OVERVIEW

Reach higher ground. Introducing the world’s most responsive trail running shoe for technical terrain made with bio-based Dyneema. A lower stack height provides increased ground feel and heightens your connection to the earth. A padded heel collar and pyramidal midsole geometry promotes confident footing in technical environments, allowing you to reach new heights.

DETAILS

Best for:

UTMB-style technical alpine miles 100-mile ultras on mixed terrain (Western States, Harricana, Boréalys) Quebec trail-series racing and wet Canadian Shield granite Runners trading in Hoka Speedgoats for something more refined Pacific Northwest wet rock and root networks Once-and-done buyers who will run 1,000 miles in a single pair

Specs:

Bio-circular Dyneema upper, seamless or bonded-panel construction, 15x stronger than steel by weight Vibram Megagrip with Litebase outsole, 4.8-5 mm chevron lugs (Megagrip Elite on the 005) Arnitel TPEE super-foam midsole - ~17% more rebound than TPU, no carbon plate needed 5 mm custom eTPU insole for underfoot cushion 5-7 mm drop depending on model; 19-28 mm stack range Designed in Montreal, assembled in specialised R&D footwear factories in China Fits small - Norda recommends sizing up a half US size

Colourway: Oak - Deep warm brown; fallen autumn leaves on a Gaspesie trail.

Sizing: 7 / 7.5 / 8 / 8.5 / 9 / 9.5 / 10 / 10.5 / 11 / 11.5 / 12 / 12.5 / 13 / 14

Pairs with Satisfy race kit, SOAR Trail Top and Rain Jacket, Ciele GOCap and Athletics caps, Norda Performance Sock, and Norda SoftFlask WMX 500 ml.

MATERIALS & CARE

Designed in Montreal. Brush off dirt and debris after each run. Hand wash uppers with cold water and a mild detergent - no machine wash. Remove insoles and air dry all components away from direct heat. Do not tumble dry, bleach or dry clean. Rotate between two pairs where possible; Dyneema uppers and Arnitel midsoles last longer with recovery time between runs. Retreat with a water-based DWR every 100-150 km of wet...