Norda - 002
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"They last absolutely forever (I know 1980s models still in daily use)"
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"I went on an 18 mile hike today on technical trails and they felt like air on my feet"
"Regarding the treble, definitely an improvement compared to the ZS10 PRO X; They are not sharp like their ancestor, they are well detailed, but they do not penetrate your ear causing that characteristic discomfort. It's so soft to hear the cymbals sizzle after the beat, but without that feeling of penetration."
"The audio is also 20% better with OpenDots One, as they have dual drivers on each side. ... At 50% volume and below, I would say I could not distinguish the audio quality compare to my semi in ear buds. ... If you are just listening to podcast and non heavy bass music, even at high volume, the quality is very good and it could easily drown the surrounding noise (somewhat ANC). ... it's far better in sound quality and comfort compared to the C40i. ... these are worth the upgrade based on audio, comfort and call quality."
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
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"they do tend to be very low stack - which is the main thing that I find helps ankles. ... Some of their new 'Speed' racier models have like 4mm drop and less than 20mm stack"
"a 19mm stack and 4mm drop is just awesome."
"like a low drop and low rise ... I've only bought these shoes since early '23 and I hope they never change."
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"People have been telling me they're not good for slippery terrain, but I've had a completely different experience. ... I've done last year's Wildstrubel in them and with 20cm snow melting it was muddy throughout the race, they kept me going. ... They were also stable in La Sportiva's back yard at Lavaredo."
"The prodigio pro is another Level in the Trailrunning industry regarding supershoes. ... The pro is more the Über-Shoe right now especially for alpine and rocky trails with long distance where other plated models have their issues regarding groundfeel."
"I'm taking the Prodigio Pro to a very technical 100km ultra next week, instead of the Tecton X 3 ... the absence of a plate is more of a positive for me on the trail"
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"Me too. And I use Apple Airpods. $$$$$"
"$179 is pretty nuts. ... As long as people keep buying them and paying the esports tax, they're gonna keep selling them at this crazy price. ... The G305 feels really similar, but at 1/3 the price. ... I don't truely understand why the G pro light is all the rage. ... I used a G pro for a week, and while it did feel very smooth and responsive, I also had a G305 that felt very similar."
"overpriced and don't ever prove the price difference in sound over the az100."
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"The problem is that the precision fit isn't precise - a massive step back given their intended use."
"They all fit differently. ... It was infuriating. ... So, a warning to all: Try all models of a given brand, because you can't rely on equivalent fit."
"I did end up going for a run with them yesterday though and I don't think they're going to work for me. I want them to, but there's just not enough room for my toes in the end. ... Ultimately I do like them and their build quality is clearly superior to Speedgoats. But between their non-wide toebox and having to *size normally* to accommodate that instead of *sizing down* like the internet suggests because they *fit long*, I found they fit a bit awkwardly. ... I've ran in them four times now and rolled my ankle three of those times. Yesterday put me on the verge of injury. I want to like them, and they're built very well, but they're not built for my feet. I think they're just too narrow and throw off my balance."
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"Too warm ... One big alert for Norda: the ventilation is bad. ... If you run in hot conditions, they will soak your feet within 30-45 minutes, so better beware."
"they are way too warm"
"the material was not breathable. ... I only wore them in the winter and couldn’t imagine wearing them in the middle of summer."
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"My 002s also chafe my achilles hard, has never happened to me with any other shoe"
"The left shoe tore through the Compeed and left me with a bloody heel. ... My right heel was also lightly abraded."
"Norda does not stand behind their shoes. ... When I contacted Norda, they accused me of wearing the wrong socks. ... They told me that any kind of wear meant they would not exchange or return the shoes. ... If I didn’t wear them, I wouldn’t know they left me with bloody heels. ... For 275 EUR, I would expect some level of customer service beyond “tough luck”."
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"Sole plate slightly delaminated after 125km"
"Oh and the uppers started delaminating where the dyneema fabric joins the rubber like outer part. ... they even mentioned that early models had issues with delamination)."
"Side wall stuff came unglued fairly quick, I used seam glue on them and it’s kinda holding up."
