Best Norda running shoes 2026

Norda is a Canadian trail brand with a small, premium range. Most of its shoes pair Dyneema uppers with Vibram outsoles, from the low-stack 002 and the 005 trail racer to the do-it-all 001A and the high-stack 055 and 000 mountain shoes.

5 current models, ranked by their average score from published reviews (how we rank). Updated November 2026. Want a personal pick? Try the shoe finder.

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  1. 1. Norda

    005

    91/100 · 1 review

    Norda's plateless trail racer pairs a pure Arnitel TPEE midsole with a Dyneema upper and Vibram Megagrip Elite rubber. Testers found it remarkably light, springy and fast on trails and roads, though the high-volume fit and shallow lugs didn't suit everyone.

    228 g7 mm droplightspringy£285 RRP
  2. 2. Norda

    002

    91/100 · 1 review

    The 002 is Norda's low-stack trail shoe, with a thin Vibram midsole, a 5 mm insole, a Dyneema upper and 5 mm Megagrip lugs. Testers praised its agile, ground-connected ride, secure upper and grip, but found forefoot protection light and the price high.

    266 g4 mm dropgroundedagile
  3. 3. Norda

    055

    89/100 · 1 review

    The 055 is Norda's high-stack mountain shoe, with an Arnitel TPEE midsole, Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole and a knit gaiter-style collar. Testers found it protective, stable and surprisingly bouncy for long, rough days, but heavy, warm and expensive.

    304 g6 mm dropprotectivebouncy
  4. 4. Norda

    000

    Made with Black Diamond, the 000 is a rugged mountain running shoe with a Vibram Stream Flow midsole, a Dyneema upper and 5 mm Megagrip lugs. Reviewers found it protective, stable and grippy on steep, rocky ground, though heavy and warm.

    292 g5 mm dropprotectivefirm
  5. 5. Norda

    001A

    The 001A updates Norda's do-it-all trail shoe with an Arnitel TPEE midsole, a Dyneema upper and a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs. Reviewers found it soft yet responsive and naturally stable, with strong grip, though several had rubbing from the collar.

    298 g5 mm dropcushionedstable£260 RRP

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