What are the Norvan LD 3's?
The Norvan LD 3's offer supreme comfort, support and grip to maximise your performance out on the trails, no matter what the conditions are like. Specially designed for long distance sessions, these shoes provide lightweight, durable protection from the elements during fast paced activity.
What are they made of?
Upper: A durable laminated nylon mesh upper provides light, air permeable coverage that helps to regulate temperature and prevent that sticky, sweaty feeling in hot weather. For technical terrain, a rubber toe cap offers extra protection and resistance from scraping or skimming the tip of your feet on rough surfaces and rock when speeding along.
Midsole: The InFuse® midsole helps shed weight from the shoes to create a super light yet supportive base. The midsole is made of EVA (Ethel Vinyl Acetate) foam and Polyolefin, which creates exceptional cushioning under the foot and absorbs impact well when running on hard surfaces. It offers improved stability by balancing the weight equally across the feet.
Sole: Vibram® Litebase provides weightlessness with no compromise. Lightweight running shoes help preserve energy and enhance performance, something that Vibram® Litebase does exceptionally well. It still offers the same high level of traction and durability with much less bulk, for a slimmer, lighter feel.
Outsole: The outsole is built for all conditions and environments with a super grippy Vibram® Megagrip. Vibram® Megagrip has been developed to suit those who often encounter slippery, wet conditions when running out in the hills or on the road - a regular occasion here in the UK! It uses a sticky yet hardwearing compound for fantastic durability and performance whatever the weather. The sole provides excellent tread with deep 4mm lugs that can dig into wet mud for sustaining a better balance on the track.
What are their features?
Arc'teryx develops trail running systems to enhance user performance, focusing on freedom of movement and moisture management. The Norvan LD 3's are lightweight, breathable shoes for long distance runs in the hills or around the mountains, perfect for trail running, fell running, fast paced scrambles or even a quick jog before work.
These shoes are shaped to hold the foot securely without feeling restrictive or causing friction, helping keep nasty blisters and sore patches away for good! The toebox accommodates splay of the toes without feeling too spacious and loose, while the heel and forefoot stack is designed and shaped to cup the heel and absorb shock and impact.
An Ariaprene ® foam tongue offers compression underneath the laces with a slight stretch for improved mobility, moving with the foot along technical terrain.
They have a very minimal design for those seeking a simple yet stylish shoe. The stripped back nature of these shoes helps to reduce weight and bulk overall, while delivering a confident bite in changeable environments.
How do they fit?
The Norvan LD 3 's have a standard fit and width, feeling fairly snug around the foot without being tight. They provide just enough room for the feet to swell on long distance trails and endurance runs, without having an excessive amount of extra space for the foot to slide around.
Features:
- Trail running performance with climbing and scrambling agility
- Breathable and lightweight
- 4mm lugs on the Vibram® Megagrip outsole
- Vibram® Litebase
- InFuse® durable EVA/Polyolefin midsole
- Single layer mesh upper
- Toe cap adds abrasion resistance and protection
- Ariaprene® foam tongue
- Internal foot wrap