When ruminating on the concepts of peace and silence, you may imagine a meditation, a stillness, an absence of movement in the pursuit of tranquility. If you were studying Satisfy Running’s theory on the concepts, however, you wouldn’t be more wrong.
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Today, the boutique running brand is announcing a brand-new collaboration trail running shoe with Norda: the Peace & Silence 001. Satisfy’s theory of finding peace and silence isn’t through stillness or simple tranquility: the brand believes “they are the result of a kind of primordial hyperawareness afforded to us by long journeys in the mountains or trails.” Long journeys and finding peace through movement are two of the foundational principles that influence the brand’s creative process.
The collaboration between the two brands was a natural one: both Paris-based Satisfy and Canadian-based Norda share a laser focus on creating sustainable, high-performance running technology.
It was a cross-cultural bridge that initiated our communication and brought about the collection.
“People who resonate or identify with Satisfy have a deep appreciation for running equipment”, says founder and Creative Director, Brice Partouche. “They recognize the attention to detail we put into every element of our design process—unique fabrics and technology, sustainability, and silhouettes. As such, in the nascent period of Norda’s launch, we found that much of our community organically discovered the 001 on their own. In this sense, it truly was a cross-cultural bridge that initiated our line of communication and brought about the collaboration.”
The Peace & Silence 001 is constructed with many of the same materials that differentiate Satisfy and Norda from larger brands in the running market. The upper is made with a bio-based version of Dyneema, the ultralight material prized for its breathability and functionality. Vibram tech is found throughout the shoe: the midsole is built from Vibram SLE, which maintains a cushioned feel without sacrificing responsiveness or weight. A Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole delivers strength and traction in both wet and dry environments, crucial to success when trail running through the seasons.
