Norda - 001A G+ Stealth Black Trail Running Shoes

Was going to ask if they had tried Norda 001s. I really like mine

lol, I did get mine for around 70 euros so that wasn't bad but they are on sale for the double right now

Was going to say Norda too. Great shoes but I use the 001s and just got the new 001A too now

Was going to say Norda too. Great shoes but I use the 001s and just got the new 001A too now

Just picked up the Norda 001A. Quality, Quality, Quality. All I can say Altra foam dies out super quick and so do their Max Trac lugs on the Lone Peak. I'm at the point where I'm willing to pay a higher price for quality shoes when it comes to my feet. I mean, we're running right. Short distance or Ultra Marathons, TAKE CARE OF OUR FEET! and treat them to something nice. My 2 cents. Have a nice run!!

I’ve ran over 4000 in the 001 model across four pairs. They don’t need a break in period imo, I’ve raced an ultra in an almost brand new pair. What comes with time is however a more precise fit from dialing in your lacing. My biggest gripes with the 001 are that they retain too much water (but I’ve still been running in them in a very rainy city) and that only some color ways of the 001 has a stitched sidewall (which I recommend). At this point there’s been so many questions about Nordas on this and similar subs, so look up other threads and see for yourself. Norda doesn’t do any updates on their shoes, so older threads are still relevant.

There’s probably a lot of 001s on sale at the moment as they just updated the shoe with the 001A. I’ve run a fair bit in them in winter with no issue, albeit on trail. If you go for shoes with spikes keep in mind that not only does it suck to run with them on asphalt without snow, but is also wears them down super fast. I often use micro spikes, but the texture and depth of snow plays a role here. I have used Chainsen a lot. Don’t buy micro spikes where the spikes are just plastic casings with a small spike that are pushed into a rubber sole, I see them all over the mountains come springtime as they tend to pop off if you apply too much pressure.

I am 6' and 220lb, I've had good luck with the Salomon S/Lab Genesis previously and currently the Norda 001. The 001 took a bit of time to break in though, not the fit that was great, but the under foot feel really came to life after the first 100km and I'm loving them.

Same. The Stealth Black 001 is such a low-key looking, amazing shoe. I can wear it anywhere, long or short trail runs, it is comfortable doing a 10k on the road or hiking a peak. I have 350km (only tracking running) on mine so far, no wear in the tread yet and the midsole feels like it's getting better and better, not breaking down.

For my foot with those exact specifications, Norda 001 G+ Stealth. Except I wouldn't buy a waterproof shoe because they make my feet too warm and they take too long to dry when they inevitably get wet anyway. So my real answer for me personally is the Norda 001 Stealth. But for you? The black shoe that fits your foot properly. Maybe that's Nike, or Adidas, or Altra, or Brooks. Maybe it's the Norda. But all feet are not equal, and all shoes are not the same. Go to a store and try them on.

For my foot with those exact specifications, Norda 001 G+ Stealth. Except I wouldn't buy a waterproof shoe because they make my feet too warm and they take too long to dry when they inevitably get wet anyway. So my real answer for me personally is the Norda 001 Stealth. But for you? The black shoe that fits your foot properly. Maybe that's Nike, or Adidas, or Altra, or Brooks. Maybe it's the Norda. But all feet are not equal, and all shoes are not the same. Go to a store and try them on.

It's a shoe. If your feet fit it and your personal sense of style agrees with it, it can be a one shoe. Some people do it in Blundstones or Docs, Nike or Adidas, road or trail shoes. There are a million threads on this, including recommendations for the very shoe you are asking about. But the only legitimate answer *for you* is to pick the shoe you can walk in all day, is comfortable to your specific foot and hopefully fits somewhat to your look. Go to a store and try on as many shoes as they have that are remotely close. Look up the ones you like the fit of if maybe the colour can be better. My personal one shoe at the moment is the Norda 001 in Stealth, it's my daily trail runner I run in here at home too.

I really love Norda 001 G+ line. You can also get them with spikes. But I haven’t tried the latter, so I can’t recommend it.

Norda 001, can be found at a reasonable price if you can get them on sale. They run small so you need to get 1/2 size bigger. Upper is dynemaa, the outsole is vibram megagrip litebase.

Kjerag Brut has 6mm lugs and midsole is supercritical EVA. Very nice on muddy downhill, the toebox is not narrow but not as wide as Altra/Topo. You need to get 1/2 size down from your normal size. Also Norda just released 001A with TPEE foam and 5mm lugs.

Peba is radical but I find anything over 25mm of stack to be uncomfortable as the foams are too soft and for whatever reason it strains my arch on long runs. So I’ll train in a night stack shoe but then when I’m on my feet 3+ hours I’ll use a fairly minimal trail shoe. The merrell long sky 2 Matryx is amazing, minimal upper and great foam under foot.

Yea it’s weird, I wear barefoot shoes for work and I’m on my feet all day so I think my feet are just used to feeling a firmer floor. I love the norda 001 feel but it’s a touch too wide for my skinny feet to feel very secure.

Love the way the 001s feel but don’t work great for narrower/lower volume feet, lockdown is an issue. Went a 1/2 size up in the 001 and seems spot on. Tried my typical size in the 002 and it’s too small so I just ordered a 1/2 size up. Side wall stuff came unglued fairly quick, I used seam glue on them and it’s kinda holding up. Definitely go for a stitched one like mentioned before. heel cup has given friends issues with rubbing but not for me. After about 60-80 miles they feel like they soften up a bit. If you want a softer ride I can’t recommend the Nnormal Tomir 2.0 enough. 400+ miles and still doing great.

I am 6'3 200 lbs and have put over 1300km on technical trails, gravel, dirt, ankle deep mud, ice and snow on my first pair of Norda 001... and this was a "deffective" pair! 001s are now my goto shoes and I sprinkle a few runs in 002 too. The fit is particular so I strongly recommend trying them on before buying them. On a side note, I am curious to hear why you want to drop weight? In my opinion, trying to cut weight while training for more volume and longer races is a dangerous game and the risk of underfueling is greater than the potential benefits or losing a few pounds.

Switched to Norda 001 2 years ago and have never looked by... simply added a sprinkling of 002, but the 001 are what I wear 90% of the time when I'm out running on trails OR even on snowy streets during the winter.

Although the Salomon Sense Ride 4 has a special.place in my heart for being the shoe I used for my first 50k, the Norda 001 is by far my favorite shoe ever and the one I now go to 95% of the time...

Norda 001 has been absolutely amazing so far for me too

I tried these and they felt so awkward and just didn’t work for the kind of trails I run on. Norda has since been the replacement and nothing but gold from the 001

I second this! One tip though I would consider staying away from the super squishy shock absorbing shoes like a Norda 001 or Speed goat 5. With a back pack the higher stack height might make you more prone to rolling ankles. I’ve done some long 100km plus fast packs in a few pairs of trail runners and do recommend it, you’ll just want to keep your pack weight down. Hiking is much more fun with a light pack anyway!!