The Post-Covid Trail Shoe Awakening: NNormal, Speedland, + Norda

I went into this conversation ready to hate on NNormal and Taylor Bodin ( / taylorjbodin ) (lead trail reviewer of Believe in the Run ( / believeintherun ) ) changed my mind.
• Trail Shoe Innovation: Brands like NNormal, Speedland, and Norda focus on durability and advanced materials like Dyneema and Vibram.
• Brand Differentiation: Niche brands are gaining ground with unique technologies and strong community ties.
• Performance Focus: Speedland’s Boa system and Michelin outsoles enhance fit, traction, and performance.
• Sustainability & Resources: NNormal’s partnership with Camper emphasizes eco-friendly production and resources.
• Market Renaissance: The trail shoe market is booming, offering a mix of performance and innovative design.
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Believe in the Run (BelieveintheRu...) reviews:
NNormal: Tomir 2.0 (believeintheru...) , Kjerag (believeintheru...)
Speedland: GS:TAM (believeintheru...) , GS:PGH (believeintheru...) , SL:HSV (believeintheru...)
Norda: Norda 001 (believeintheru...) , Norda 002 (believeintheru...) , Norda 003 (believeintheru...)
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