Norda 001A Multi Tester Review: Immensely competent and comfortable, any distance, any terrain. 7 Comparisons

Norda Run 001A ($295)

Introduction

Sam: The Norda 001A is an evolution of Norda’s unique and I might say now iconic 001. Norda of Quebec has grown by rigorously balancing excessive efficiency and elite degree  path operating merchandise, worn to win many races, with excessive vogue “sportstyle” vibes and distribution.  

The 001A shares the identical tremendous sturdy Dyneema fibers higher materials (tweaked with learnings and since 2023 from a European provider), midsole geometry, stack peak, and Cambrian Defend design Vibram MegaGrip outsole however will get a really important efficiency improve by way of a brand new midsole.

Though not precisely visually apparent, however clearly felt on the run, the large massive improve is an all new Arnitel mix TPEE midsole derived from the Norda’s 005 race shoe 100% Arnitel midsole foam which had a street tremendous shoe grade resilience of 80%  (rebound/power return) charge,. 

The 001A’s new midsole has a 70.8% resilience, up 30% from the Vibram SLE midsole foam used on the 001.  The elevated efficiency of this new midsole is clearly felt.  For me it dramatically enhances the flexibility and experience high quality of the 001 whereas Norda claims this tuned foam ought to ship strong efficiency retaining resilience  for greater than 1000km. These are  all vital issues given the shoe’s $295 pricing.

Execs: 

All day consolation, Plush cushioning: Jeff/Sam/Dom

Protecting, Responsive,Agile: Jeff/Sam/Dom

Safe however accommodating higher: Jeff/Sam/Dom

Traction: Jeff/Sam/Dom

Moderately light-weight for all that it provides: Jeff

Versatile: any terrain, any distance and extra versatile than model 1: Sam/Jeff/Dom

Whereas priced on the high of the market, given the setting, new foam, and anticipated elevated sturdiness the $10 enhance in pricing is commendable: Sam

Cons:

Worth  (although I’ll be aware that if this shoe is in your funds, it’s among the many finest, if not one of the best at any value level): Jeff/Dom/Sam

Weight: On the heavier aspect, and negligibly lighter than the unique.  (Disappointing after the impressively gentle 005.)  Although weight isn’t noticeable on the foot.  Dom/Sam

Stats

Approx. Weight: males’s  10.37oz / 294g US9   

Pattern Weights:  

     males’s: 11.10 oz / 314 g (001:11.22 oz / 318g US10.5),  

                10.37 oz / 294g US9 (dimension equal to a US8.5

 males’s: 10.6 oz / 302 g US 10

Midsole Stack Peak:  26 mm heel /  21 mm forefoot 

Platform Width: 

001A:  80 mm heel /  70 mm midfoot  / 110 mm forefoot US M9

001:    80 mm heel /  70 mm midfoot  / 110 mm forefoot US M9

First Impressions, Match and Higher

Dom:  The Norda 001A takes the outstanding Arnitel midsole that debuted within the race-oriented Norda 005 (RTR Evaluate) and transplants it in a mix with EVA and one thing secret “additional”( 3d compound unspecified) into their unique 001 path shoe. 

 I didn’t assessment the unique 001 however Sam did, so I can’t say how a lot distinction the brand new midsole compound makes in comparison with the “Vibram SLE” foam (EVA) used within the unique shoe.  Nevertheless, I can say that the up to date shoe is one other pleasant shoe to run in.

Dom:  The whole lot apart from the midsole is seemingly unchanged with the 001A in comparison with the 001.  So that you get the identical roomy match, bulletproof Dyneema higher and laces, and eTPU insole. This can be a shoe that’s constructed to resist severe mileage, and has been round a lot lengthy sufficient for any weaknesses to have surfaced and been handled.  Norda tells us that over the previous couple of years, they made many incremental tweaks to the 001 higher primarily based on buyer suggestions and their very own expertise.

Dom:  As with all Norda footwear, sizing is barely totally different to different manufacturers.  Most runners are suggested to order a half dimension bigger than normal.  

