norda 001A Shoe - Women

I'm still getting used to this shoe, but have a lot of good things to say after about 50 miles in them. I was wary about the hefty price tag at first since I was not able to try them on locally. However, this shoe fits suprisingly well on my narrow feet. The overal shape of the shoe is a refreshing deviation from most trail shoes. There is ample toe box space to splay, and the shape stays rounded rather than pointing or squaring off at the toes. The rubber/gum outsole for the traction and protection all the way around the shoe is awesome for the dry rocky trails I'm usually on. Overall very lightweight, secure on the uphill, and fast on the downhill. The thin suede tongue sits very comfortably just below where my ankle flexes on the uphill. However, you have to play around with the lacing and make sure you don't crank them down too tight, or you might get some numbness on the top of the feet on long ascents. The heel wrap is made of the same leather and does lock me in while maintaining a lot of flex. At first this feels like your heel isn't locked, but after several runs, I never feel my heel sliding or lifting and the material just moves with you. If you wear socks that sit above the ankle you will avoid the dreaded heel rub break in period. I did get bold and wear no-show socks once, and rubbed a nice raw spt on both my heels. According to many reviews and Skyrun's shoe guys, the heel softens after about 50 miles and never rubs therafter. Since I do have a high arch, I find the insole it comes with a little lacking on arch support, so I swapped it for a Sidas trail insole with no impact to the fit. So far I have run only dirt roads and lightly technical trails. The dyneema upper is very durable, but very soft, so I do feel a little lateral instability and shifting in the shoe, since the material doesn't sit stiffly around the shoe. Continuing to break them in, and see them as a long term shoe in my rotation for most trails.

Hi guys,

How would you describe the fit of this shoe? I am really interested in trying Norda, but have a high instep, high arches and narrow heels. Do they usually fit a standard/wider foot, or can they be adjusted quite a bit for midfoot and heel lock?

Hello! Are the women’s and men’s last different or is it just sizing? I was looking for the calcite colorway but looks like you guys only have it in the women’s. Thanks!