuff 🤣🤣🤣

The G+ spiked version is a overkill for road running, unless it's a consistently thick ice road (unlikely, but Canada is huge so idk). The 001/001a would be better. I recommend looking at trail shoe options, even the "road-to-trail" options that are popping up.