Dom:  Instantly, from the primary few steps, I may inform this was a beautiful shoe. The Arnitel midsole supplies not solely bounce, but additionally good progressive compression and shocking rock safety.

Dom:  Now that I’ve obtained the gushing hyperbole out of the way in which, I really feel that I’ve to nitpick a bit of – notably given the premium value of Norda footwear, which results in sky-high expectations of close to perfection.  

Firstly, whereas the forefoot is a beneficiant width throughout the ball of the foot, thereafter the toebox tapers shortly, limiting toe splay, and particularly on the medial aspect not permitting the large toe to straighten out.  (I’ll concede {that a} extra ‘anatomical’ form would possibly make the shoe much less fashionable.)  

Secondly, I’m not a fan of the little flap of suede-like materials behind the shoe. The heel of the 001A is notably tender and unstructured, with no heel counter to talk of, and it requires a bit of additional care when placing on the shoe to forestall the heel from collapsing.  You need to maintain the flap in an effort to slide your heel into the shoe, and although this can be a workable answer, the flap is a bit of onerous to grip, and I feel a full loop would have been preferable.  

Thirdly, the beefiness of the development can appear extreme in locations, most notably across the forefoot, the place each the tongue gusseting and the underlay loops that immediately join the only to the laces are thicker than I anticipated.  Midfoot safety is undeniably glorious, however the burly building ends in a shoe that may be a little hotter and heavier than the competitors.

Sam: Resplendent in a really barely off white coloration with all grey accents extremely reflective, one would possibly say “metropolis shoe” and be scared to take it to the paths. Nicely it does look gorgeous worn casually however the 001A is a full on completely trendy excessive efficiency trails (and extra) operating shoe. It’s a shoe that does an amazing variety of duties very effectively and with refinement. It’s going to get soiled and has however that’s OK. Will report in a while the way it “cleans up” after I discover some mud.  

The higher is, as earlier than Dyneema, a really excessive energy gentle woven materials with the fibers typically utilized in sailcloth.  Dyneema fibers are as much as 15x stronger than metal on the identical weight.

The fibers are woven and the higher is since 2023 assembled in Europe with the ultimate meeting (lasting, midsole, outsole) achieved in China. Norda shared with us a protracted checklist of refinements to enhance sturdiness and luxury. Amongst them we now have a lighter extra resilient TPU beads insole which is clearly felt.

The match could be very safe but on the identical time gentle, simple and with not binding or constriction wherever. 

The mixture of dense, skinny Dyneema mesh, a large larger quantity toe field and the very considered use of pliable but efficient overlays all come collectively as one for one snug shoe. It’s the form of  path shoe (not like most path or street footwear) that you simply actually see no have to take off after any run. Simply maintain going and  In a recurring theme right here, together with its experience and traction, versatility is high of the sport right here.

My pair is a US9. I’m often a US8.5 in most footwear (and Norda) and was a cosy US8.5 within the Fulfill version of the 001 and will have sized up. Right here I’m not so certain because the toe field quantity appears larger and broader. Whereas maintain is nice I feel I may go my normal dimension for basic operating however for lengthy lengthy runs and trekking I might keep at a US9, half dimension up.

Jeff V:  At first I used to be a bit confused when the 001A arrived, questioning why I obtained what I considered an older shoe, however a fast textual content to Sam confirmed that that is an all new shoe with mix of the brand new Arnitel TPEE midsole as discovered within the completely superb 005.  Now I’m excited!  I didn’t assessment the usual 001, however as a substitute the 001 G+ Spike (RTR Evaluate),and actually discovered them to be a comparatively gentle, fast and dynamic shoe, with some water resistance and metallic studs for icy, snowy path situations (that are nonetheless a favourite shoe of mine after 3 years and on the forefront of my winter rotation).

The 001A is likely one of the finest trying footwear on the market that may simply transcend path operating, being simply as a lot at house worn for an evening out in town, to the workplace or many different “gown” events.  The 005 has an identical elegant look in white, which I not too long ago wore for a 4 day work convention in Salt Lake Metropolis, as they paired effectively with slacks, but had been superb for the door to path runs from the lodge (I might have worn the 001A had they not arrived after my journey.

