Norda - Norda 005

Norda 005 is very light weight and comfortable. They are expensive though. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is comfortable, handles technical terrain well and on the lighter end.

I on the other hand do have a pair of 005s and they are my first pair of Nordas if you have any questions about them! Verdict is I do love em

A lot going on here, including misconceptions. Altra isn't necessarily wide unless you buy wide, they're foot shaped. Most reviews I've seen have called out that it's on the wider, more voluminous side of fitting. If anything, it sounds like you could use a half size down. I have 101 miles on my pair over 6 different runs which have included a 50k right out of the box, three 20 milers and 2 shorter speed sessions. Over those miles, there's minimal wear for me. I went with the same size as my pair of 001's and fits fine. I might've been able to go a half size down but I know that during my 100 miler in a month my feet will swell and I'll absolutely want the extra space that I currently have in the 005. Midsole, my legs feel great after each run in them. My ankles have had to get used to some instability that it brings but that was mainly after my 50k out of the box section. For me, the 005 has absolutely been the most exciting trail shoe that I've ever laced up. Light, nimble, and versatile. It really responds extremely well to picking up the pace. I've been cruising on my trails around 9-10 min pace and I was able to drop a 6:30 at mile 18 in these and it felt great. That was on a completely water bogged trail where at sections I was mid shin deep in water. My feet were fine as the 005 drains exceptionally well.

I got a pair of 001s in late January for $120usd. I wasn't sure on sizing but at that price I was too curious to pass up the deal. I have about 300 miles on them now and used them for a bit of everything through this rough Michigan winter. They were great in the snow and ice and have been great on the trail now that weather's allowing us on them. The outsole really only has one wear point so far in the middle of the forefoot basically where I land. Otherwise they've been great. Feel really similar to how they felt new. I'll undoubtedly get 600+ miles out of them. I liked them so much I splurged on a pair of 005s which are also pretty wicked.

001s are worth it if you can find them for $150 (I got mine for $100). I was able to stack over 500 miles on them before I retired them to be my golf shoes. I went a full size up and the fit was ok. Not overly spacious but accommodating. They also run very warm but made for a great winter running shoe since they don't let water in (or out). A very boring and firm shoe that just kept going. 005s not worth it. They are light and the upper is more generous than the 001 but the lace bite through the tongue is miserable and the heel cup jabbed into my achilles like a dagger. The midsole was smoked after about 200 miles for me. I'm not big by any means at 5'9" and 170lbs, so the midsole flattening this early left me pretty disappointed. I only got 260 out of them before tossing them in the trash. I logged 100 training miles in them before running a full 100 miler in them. After those 200 miles I tried logging runs as little as 5 miles and rock hits were piercing through the shoe and my feet would kill me afterwards. So it's hard for me to recommend or justify them at their insane price tag of $325. For half the cost, the Mount to Coast H1 seems like a superior buy in almost every aspect. Heck I ran my latest 100 miler in a pair of cheap ($80) Merrell Nova 4s and they were an excellent shoe. A brand that gets slept on in the trail running space.

I really like the 001's. Put just over 700 miles on one pair before recently retiring them to walk around shoes (they could have gone longer still). I'm 6' 175lbs, so a bit smaller than you but still larger human than the average ultrarunner. I'm wearing the 005 model for the Zion 100mile this weekend. I've also been enjoying them. Only notes in both, the heals don't work for everyone, I had to KT tape at first on the 001, but it got better.

T1s are amazing hiking shoes and the vibram tread is holding up to rocky trails way better than my speedgoats. Toe box is awesome. Norda 005 dig into the top of my feet (high arches) a little bit but feel amazing at any pace faster than around 9:00 / mile. Slow plodding pace or just walking, wouldn't recommend. Would like to try the mafate 5s next month as my next trail shoe or possibly The Rocker if I can get a pair in my size.

I've been comparing the Nnormal Kjerag02 and Norda 005. Also the Patagonia "trail" clothing is very nice. Ps. The Norda 005 are very nicely built but too much foam for me and "unstable". I enjoy the Nnormal Kjerag 01 and 02 more. I'm running technical forest (MTB) trails 90% of the time. It's been a fun summer testing.

Norda 005 is very cushioned while still being lower than a lot of stacks. It’s my race shoe of choice. 001 is great too but a more dense foam so not as squishy/cushioned.. it’s my trainer

Also I find that once it is worked in the heel design they have locks your foot in very well and unlike anything else ive tried. The 005 has softer more broken in materials straight out of the box too btw

Moved from Brooks Caldera to Norda 005s for trail races. Very light shoe with great cushioning. Over long runs the reduced weight makes a difference. I wear a 13 in Brooks and Asics; the Norda 13 works, but 13.5 would have been a better choice.

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

Please buy them. 005 are the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned

If you enjoy the S/Lab Genesis from your list the best fit will be either the NNormal Kjerag or the Satisfy Rocker. Both are fast shoes. Norda has higher volume, 001 has heel issues, 005 is a very fast shoe but higher volume and 002 is stack than the Genesis but doesn't feel as fast. NNormal Tomir has a higher volume mid foot Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra probably the fastest shoe on the list but very unstable and the heel is problem for a lot of people. Hoka Tecton X2 would be a fast shoe but has been been produced in over 2 years. Will be hard to find but if you can find one slightly used and or half off it will be worth the money. Asics MetaFuji trail doesn't feel fast in my opinion.