norda 002 - Technical Precision for Technical Terrain

The norda 002 is engineered for runners who prioritise ground feel and connection over maximum cushioning. Built with a lower stack height than the 001A, this is norda's responsive option for technical terrain where precise foot placement and confident footing matter more than plush protection. The construction centres on bio-based Dyneema® and Vibram® technologies, delivering a shoe that performs at the highest level whilst maintaining the lowest environmental footprint.

Lower Stack, Higher Ground Feel

The lower stack height provides increased ground feel, heightening your connection to the terrain beneath you. A padded heel collar and pyramidal midsole geometry promote confident footing in technical environments — rock gardens, root sections, steep descents — where you need to feel exactly what's underfoot. This isn't about minimal cushioning for its own sake; it's about giving you the information you need to make split-second decisions on challenging terrain.

Bio-Based Dyneema® One-Piece Woven Upper

The entire upper is seamlessly constructed with bio-based Dyneema® — the world's strongest and lightest fibre. One piece, no seams, engineered to withstand the abrasion and punishment of technical trail running. The bio-based Dyneema® fibre uses a mass balance approach and is sustainably sourced, Bluesign® approved, and ISCC certified. The norda x Dyneema® laces provide 4x the strength of standard laces with higher abrasion resistance, made from 100% recycled materials.

Vibram® SLE Midsole and Mega Grip® Outsole

The midsole is engineered with Vibram® SLE to provide the lightest weight and highest performance — best-in-class for cushioning performance and durability in a lower-stack construction. The soleplate design, inspired by the rock formation of the Canadian Shield, uses Vibram® Litebase® technology to reduce overall sole weight by 30%. Vibram® Mega Grip® rubber delivers superior durability, traction, and the strongest grip on both wet and dry surfaces. The norda™ Lock System uses sock gusset construction to hold the foot in place, providing stability as you run through changing conditions.

Key Features:

- Lower stack height for increased ground feel

- Bio-based Dyneema® one-piece woven upper

- World's strongest and lightest fibre

- Bluesign® approved, ISCC certified

- Vibram® SLE midsole (lightest weight, highest performance)

- Pyramidal midsole geometry for technical terrain

- Padded heel collar

- norda x Dyneema® laces (4x strength, 100% recycled)

- Vibram® Litebase® (30% weight reduction)

- Vibram® Mega Grip® rubber

- norda™ Lock System sock gusset

- Canadian Shield-inspired soleplate design

- Sizing: Add 1/2 size up from normal running shoe size

Best For:

- Technical trail running

- Mountain running

- Skyrunning

- Runners prioritising ground feel

- Technical descents and ascents

- Precise foot placement on varied terrain

Is the norda 002 Right for You?

The norda 002 is built for runners who tackle technical terrain where ground feel and precise foot placement matter more than maximum cushioning. If you run routes with rocks, roots, steep descents, or challenging technical sections where you need to feel what's underfoot to navigate confidently, the lower stack height of the 002 provides that connection. The pyramidal midsole geometry and Vibram® SLE cushioning still offer protection, but the design philosophy prioritises responsiveness and ground feel over plush comfort. It's a shoe for runners who understand that sometimes less cushioning means more control, and who need footwear that performs at the highest level on the most demanding terrain. Note: Size up half a size from your normal running shoe.