Again to the 001A, the Dyneema mesh higher is superb, very gentle, versatile and pliable, however concurrently fairly sturdy and effectively held in technical terrain.  

Evaluating aspect by aspect with the 001 G+ Spike, the higher seems and feels fairly related, however Norda has knowledgeable us that there have been refined adjustments through the years since 2021 (since my 2022 mannequin although, I might not outwardly acknowledge or detect these variations).  

Whereas not notably ethereal, I discovered the higher to be moderately breathable and strikes a great mixture of retaining out path mud and never overheating.

Match for me is true to dimension in my typical dimension 10 and in keeping with the 001 G+ Spike.  I’ll say although that in case you are borderline on sizing, going up a half dimension is likely to be prudent.  

For my foot, the higher strikes an exceptionally good steadiness between exact, race prepared match and safety, with sufficient consolation and wiggle room within the forefoot for swelling and splay.  As Sam mentions, this can be a uncommon shoe the place I do probably not take into consideration taking them off on the finish of a protracted day.

I discover that foothold is improbable on steep downhills and sidehilling (regardless of the pace), from my normal runs within the native foothills, to an particularly steep and rugged off path line on 13,508 foot Mt. Fairchild, which alternated between tundra, talus, scree and extremely angled rock hopping for a number of thousand vertical ft.  I used to be shifting shortly and by no means as soon as felt my ft slip, slide or transfer round to the purpose of needing to again off (fact be identified, I really by no means considered the footwear on my ft in any respect, which is the last word testomony to how effectively they carry out).

Midsole & Platform

Sam: In accordance with Norda, the brand new 001A Arnitel TPEE/ EVA  mix with a “secret” additional ingredient which results in the 70.8% resilience (AKA rebound/power return) charge, up 30% from the Vibram SLE midsole used on the 001 which had a  55.30% resilience and was 100% CMEVA. The 005 with 100% Arnitel had round 80% resilience or within the basic vary of street marathon tremendous footwear.

Dom: All the RTR reviewers had been ecstatic concerning the Arnitel midsole that Norda debuted of their 005 race shoe.  With the 001A, we get one other alternative to expertise this superfoam right here in a mix, and once more, it feels improbable.  The 001A is bouncy, energetic, and supplies loads of underfoot safety from rock strikes.  The ‘good’ firmness completely nails the Goldilocks zone: tender sufficient to make the shoe really feel plush and cozy, but agency sufficient to take care of exemplary stability and safety. 

Dom: In all probability price mentioning too that the 001A (just like the 001 and 002) comes with a non lighter TPU-beaded footbed.  The sort of footbed is my favourite sort, offering a spread of advantages: they don’t take up water; they final a really very long time with out dropping their form to any discernable extent; and so they can even present additional bounce to footwear with much less energetic midsoles.  With the springy Arnitel midsole used within the 001A, although, this final constructive might be moot.

Dom: That is an immensely competent, snug shoe that may genuinely go any distance on any terrain.  

Sam: The 001 was traditional EVA effectively baked. Mild, with a comparatively agency and steady really feel it was atmost at house on trails. The 001A  with its new supercritical Arnitel mix, proper consistent with the specs above, has dramatically extra “power return”, a extra forgiving cushion really feel, absorbs vibration much better than the 001 making it additionally a wonderful street shoe and loses none of its path chops. The truth is, the extra resilient foam is much extra forgiving on the legs and appears to now conform to terrain higher and extra easily mix with the outsole on agency surfaces.

The sensation of a blocky flat heel of the 001 is diminished as effectively though I do want the 001A as with the 001 had extra of a rear rocker.

Norda didn’t go all the way in which to 100% Arnitel TPPE, a non fuel infused injection molded processing however went with a mix. Whereas not fairly as springy and ethereal gentle in really feel and weight as the two.5 mm larger heel stack peak 005, the additional density right here makes them a contact extra steady, extra rock protecting and Norda expects this midsole to final greater than 1000km primarily based on its testing.   

Jeff V:  Sam and Dom cowl the small print of the midsole effectively.  The twin density mixture does an exceptional job offering a excessive degree of steadiness between response, underfoot safety and stability.  

