Like the base model, the seamless upper of the shoe is made of bio-based Dyneema. This iteration has a G+ graphene-based membrane lining [the lightest, strongest, most bacteriostatic and conductive natural material on Earth], with a waterproof rating of 10000 mm water column, which retains heat, distributes it throughout the foot, drains excess moisture from inside and prevents precipitation from entering through the material from the outside.

As with bio-based Dyneema, norda™ is once again the first shoe manufacturer in the world to integrate a graphene membrane into shoes.

In addition to such a stuffed upper, the outsole has its own features. Using the midsole with Vibram SLE, Litebase® technology [saves energy and increases performance by reducing the overall sole weight by 30%], and Mega Grip® rubber on the outsole, the brand from the Canadian countryside decided to take traction to the max and inserted 20 steel spikes with carbide tips, ensuring a non-slip usage on both dry and wet surfaces.

This colorway is inspired by Fabrizio Meoni's rally bike, on which he won the 2002 Paris-Dakar Rally, and the bike was later banned for its ultra-fast performance and high accident rate.

To know more about the 001 G+ Spike via our interview with Louis Martin-Tremblay, Head of Product Design at norda™, as well as other relatable articles, explore the links below.

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