Norda 002

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Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Reddit Icon44d92df7e1f409b33bab
2 months ago

I'll take out my 002s over my 001s any day. They're a much better shoe IMO. I don't have and haven't tried the 001A.

Reddit IconAtlas3030
4 months ago

This, I prefer the 002 but most like the 001 for the extra cushion.

Reddit Iconbash-s
7 months ago

NNormal Kjerag 2 is the best for me! I also have Norda 002. But the kjerag is the best. So lightweight with an amazing ground control but also really good (soft) cushion! It feels like a second skin to me 😁

Reddit IconBeyond-Dizzy
5 months ago

getting some consistent reports about that heel cup. i love the 002 but they have a weird deflating life cycle in the upper, just a cosmetic issue though. so far i haven’t one report from anyone not on the norda pro team who’s done a 100

Reddit Iconbrianve123
about 2 months ago

i own 2 pairs of the 001 and 1 pair of the 002. never had any issues with the heel flaps!

Reddit IconCarpenterFast4992
2 months ago

I have the 002 u run in them a lot but also think they look cool so I wear them out as well (the mud adds to the aesthetic)

Reddit Iconcovergroundusa
11 months ago

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.

Reddit IconCunobeline
9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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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