norda hangs its hat on making the world's best trail running shoes — near-invincible creations that feature top-tier materials from Dyneema and Vibram — and now they're bringing that ethos into the world of running apparel by collaborating with the similarly-minded crew at SOAR for a seven-piece capsule designed for winter trail running.
Offering a yellow, taupe and black color palette that's inspired by komorebi, the Japanese term for "sunlight leaking through trees," the collection's aesthetic aims to encapsulate the feeling of warm sunlight reaching a trail runner in a thick forest. The unisex offerings include an anorak, tight, shorts, a long-sleeve top and a beanie, each with a construction and details designed to meet the specific needs of trail runners.
The anorak, made from proprietary Italian fabric, features a four-panel fit with fully taped seams, reflective materials and a duo of large pockets, while the tights blend a minimalist design with four large pockets including a garment tube and a valuables holder. Shorts, on the other hand, offer a 17cm inseam and looser fit to ensure plenty of movement on rocky terrain, while the long-sleeve top is made of synthetic wool that's quick-drying, anti-bacterial and versatile — it's designed to take runners from cool mornings to balmy afternoons. Rounding off the offerings is a sleek merino silk beanie.
"norda’s strategy from inception has been to push the boundaries of technology, innovation, and craftsmanship, and this extends to our collaborations," says norda co-founder Nick Martire. "We choose to only work with the finest craftspeople in their respective space and we place SOAR Running in high regard as makers of the finest running apparel. It’s an honor to work with Tim Soar and his team, and together we executed this new collection to be the finest trail running apparel.”
Look for the norda x SOAR collection to release on both brands' webstores October 10. Prices range from $50-$440 USD.
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