Whereas not as ethereal/bouncy/gentle because the 005, the 001A is extra applicable for my part for longer distances on tough terrain and nonetheless really feel fast and full of life on the ascents.  On a latest 17.5 mile/5,300 vertical foot run to 13,500 (in just below 5 hours), that includes a protracted path method that alternated between clean and rocky singletrack, then a steep sustained off path climb above treeline that had a variety of talus, scree and rock hopping, the 001A did a tremendous job, offering actually good cushioning, safety underfoot on the climb, particularly on the extended descent at larger speeds.  After the lengthy time out, my legs felt surprisingly contemporary, particularly after a quick, close to 9 mile, 5,300 foot rugged and demanding descent.

Outsole

Dom:  The Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole is unchanged from the unique 001.  That sole carried out effectively in all situations, and has strong sturdiness.  We count on the 001A to carry out equally, and it has been feeling nice in early testing.  As with many features of Norda footwear, this outsole is an adaptable, succesful all-rounder: well-mannered each on-road and off.

Dom:  The one different level I might make is that, like all Norda footwear, the 001A is constructed with super-durable supplies within the higher and midsole, so it’s the outsole that can seemingly be the limiting issue within the lifetime of the shoe: Chances are high that the lugs will probably be fully worn away lengthy earlier than the higher blows out.  How lengthy this may take relies upon so much in your gait and the floor you run on, however it’s price noting that within the RTR assessment of the unique 001, Jason Schlarb included a photograph of the outsole of his footwear after round 500 miles of use, and the lugs had been closely eroded, however nonetheless seen.

Sam: I concur with Dom concerning the outsole, together with its really feel. Any terrain grip with a notably clean and quiet really feel on firmer smoother surfaces the place most of my testing has occurred. A quiet and clean outsole all the time makes me have a look at flex and right here after 4 runs we have now a fairly pronounced flex level within the space of the final lace up.  And that flex level additionally makes them excellent climbing.

Jeff V:  Traction is superb general, with the 5mm lugs offering superb chunk in unfastened terrain, steep off path, mud, snow, and so on…  I’ve not been in a position to actually check moist traction extensively, however what little moist I used to be capable of finding, it felt as if grip is common to barely above common.  As I discussed, I examined the 001 G+ Spike, primarily in snowy, icy situations, however spikes apart, the rubber feels sticky and sturdiness has been superb over the three years I’ve used them.  

The small nubs within the photograph above share an outsole mould with the spiked model and therefore the close to an identical look (aside from the distinction of nubs right here made from rubber).  After about 50 miles of tough use although, these superfluous nubs are beginning to put on off.

Trip, Conclusions and Suggestions

Dom:  The 001A is an exemplary all-rounder.  It has sufficient safety for lengthy days within the mountains, it has glorious grip, a really snug roomy match, and is constructed to outlive nuclear armageddon.  For actual: I did a little bit of digging across the internet, and I couldn’t discover anybody complaining of any sturdiness points with this shoe, solely experiences of continued use at 500, 750 miles.  Plan to cross them on to your grandchildren!

Dom:  One of many few criticisms of the unique 001 was that the midsole could possibly be a bit of dead-feeling. The brand new Arnitel midsole elevates an already wonderful shoe to a different degree.

Dom:  I’m notably drawn to the 001A as a shoe to deliver with me after I journey and don’t have any actual thought what sort of situations, terrain and distance I’ll run in.  Regardless of the place I’m going, I do know the 001A will probably be a stalwart accomplice.  Personally, I attempt to keep away from sporting trainers for informal use, however for those who’re touring gentle with sufficient area for just one pair of footwear, the 001A additionally has the putting beauty to maintain you trying sharp round Chamonix.

Dom:  About the one weak spot I can consider is that general weight is a bit of disappointing, notably after the astonishingly gentle weight of the Norda 005, the 001A appears a bit of portly at 11.1 oz per shoe (in US mens 10.5).   That mentioned, the load isn’t actually noticeable on the foot.    One may additionally complain that the 001A lacks the heel rocker of speedier footwear. However until you’re utilizing the 001A for racing, neither of those actually matter.

