This episode of the single track podcast is brought to you by Norda, the official footwear partner

of the show. The shoe that I have been most excited about in 2025, heading into 26 is the 005. And where do

I start? Super light, built around an Arnettel midsule that gives you high energy return without

sacrifice and control on trail terrain. You pair that with a dynamo upper and and Vibra mega grip elite outsole and you get a shoe

that feels fast, locked in and confident whether you're climbing, descending or transitioning

across most terrains.

What really sets it apart though is its durability.

Most super shoes are built for a race.

The 005 is built for race days plural.

So thanks to Norder for supporting single track and continuing to push what's possible in trail forward.

With that, let's get on to the show.

It's honestly get the employment.

Yeah.

Over the contract.

And the shoe plus all the royalties that come with that.

I wonder if anyone here will be able to guess who we're talking about right now.

I mean, the question I have is what separates or what makes the difference between someone who gets to be a legacy athlete on one of these teams versus, you know, terminated.

Oh, I know what it is.

It's health insurance.

Yeah, that's a big one.

No, but how do they get to stay on?

What case do they make to get to be legacy?

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