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.) | 9.94 | 10.14 | 10.33 | 10.43 | 10.63 | 10.83 | 10.93 | 11.12 | 11.22 | 11.61 | 11.71 |
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.