Dom’s Rating:  

Trip: 9 / 10.  Might arguably be improved with lighter building and a bit of heel rocker.

Match: 9 / 10.  I might ideally like a bit of extra medial area for my massive toe to straighten.

Safety: 9 / 10.  Loads for almost all functions, however you may want extra after 15+ hours of operating on tough floor.

Stability: 9.5 / 10.  Zero complaints.  This stuff are onerous to tip over.

Traction: 9.5 / 10.  Fairly rattling good.

Type: 9.5 / 10.  I like ’em. Everybody appears to love ‘em.

Sturdiness: 9.5 / 10.  Constructed to outlive almost eternally.  I count on the outsole to wear down first.

Worth: 8 / 10.  I’m unsure ‘worth’ is a legitimate approach of trying on the Norda footwear.  It’s kinda like evaluating a Patagonia jacket to a Decathlon jacket: is the Patagucci actually two instances higher?  No. However you purchase the premium jacket for those who can afford it and also you prefer it extra, or possibly since you prize their moral enterprise practices. I imagine that is the suitable approach to consider Norda.

General: 9.5 / 10.  (Sure, that’s greater than the typical of the above scores.)

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Sam: Norda tweaks the higher for what I discovered to be each a safer and on the identical time extra snug match. I actually benefit from the excessive and effectively held toe field and general safety with out ever over squeezing the foot.

Whereas the enhancements to the Dyneema higher are very welcome, it’s underfoot on the midsole that Norda took the 001 to a different degree of experience consolation and flexibility. Sure, we have now a considerable MegaGrip outsole however the drastically elevated resilience of the midsole now delivers a completely trendy energetic experience that now bridges much more simply over to the street for me, is way simpler on the legs to go, in fact, with its lovely styling. 

Whereas the load is OK I want it  checked in underneath 10 oz so lower than the 10.37oz / 294g in my US9.5 (equal in dimension to a US9) though, agreeing with Dom, the shoe weight isn’t noticeable on the run as a result of power of the experience.

 

I all the time search for footwear that may do many issues: street operating, path operating, mountain climbing/trekking, single journey footwear..whereas turning heads on the town (it has), simply kidding about that final one.. kind of, however it’s one lovely shoe that may go and do absolutely anything. It will likely be with me as my second shoe for a lot of of our days throughout our upcoming trek in France and earlier than and after every kind of mountain and extra city runs and walks in Switzerland.

This new energetic experience versatility to go together with anticipated main sturdiness, high to backside, for certain will increase the worth of the 001A over its predecessor. Sure, priced on the high of the market however I feel earns it but greater than ever earlier than.

Sam’s Rating: 9.45 / 10 😊😊😊😊

Trip (30%): 9.5 Slight deductions for weight and blocky rear of shoe

Match (30%): 9.6 Pretty much as good because it will get.  A tiny contact extra heel space assist maintain can be good

Worth (10%): 8.5 regardless of the flexibility, high quality  and anticipated sturdiness powerful to get previous $295

Type (5%): 10 and regardless of the place and for what

Traction (15%): 9.5 Stable and performs effectively on any floor

Rock Safety (10%): 9.4 greater than ample 

Jeff V:  Echoing Dom and Sam, the 001A is a very spectacular all arounder, tremendous versatile, the kind of shoe to depart in your automotive for any run that comes your approach, or a single do all of it journey shoe the place you need one thing that appears elegant AND can deal with any path or terrain.  Be it door to path, steep excessive mountain talus, scree, off path, or something in between, the 001A has you lined.

The higher and match are notably good, at the least for my slender, low quantity foot, however there may be sufficient room within the forefoot to fulfill a greater diversity of foot shapes and provides some wiggle room. As Dom mentions, it takes a bit of work to get into these footwear (positively not the kind of shoe to shortly slip on for an errand or journey to the mailbox), however the little little bit of added work is totally price it.

The brand new midsole could be very protecting, responsive, full of life, cushioned, snug and general runs lighter than the load might suggest (although 10.6oz in my US 10 continues to be not too dangerous.  

