Norda
002
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.
About the 002
Lower to the ground than the rest of Norda's range, the 002 is a trail shoe for technical terrain, built around a thin Vibram midsole and a padded heel collar. Its 19 mm heel stack and 4 mm drop compare with 26 mm and 5 mm on the more cushioned 001A, which uses an Arnitel TPEE midsole instead, and a 5 mm insole adds some cushioning on top of the midsole.
The upper is seamless Dyneema, the abrasion-resistant fibre Norda uses across its shoes, and the outsole is Vibram Megagrip with 5 mm lugs. Norda positions it as its low-stack model for runners who prioritise ground feel. Those needing more protection on rocky mountain ground can look at the 000, made with Black Diamond, or the high-stack 055. The 002 comes in a standard width only and sits within Norda's wider range of trail running shoes.
Specs and features from nordarun.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
Watch Norda 002 reviewsOpens YouTubeWhat the critics say
91/100 review score
- Road Trail Run 9.3/10
The reviews in briefRoad Trail Run's five testers, including Sam Winebaum and Jeff Valliere, loved the Norda 002's secure Dyneema upper, natural ground feel and grip, though Dom Layfield and others found rock protection limited and the price steep. Trail and Kale's Alastair Dixon agreed on its agility and traction but found the wide fit sloppy on climbs.
- Positive: Agile, flexible ride with good ground feel
- Positive: Secure, conforming Dyneema upper
- Positive: Reliable grip on steep, wet and muddy ground
- Mixed: Wide fit feels sloppy on steep climbs for some testers
- Negative: Very expensive for a low-stack shoe
- Negative: Forefoot protection is light on sharp rocks
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The numbers
- Trail
- Type
- 266 g
- Weight
- 19 mm
- Heel stack
- 4 mm
- Drop
- No plate
- Plate
- Neutral
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
Runs small
Most testers went up half a size; Norda suggests a full size, but one reviewer who followed that wished he had gone only half a size up.
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Norda 002
In short
Worth considering if you want a low, agile shoe with great grip for technical and steep trails. If you need lots of cushioning or rock protection for long runs, choose something with more stack.
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