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Norda's Trail Team collection
Includes a Podium Shirt, exclusive 055 colorway, and all-new hydration vest
Launches November 12 starting at $85
Norda has had one heck of a year. From dominating Cocodona 250 on the feet of Rachel Entrekin to gathering honor after honor in our Best In Gear awards, there's not much the Montreal-based trail brand has missed out on. If anything, the rest of us have simply had to watch in awe as everything came up Norda.
And the thing is, we like to act like our heroes. We followed in Rachel's footsteps to give Precision Fuel a try, and we've tried on just about every piece of Adidas gear Sabastian Sawe wore in London last spring. Look good, run good, are we right?
Well, now we can look good in a whole new way, because Norda is launching pieces from its Trail Team, including its first-ever hydration vest.


Up first, the Aura 12L Vest. Norda developed its very first hydration vest with input from its elite runners, including Jimmy Elam, who pushed it to its limits on the Hardrock 100 course. Sitting at a very flexible 12L, the vest isn't too big or too small, and is designed with strategic pockets to maximize access without weighing down the runner.
It combines nine pockets, pole quiver anchors, and a few reflective details to keep runners stocked and visible no matter their terrain. Also, how can we not shout out the bright green material that Norda selected for the body of its vest? It pairs perfectly with the wide-open mesh that should keep runners cool in even the hottest of conditions.
The Norda Aura 12L launches today, November 12, for $275.


In addition to the brand-new vest, Norda is also making the Trail Team's Smoky Quartz colorway of the Norda 055 available to the public. You already know just how much we love the shoe, but the Smoky Quartz colorway brings a nearly blacked-out look that should cover up the dirt and grime of your trail adventures nicely (if you're into that).
As usual, the Norda 055 will run you $325 and launches on November 12.
The Trail Team capsule also includes a Luster Cap made from a dobby nylon material and features the same Trail Team details that dot the Aura vest. It's not cheap for a hat, launching at $85, but you can trust that it's made with the same durability we expect of all Norda products.
For after the run, there's the Podium Shirt for $125. It's a celebration of all your hard work and all the tech that keeps the Norda Trail Team going, from Vibram to Arnitel to Dyneema. The cut itself is boxy and oversized, and the hand-developed pattern is made in Los Angeles.
You can shop the entire collection on November 12 using the button below.
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