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.
r/trailrunning • Norda. Yes or no? ->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.
r/Ultramarathon • Norda Trail Shoes ->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.
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->Hella expensive, hella worth it
r/trailrunning • I’ve been running in the mountain for over a month and my shoes are getting destroyed what should I get ? ->Definitely NNormal Kjerag. I love that they are so lightweight, simple and comfortable! As the more they age the better they are! I have three pairs of them. I also bought the Norda 002, because I got them so cheap (112€) and I really like the grip of them - better as the grip of the kjerag. But the kjerag is still my number one shoe!
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->Interesting. I just ran two or three times in my norda 002. And I got problems with my left Achilles. The right one is okay. But I could imagine it could get better let's see
r/trailrunning • Norda: are you buying the shoe or buying the brand? ->Puh, I have about 7-9 shoes in use I guess. Mainly because I buy those ones which work well for me when they are in sales. 3x Kjerag, one only for races, the other for daily trail runs. But I rotate with two / three other trail running shoes (altra lone peak, Hoka Zinal 2, Norda 002). But some of them will be retired soon. Road Shoes I have just two, but they are also soon before retirement 😄. I know it is too much at the end. But I use all of them from time to time and only retire them if they are really really down. One of the Kjerag has more than 800km yet and still works quite good
r/trailrunning • Do you own multiple pairs of shoes? ->Maine/White Mtn runner here. my experience: • wide foot/low stack/general purpose sticky lugs: Norda 002 • narrow foot/low stack/minimal lugs for rocky: salomon s/lab ultra 2,3 • medial width/high stack/fat lugs for mud/long days: merrell agility peak • narrow for mud: salomon s/lab pulsar sg, or any shoe with “cross” in the name by salomon
r/trailrunning • What's your preferred trail running shoe for (US) northeast trails? ->rocking norda 001’s still, 700 miles in. almost bald lugs and lookin preddy bad but feel great somehow norda 002 for sub 30k races, so fast and so sexi salmon pulsar trail pro for hot days, love em mostly merrell agility peak - put a few miles in these, they feel great if a tad tall
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->Most of my runs are a hybrid of road, dirt and trail. I have found Speedgoats (5’s and now 6’s) to be totally up to the job. I recently bought a pair of Norda 002’s and they seem like they will be a great hybrid option as well based on the couple of runs I’ve done so far.
r/trailrunning • Best road and trail running shoe ->They seem to last a long time. I run in the 002’s and love them. I wouldn’t buy the other stuff because longevity isn’t a big issue for a gym bag I don’t use heavily. Shows though, I think are worth it
r/trailrunning • Norda: are you buying the shoe or buying the brand? ->I ran 300+ miles in the hoka speedgoat 5 then purchased the speedgoat 6 and after less than 60 miles the upper started falling apart from the midsole.... super dissaapointed. I demoed the Norda 002 and 30 miles later I went back to buy my own pair.
r/trailrunning • Trail Shoe Debate! ->Put a little over 30 miles on my 002’s and went for a size 13 (I’m 6’4 225 pounds) they caused some gnarly blisters on my ankle and heel. That’s just part of the break in period. I tried on a size 12.5 at a store in Flagstaff and realized I should have gone with that size. Still going to rock the pair I got as they feel good with a tight lace up. I’ll keep the community posted after the break in period is over and the blisters heal. Training for elephant mountain next year! Ordered the 005 in size 12 for that race
r/Ultramarathon • Norda Trail Shoes ->I tried on the 12.5 for the 002 and they fit so much better than my 13’s. Would you recommend going 11.5 for 005 and 001?
r/trailrunning • Norda 005 thoughts at 75 miles ->If budget is not an issue then I’d recommend the Canadian brand Norda - I bought a pair of their 002s earlier this year and they’re the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. I’ve done 40km through the hills without the slightest discomfort. I chose the 002s because they’re designed for more technical terrain, and they’ve held up really well while scrambling etc.
r/Mountaineering • Trail Running Shoes ->Good question! They fit small so I’d definitely size up - Norda recommend doing this if I remember. I went up a full size and they’re pretty much perfect.
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