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

Norda 001/A. The toebox is roomiish ish if you go up half a size like they recommend

Mostly a trail runner—my current lineup: Mount to Coast R1 (everyday road/treadmill) and H1 (daily, easy trails, ultra races). Norda 001a (technical, long trail, everyday wear). Hoka Rocket X 3 (road racing, uptempo).

Just got a pair of 001a and it’s a thing of beauty. Excited to stack on the miles this spring!

Norda 001a and La Sportiva Jackal II.

All are good choices but I would probably go with the Norda or T1 for rugged trails.

Both great for different reasons! I also have the 001a and they're my workhorse. The 005 for speedy days and races

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!!

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.

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.

Absolutely! I got the 001A and they have quickly turned into my “jack of all trades” shoes. 

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.

Topo is indeed great, but beware the massive arch support. I can barely tolerate it on the Ultraventure 4, and from what I’ve heard, that shoe has relatively mild arch support compared to other models. Norda 001A is a dreamy shoe. The new foam has elevated the 001.

Topo is indeed great, but beware the massive arch support. I can barely tolerate it on the Ultraventure 4, and from what I’ve heard, that shoe has relatively mild arch support compared to other models. Norda 001A is a dreamy shoe. The new foam has elevated the 001.

How warm do the 005 run? I find the 001 to almost be too warm to wear outside of winter (but perfect during it).

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.

3. * Norda 001 doing the majority of it all. * Salomon SLab Genesis (last year's shoe) doing sandblast duty (cutbanks steep sand hill repeats) and now screw-shoes * Adidas Ultraboost 5x road shoe