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Hi Hans, I wouldn't say the fit is particularly close between the two. While the Alpine DNA 2 is a little wider across the forefoot, it is not as wide as the 001A. This is even more pronounced in the midfoot and heel, where, combined with its more asymmetric shape, the Alpine DNA 2 provides a comparatively lower-volume, more technical fit. It may actually hold your narrow heel in better than the 001A, but if you like the roomy feel of the Norda, you may find this shoe a little more constricting. Also note ...

Hi Bowen, The lines on the Ultralite 5 are primarily Edelrid A8001-U, which is an unsheated aramid line with Technora fibers. This is the same base material as the 8000-series lines used on the Ultralite 4, but with Magix Pro Dry coating added. Edelrid claims that in addition to water repellency, the coating also increases the line stiffness and abrasion resistance, leading to a longer service life. In our extensive use, we have found the 8001-series lines to be quite resilient and surprisingly easy to cle...

Ben, ITBS can be a tricky thing to figure out. From what we have seen/heard, a shoe with some support is a great starting point. However, we have heard that many people have had good luck getting orthotics, either custom-made or off the shelf, to support their feet both while running and not. Please shoot us an email at help@skimo.co to discuss footbeds and more supportive shoes further.

Thanks so much for the thorough review, Bryan! Those of us at the shop experienced with the Kode P resoundingly agree with your observations-- it's an incredibly fun, dynamic, and diversely capable wing, especially for its impressively low weight. Regarding the weights reported on our website-- we weigh every product (without packaging) as we receive it from the manufacturer: the stated weights on our website reflect the average weight of all the products we have in inventory. I just personally re-weighed t...