Traction is superb, one of many higher outsoles on the market and is confidence inspiring in most circumstances (although I’ve not but confirmed moist traction fully).

I’ll decide the 001A for almost any run, be it day by day coaching, restoration, lengthy days, brief runs, uptempo runs and wouldn’t hesitate to race in it mid to longer distances.  In fact with a visit by way of the washer, I’ll stay up for sporting them out in town or to work associated features (I HATE gown footwear).

At $295, the value level is up there and a con for a lot of, but when that’s inside your funds (or shut), it’s definitely worth the stretch for the very best degree of efficiency, high quality and elegance.  

Jeff V’s Rating: 9.6 / 10

Trip (30%): 9.5 

Match (30%): 9.75 Excellent for my foot, very safe, however forgiving

Worth (10%): 9 $295 is so much, BUT, when you’ve got the cash, you might be getting the perfect

Type (5%): 10 The one different comparable footwear in seems are the same in look 005

Traction (15%): 9.5 Excellent on any floor

Rock Safety (10%): 10 No points or pokes regardless of pushing on some very rocky terrain

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6 Comparisons

Norda 005 (RTR Evaluate)

Dom:  I wore the 005 in my final hundred-mile race, and they’re very particular certainly: so gentle, so bouncy, so pleasingly easy, stripped-down and targeted.  (For the automotive geeks, they remind me of the Lotus Elise.)  However regardless of the anticipated lengthy lifetime of 005, I discover myself surprisingly reluctant to take them out for day by day coaching runs lest I put on out the outsole too quickly.  The 001A, now with a equally elegant midsole, is extra substantial and fewer race-focused, however usually extra succesful.  The 005 is a transparent selection for race day, notably in case you are on the pointy finish of the pack.  For every thing else, the 001A is a shoe that can serve you higher.

Jeff V: Agreed with Dom.  The 005 is a particular kind of shoe for race day and PR sort efforts, although I do day by day prepare in them.  The 001A is extra burlier and rugged, giving the shoe a wider vary of versatility and may go wherever, excessive mountain, all mountain competency/safety.

Sam: Because the others have mentioned the 005 is a sooner, far, far lighter shoe, at 228g/ 8.04 oz, a giant 66g lighter in my US9. Ethereal, explosive in power return it lags the 001A some in stability and possibly traction in sure situations. For $30 extra it’s price it if you need the last word for racing and coaching any terrain however probably the most technical.

Tracksmith Eliot Vary (RTR Evaluate quickly)

Sam: The Vary, Tracksmith first path shoe is a twin supercritical foam shoe with a considerably versatile nylon plate. Firmer, considerably extra agile, it for me will lean extra technical trails and shorter runs than the Norda regardless of its decrease profile much less aggressive outsole. Its higher made from a mix of non-stretch ripstop with a really skinny wicking merino lining is extra exact becoming however decrease quantity than the Norda’s. Priced at $240 it’s $55 lower than the Norda 001A. Regardless of that if I used to be to select one it will be the Norda for its higher versatility and luxury. I used to be my normal US8.5 within the Vary and half dimension up within the 001A. In a future pair I might dimension up a half within the Vary and take a look at true to dimension within the 001A

La Sportiva Prodigio Professional (RTR Evaluate)

Dom:  I can’t assist however observe that I see the Prodigio Professional in all places.  La Sportiva footwear was a rarity.  However during the last yr, the Prodigio Professional has rocketed to stardom, and are actually to be seen at path races with comparable frequency to acquainted favorites just like the Speedgoat.  In comparison with the Norda 001A, the Prodigio Professional is lighter and cheaper.  However sturdiness might be not going to be fairly pretty much as good because the Norda.  Plus, you recognize, type.  And picture.  

Jeff V:  Agreed with Dom however will add that Prodigio Professional is extra full of life, lighter and aggressive in traction, safety and all mountain use, however the 001A is extra steady underfoot and has a extra fitted higher.  001A wins in type factors as effectively.

