| norda | Sustainable Trail Running Shoes

norda has a passion for wild places and a commitment to creating the best trail running shoes - sustainable outdoor footwear that endures and thrives in rugged environments. norda trail shoes combine technical performance, long-term durability and a genuine respect for the landscapes they move through.

Founded in Canada, norda started bringing its vision to life in 2020. From the outset, the brand was driven by an uncompromising focus on quality and longevity. The first norda shoe prototypes were tested in Montreal - with snow-veiled winter trails and scorching summer heat forming a brutal proving ground. These weren’t controlled lab tests - they were real miles in unforgiving conditions, ensuring norda footwear performs when it matters most.

What Is Special About norda Shoes?

What truly sets norda apart is its refusal to compromise. Every design choice supports the creation of trail footwear that performs at the highest level while often lasting longer than the industry norm, staying honest to their belief that “true sustainability is found in durability”. norda’s revolutionary approach to materials, including Bluesign-approved fibres, has made them a leading brand for more durable and sustainable shoes.

norda uppers

norda uppers are made from bio-based Dyneema and recycled Cordura nylon. Being engineered for strength and minimal environmental impact, they help you tread lighter on the planet. In fact, the strength of Dyneema is equivalent to steel by weight - offering a protective membrane, while remaining incredibly lightweight on your foot.

In trail running shoes, this translates to uppers that resist abrasion, don’t stretch out and maintain their structure run after run.

norda midsoles

norda cushioning technology is similarly tuned for endurance - with technical foams designed to be resilient and adventure-ready. They are chosen for long-lasting comfort, not short-lived softness - giving you a trail companion you can return to again and again.

norda outsoles

norda collaborates closely with Vibram to create all-terrain soleplates, engineered specifically for norda shoes. These hard-wearing, high-traction outsoles allow you to glide across wet rock, loose dirt, technical climbs and long descents confidently.

How Long Do norda Shoes Last?

Instead of designing trail running shoes meant to be replaced every few months, norda creates footwear that powers through outdoor adventures season after season - engineered for less waste, and more miles on the trail.

There are many factors that can influence the longevity of your norda trail running shoes - your terrain, running style and frequency of use to name a few. As a general guide, your trail running shoes should keep you running comfortably for a year - or 700km worth of mileage. Some loyal norda wearers report that their trail running shoes have conquered more than 1600km, without comfort being compromised.

If you value longevity, thoughtful design and running gear that prioritises both performance and the planet, norda may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Are norda Shoes Good For Hiking?

norda is a trail running specialist - equipping you with footwear that has the strength, breathability, cushioning and traction for a variety of terrain. These characteristics are also a natural fit for hiking shoes - providing the protection you need.

Check out our overview of the norda shoes lineup below, to help choose the best trail shoe for your goals:

• norda 001A (replaces the norda 001): An adaptable choice in the norda trail shoe family - able to cater equally to runners as hikers with a cushioned feel for long distances.
• norda 002: For ultra-technical terrain, faster paces and chasing summits, reach for this norda trail running shoe to move in confidence - providing a connected feel with a lower stack height.
• norda 003: A fantastic hybrid trail shoe - making it effortless to hike, scramble and trail run without having to change your footwear. The laceless shoe design offers a minimalist approach to the upper for a smooth, slip-on fit.
• norda 005: The lightest and quickest of the norda family and a go-to super shoe in the trail running world - ideal for race day.

norda is passionate about catering to every runner - no matter whether you’re a trail running beginner or seasoned ultramarathoner. It’s not about pace or podiums - it’s about trusting your footwear, feeling connected to nature and knowing your shoes will be there for the long run.

Discover our range of norda women’s shoes and norda men’s shoes online at Wildfire Sports & Trek to move through the Australian landscapes that inspire adventure.