Norda was founded in Montréal by Nick and Willa Martire with a single, bold v...
Norda was founded in Montréal by Nick and Willa Martire with a single, bold vision: to create the best trail running shoe the world has ever seen. Inspired by Canada’s toughest conditions, they began with a question — not how to make a better shoe, but how to build the right one from the ground up.
That answer arrived in the form of the norda™ 001, the world’s first seamless trail running shoe made with Bio-Dyneema®, the planet’s lightest and strongest material. Paired with a Vibram® Litebase outsole and custom SLE midsole foam, the 001 delivers remarkable responsiveness, traction, and longevity without compromise. For faster, more technical terrain, the norda™ 002 refines the formula with a lower stack height and increased agility, offering unmatched control in high-consequence environments.
Every detail of a Norda shoe reflects its philosophy: performance and sustainability must run together. From algae-based midsoles to recycled components and minimal packaging, Norda is built to endure — not just in distance, but in environmental impact. The brand rejects the industry's disposable culture in favor of craftsmanship and long-term thinking.
What sets Norda apart isn’t just innovation — it is intention. These shoes are designed for athletes who demand more from their gear: more performance, more durability, more care in how things are made. Norda exists not to compete with conventional trail shoes, but to completely reimagine what one can be.
