Reviews
New view of how your foot can feel
"I have run in another popular brand of shoes for 12 years and every now and then I would try a different brand to compare. . . Until now I haven't been willing to change. After a few short runs and a few long runs in this shoe I may be changing brand!! feet feel better that they have in a very long time. I run gravel / trail and they hook up amazing, plenty of protection from he bottom, and they are somehow still bright orange. Pretty excited for my next run!"
— Phillip M. (5/5)
75 mile review: Still Uncertain
"I have put 75 miles on these shoes, and for me the jury is still out on whether I will buy another pair. They are light, and they have been really durable so far, but the comfort level is not great. Thus far, anyway. . . I have been running trails in Altra Olympus, Lone Peak, Timp, and Mont Blanc models for the last ten or so years, and I've also gone through multiple iterations of the Saucony Guide model for gravel and road. I have not yet loved running in these shoes like I do in my other shoes, but maybe it's a slow burn and I will adjust. Like I said, the jury is still out. I will leave a follow-up review in 100+ miles. Like I said, the shoe has been durable, and it is absolutely lightweight, but I gave it 3 stars because the comfort, or lack thereof, carries a lot of weight for me, and so far the shoes have not been super comfortable."
— Brad D. (3/5)
Fast, Light, and Built for the California Carpet
"New to trail running and these are quickly becoming a favorite. Sized up from a 12. 5 to a 13 and landed on a perfect fit — good thumb's width of room up front, exactly where you want it for long efforts. About 20 miles in so far and already hooked. The foam energy return is real — these have a lively, fast feel underfoot that makes uphills way more fun than they have any right to be. Smooth on the California carpet, handles the road-to-trail transition effortlessly. Sick shoes. Simple as that. I’m 6’2” 205 lbs"
— Jeremy B. (5/5)
Awesome shoes!
"I love these shoes. They fit perfect and look great."
— Luis G. (5/5)
Awesome Trail Shoe
"These shoes are very forgiving and plenty stable for rough terrain. They perform great on gravel 5ks, but, they perform even better on off-trail courses. They are very forgiving in the cushion and give, but not too "squishy" for stability on rough terrain."
— Bryan C. (5/5)
foam feels nice, ran a little small
"I ran about 7 miles in my pair. The foam was nice and bouncy and I had good grip but my size 12. 5(Us) was too small for me so you might want to size up half a size. One thing to note is I am more of a road runner and this was my first pair of shoes that were more trail-like shoes."
— Brian R. (3/5)
Great gravel shoes that can be used as road shoes
"Light weight, super responsive and comfortable foam. I bought these as gravel shoes for snowy Wisconsin winters but found them to be very comfortable and stable road shoes as well. Fits true to size."
— John (5/5)
Nordlite Ultra
"I've got 50 miles in my Nordlites and they are fantastic. The comfort is responsive to my foot. They were a little tight to start, unlike the Hoka Bondi and Nike Invincibles I wear. However the drop is perfect the soles comfortable and tread is good on all surfaces. The Flourange is an eye catcher and conversation starter. Looking forward to many more runs in them. Jason Juno Beach, FL"
— Jason B. (5/5)
Pleasant Surprised-one of my favorite do everything shoe.
"I picked up the Nordlite Ultra Pro to fill a gap in my rotation for mixed road and light trail running. So far I’ve been using them for 5–10 mile runs, and they’ve been a pleasant surprise right from the first outing. The shoe feels light on foot, stable, and very smooth across changing terrain. On pavement it rolls efficiently with a controlled rocker, and once I transition onto crushed gravel or mild trails, the wide platform keeps everything stable without feeling stiff or bulky. The foam has a nice balance of cushioning and pop, and the upper breathes well—even in warm, humid conditions. Traction has also been better than expected for a hybrid design. I haven’t taken them on true long runs yet, but for mid-range daily mileage and mixed surfaces, they’ve performed far better than I anticipated. A great option if you want one shoe that can handle both road and trail without compromise. Highly recommended so far. I really like these shoes!"
— Mike S. (5/5)
Responsive and "sticky"
"The soles make you feel like you're really connected to the ground. Took these out of the box and logged 10 on a mostly gravel and mountain road. The traction is 100%"
— Forrest R. (5/5)
