Norda and SOAR Launch Premium Trail-Running Apparel Collaboration

October 10, 2024

Seven-piece performance collection combines technical innovation with modern craftsmanship

10 OCTOBER, 2024, CANADA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – For its latest release, Canadian trail running brand norda launches an apparel collaboration with British running brand SOAR. Rooted in their passion for serving runners with the very best, the footwear brand and apparel brand have come together to create a collection of seven premium performance garments engineered for trail running in cold conditions. Inspired by “komorebi” the Japanese term for “sunlight leaking through trees”, the pieces feature a bright yellow amid deep taupes and blacks, representing the feeling of sunlight as it reaches a trail runner in a dense forest.

Highlighting the collaboration further, the collection features a new lockup logo that utilizes the SOAR parallelogram in a radial configuration that further emphasizes the solar inspiration that’s at the heart of the product story.

As is expected from norda and SOAR, with the runners’ needs at the center of creation, each piece features quality materials and thoughtful details, resulting in a collection that offers runners the storage, breathability, comfort, and confidence they need for each run.

THE COLLECTION:

• Men’s Run Cargo Tight – $250 USD and Women’s Run Cargo Tight – $250 USD: Made from lightweight, breathable fabric, these tights seamlessly blend minimalist design with practical storage; featuring a multi-compartment waist pocket, they include a large stuff pocket, a garment tube, and a zipped valuables pocket.
• Men’s Long Run Shorts – $150 USD and Women’s Long Run Shorts – $150 USD: Crafted for high mileage without sacrificing comfort, these shorts feature a 17cm inseam and looser fit for added coverage on unruly trails, laser-cut ventilation holes, drawstring waistband. Engineered to get runners through cooler seasons or as cold weather shorts for hardy runners who don’t want to venture into tights.
• Unisex Winter Anorak – $440 USD: Cut in a four-panel tailored fit with fully taped seams, thumb loops, and a tightfitting hood to keep bad weather at bay, this anorak also features reflective details throughout, a large pocket at the rear, and an additional Napolean pocket on the chest. The anorak utilises SOAR’s proprietary Italian-made STORM fabric resulting in a weatherproof stretch fabric with a brushed inner face for comfort over long deep winter runs.
• Unisex Merino Silk Beanie – $50 USD: Engineered into a multi-paneled construction to achieve the perfect fit, this beanie is beautifully soft and naturally insulating, designed to add comfort and warmth to winter runs.
• Unisex WoolTech Top – $315 USD: Perfect for shifting weather conditions with quick-drying fabric that has naturally anti-bacterial and breathable properties and a tailored ergonomically paneled construction with laser-cut and fully bonded seams. Lightweight for logging miles in cool conditions, insulating for icy mornings, but able to wick when the intensity ramps up.

“Norda’s strategy from inception has been to push the boundaries of technology, innovation, and craftsmanship, and this extends to our collaborations. 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.” – Nick Martire, Co-Founder, norda.

“I have admired norda since its launch. It seemed to me that they shared our love of craftsmanship, technical innovation, and desire to do things better. And so it proved the first time I ran in norda shoes. They were simply outstanding, and it was clear that norda were true masters of their art. I can’t think of a better collaboration partner. The apparel developed for this collection utilizes unique and highly technical fabrics alongside wool and silk. The garments, like all SOAR garments, are designed to work with the body in motion – something that is easy to say but hard to achieve. However, the intention is simple, to allow trail runners to explore their surroundings in comfort and style.” – Tim Soar, Founder, SOAR Running.

The norda™ x SOAR collection is available at nordarun.com and soarrunning.com

ABOUT NORDA

Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 2020 and headquartered in the mountains of the Eastern Townships of Quebec, norda run, inc. is a privately held footwear and apparel company. norda is inspired by Canada’s toughest conditions and is committed to craftsmanship in creating the highest-performance products. The brand’s mission is to empower all runners to achieve their peak potential and to provide the best performance footwear while leaving the lightest footprint possible. Through science and cutting-edge technology, norda has created the world’s first seamless (trail) running shoe with bio-based Dyneema®, the world’s strongest and lightest fiber. This achievement breaks historical boundaries in the footwear industry and proves that the highest performance, durability, and sustainability are achievable together. For more information, visit: nordarun.com and IG: @nordarun

ABOUT SOAR RUNNING

SOAR Running designs and produces running apparel that does justice to the commitment and passion of runners globally. Encompassing textile innovation, pioneering design technology, sports science, and the real-world experiences of runners. Founded in Hackney, London, by designer and runner Tim Soar. For more information, visit: soarrunning.com and IG: @soar_running

Available now at nordarun.com and soarrunning.com