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Norda 001A and 002

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BPLwiia BPL Member
PostedJul 22, 2026 at 12:49 pm

In the past, I’ve relied on INOV-8 trail runners as my footwear for hiking. I’ve loved them and they have served me well. INOV-8’s new trail runners are not fitting me as well as they have in the past so I’m looking for another company.

I’ve spent a fair amount of time researching and trying on various shoes and my research keeps bringing back to the Norda (001A and 002). The 002 seems like the natural choice because it has a similar stack to INOV-8 models I used.  When I got in contact with Norda they recommended the 001A. There is no retailer within driving distance that carries their shoes so I can’t see, feel, and try on these shoes.

Does anyone have experience with either of these two Norda models you can share? Any thoughts, advice, or direction would be appreciated.

 

David D BPL Member
PostedJul 22, 2026 at 3:48 pm

My son uses them 3 to 4 days a week day hiking and running, and gets a full (Canadian) 3 season out of a pair.  He finds them very grippy, and pretty breathable.  He prefers the 002 because the 001 chafe his heels, he figures due to thinner material in back.   Size up on them.  He’s a 12 but needs a 13 in Nordas.

These are made in Montreal so a bit easier to get for us Canadians.

Terran BPL Member
PostedJul 22, 2026 at 7:42 pm

Good to know about the heel. How’s the toe box? Narrow or roomy?

David D BPL Member
PostedJul 23, 2026 at 8:06 am

He said it was roomy, letting his toes splay out nicely on descents.  IIRC, he has normal width feet.  Its been a while since we had to buy him shoes :)

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