Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Engineered for race days—plural!—the men's norda 005 trail-running shoes are built to be light, fast, stable and durable. They transition easily from flat fire roads to technical ascents and descents.
Imported.
Best Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 7 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 28.5 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 21.5 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Open-mesh bio-based Dyneema |
Midsole | Arnitel 100% TPEE midsole |
Outsole | norda x Vibram Megagrip Elite rubber with LiteBase Technology and 4 mm lugs |
Rock Plate | No |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 15.1 ounces |
Gender | Men's |
8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | |
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U.S. Men's | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 |
UK | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
EU | 40-2/3 | 41-1/3 | 42 | 42-2/3 | 43-1/3 | 44 | 44-2/3 | 45-1/3 | 46 | 46-2/3 | 47 |
Foot Length (in.) | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 |
Norda recommends you add a 1/2 size (US) up from your normal size.
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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This shoe doesn't feel gimmicky where a plated trail shoe might. It is unapologetically understated in its design, gives you exactly what you need. Performs well at all speeds and especially well when you pick up the pace.
Whatever your normal go to size is, go 1/2 size up! So I’m a 200 lb runner. Even though I’m not super light, I’m an avid runner. I usually get 40 miles per week. These shoes are lightweight, flexible and super comfortable. Do yourself a favor and throw in the racing insole underneath the insole the shoe comes with. Not only will it give you more cushion, it will help your foot have a better lockdown in the shoe. Yes it’s expensive, but man that ride is so nice !