La Sportiva Prodigio Max  (RTR Evaluate)

Jeff V:  Nearer in stats, the Max has all of it, stability, safety, moderately good response, protecting, predictable, go wherever construct, nice traction and all day cushion, at a fraction of the value.

Sam: Agreed with Jeff though for me whereas not fairly as safe the Norda 00!A is much much more snug.

Hoka Speedgoat 6 (RTR Evaluate)

Jeff V:  Bouncy, effectively cushioned, protecting, steady and superb traction at a comparatively low value compared, the SG could be very fashionable for a cause.  I might say the SG 6 feels sooner and extra race prepared, however it’s a shut name.

Dom: The Speedgoat is a well-liked shoe for a cause, and the SG6 is likely one of the finest iterations.  It has a bit of extra stack peak (37/32 mm) however nonetheless clocks in a bit of lighter than the Norda 001A.  Norda has higher groundfeel and is extra steady.  Norda forefoot has a bit of extra space.  (Though some colours of the SG can be found in a ‘vast’ model) .  I’d count on the Norda to last more.  And look higher – I’m not very eager on the speckled colorways of the SG6.

Altra Timp 5 (RTR Evaluate)

Dom: To my thoughts, probably the most comparable shoe from Altra is the wonderful Timp 5, which is a well-rounded and succesful shoe that’s protecting sufficient to go any distance.  I just like the Altra toebox higher than the Norda.  However the Norda is extra steady and has higher floor really feel.  

The norda 001A will debut in 4 core colorways (White Gum, Core Black, Stealth Black and Cinder) and three seasonal colorways (Pewter, Calcite and Loam) by way of nordarun.com and a shop-in-shop at Sanglard Sports activities in Chamonix, France on August 27 earlier than rolling out to world stockists shortly thereafter. It’s priced at $295 USD/$295 CAD.

Salomon Genesis (RTR Evaluate) & S/Lab Genesis (RTR Evaluate)

Dom:  One other extremely popular and widely-lauded shoe, albeit one which I personally discovered disappointing.  For my part the 33/25 mm Genesis is missing in safety underneath the forefoot, has an excessive amount of heel-to-toe drop, and is a bit of on the slender aspect.  The Norda 001A is extra protecting up entrance and has a roomier toebox.  I’d most likely give the Norda the sting in traction too, although there’s not a lot in it.  The Salomon is lighter at 9.7 vs 11.1 oz (276 vs 314 g) in dimension US M10 (10.5 for Norda 001A).  Like just about each different shoe you possibly can consider, the Genesis ($149 for normal, $199 for S/Lab) is considerably cheaper than the Norda.  

Index to all RTR evaluations: HERE

Tester Profiles

Sam is the Editor and Founding father of Street Path Run. He’s in his 60’s with 2025 Sam’s 54th yr of operating roads and trails. He has a a long time previous 2:28 marathon PR. Nowadays he runs halves within the simply sub 1:43 vary if he will get very, very fortunate. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week largely at average paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run, mountain climbing or on nordic skis. He’s 5’9” tall and weighs about 160 lbs, if he’s not having fun with too many wonderful New England IPA’s.

Dom 53, trains and competes primarily on trails in Southern California.  In 2017 he was 14th at Western States 100 and in 2018 completed fiftieth at UTMB and thirty second on the 2018 Los Angeles marathon in a time of two:46.  In 2019, his solely notable end was on the multi-day Dragon’s Again race within the UK.  In 2022 Dom completed 4th within the Angeles Crest 100 and was tenth in his age group at UTMB. In 2025 Dom received the Ray Miller 50 Mile in California.

Jeff Valliere likes to run and discover the mountains of Colorado, the steeper and extra technical the higher. He has summited all the 14ers within the state, many 13ers and different peaks in Colorado and past, plus, he has summited his native Inexperienced Mountain over 2,100 instances previously 20 years.   He will be discovered on mountain trails day by day, regardless of the climate, season, situations or whether or not there may be daylight or not.  On the aspect he likes to ski (all types) bike and hike, typically together with his household, as he introduces his twin daughters to the outside. Jeff was born and raised in New Hampshire, however has known as Colorado house for over 25 years. He’s 5’9” and 145 lbs.

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