Norda
055
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.
About the 055
Norda's 055 targets all-terrain speed and stability, positioned for ultra-distance training, racing and technical ground. It is the tallest shoe in the range, with a 36 mm heel stack and a 6 mm drop, against 26 mm and 5 mm on the 001A. The midsole is 100% Arnitel TPEE foam, which Norda says is tuned for speed and energy return, and it sits on a norda x Vibram sole combining Megagrip Elite rubber, 5 mm lugs and Litebase, which the brand says cuts overall sole weight by 30%.
The upper is bio-circular Dyneema with a one-piece seamless knit collar, and the sawtooth lacing uses bio-based Dyneema and recycled polyester. A removable 3 mm TPEE insole allows orthotics. A G+ membrane version is also made. For lighter racing, Norda offers the 005, while the 000, made with Black Diamond, is aimed at rocky alpine terrain.
Specs and features from nordarun.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
Watch Norda 055 reviewsOpens YouTubeWhat the critics say
89/100 review score
- Road Trail Run 9.2/10
The reviews in briefRoad Trail Run's Sam Winebaum and Jeff Valliere found the Norda 055 protective, stable and surprisingly bouncy for long, rough days, though heavy, warm and overbuilt. Believe in the Run's Taylor Bodin, Jared VanderHook, Alex Elizabeth and Reese Ruland agreed on its stability and cushioning, but three of them had heel rub on steep climbs.
- Positive: Deep protection with a bouncy, energetic midsole
- Positive: Stable for its height, especially on long descents
- Positive: Secure upper with a collar that keeps debris out
- Mixed: Heel rub on climbs for several testers until broken in
- Mixed: Sizing advice varies between reviewers
- Negative: Heavy for a trail running shoe
- Negative: Runs warm and isn't very breathable
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The numbers
- Trail
- Type
- 304 g
- Weight
- 36 mm
- Heel stack
- 6 mm
- Drop
- No plate
- Plate
- Inherently stable
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
Runs small
Norda advises half a size up; Believe in the Run testers mostly sized up, while Road Trail Run testers found their usual Norda size fine, and several had heel rub at first.
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Norda 055
In short
Ideal if you run long mountain ultras or big days on rough ground and want protection with some bounce. If you want a light, cool shoe for summer racing, this one is heavy and warm.
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