NORTHWAVE ROAD SHOES
Northwave Extreme Pro
~274g per shoe (size 42.5)
Upper Construction: XFrame 2® construction (TPU)
Closure System: Double SLW3 dial
Outsole: PowerShape Carbon 15 sole - 100% unidirectional carbon with a stiffness index of 15.0
Sizes: 36-48 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 to 45.5)
NORTHWAVE EXTREME PRO REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Excellent form fitting upper
- One of the stiffest soles out there
- Great power transfer
- Lightweight
- Very comfortable
- Secure fit
- Intelligent release mechanism on the dials
- Aesthetics
Cons
- Price
- One reviewer found that the shoes can transfer vibration from rough roads
- One reviewer found slight ankle rubbing
Northwave Extreme R GTX
~369g per shoe (size 44)
Upper Construction: XFrame® construction, Easyfit Climaflex collar combines the extreme flexibility of the Gore-Tex Rattler® membrane with the high thermal insulation of Neoprene, providing mobility and protection
Closure System: SLW2 dial
Outsole: 100% unidirectional carbon with a stiffness index of 12.0
Sizes: 39-48 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 to 45.5)
Northwave Celsius R Arctic GTX
~369g per shoe (size 44)
Upper Construction: Easyfit Climaflex collar combines the extreme flexibility of the Gore-Tex Rattler® membrane with the high thermal insulation of Neoprene, providing mobility and protection
Closure System: SLW2 dial
Outsole: NRG Air Carbon Reinforced sole with a rigidity index of 8.0
The Northwave Celsius R GTX is very similar to the Northwave Celsius R Arctic GTX except with slightly different upper materials.
Sizes: 37-49 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 to 45.5)
NORTHWAVE CELSIUS R ARCTIC GTX REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Excellent fit
- Warm
- Solidly built
- Well made
- Waterproof and well insulated
- Stylish
- Extremely comfortable
- Stiff carbon sole
- Reflective
Cons
- Price – if the weather is cold throughout most of the year and you love riding outdoors then these are a worthy investment
- Can be a little awkward to put on
- One reviewer found that the water can get inside via the collar
Northwave Extreme GT 2
~274g per shoe (size 42.5)
Upper Construction: XFrame 2® construction (TPU)
Closure System: Double SLW3 dial
Outsole: Morph Carbon 12 AAS sole with full-carbon insert in the pedal area with a stiffness index of 12.0
Sizes: 36-48 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 to 45.5)
Northwave Mistral Plus
~265g per shoe (size 42.5)
Upper Construction: Excellent ventilation/thermoregulation of the foot thanks to the use of a 3D mesh with hexagonal cells (TPU)
Closure System: Double SLW3 dials
Outsole: Carbon sole with carbon toe insert with stiffness index 12
There is also a Mistral version with shoe laces instead of the double SLW3 dials which weigh approximately 252g per shoe.
Sizes: 36-48 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 to 45.5)
Northwave Revolution 2
~312g per shoe (size 42.5)
Upper Construction: Anatomical Arch Support® made of TPU
Closure System: Double SLW3 dial
Outsole: Morph Carbon 12 AAS sole with full-carbon insert in the pedal area with a stiffness index of 12.0
Sizes: 36-48 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 to 45.5)
Northwave Storm Carbon
~297g per shoe (size 42.5)
Upper Construction: TPU upper
Closure System: SLW3 dial plus an extra velcro strap
Outsole: Morph Carbon 12 AAS sole with full-carbon insert in the pedal area with a stiffness index of 12.0
Sizes: 36-48 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 and 45.5)
Northwave Magma R Rock
~313g per shoe (size 42.5)
Upper Construction: TPU upper
Closure System: SLW2 dial
Outsole: NGR Air Carbon Reinforced sole with a 8.0 stiffness index
Sizes: 37-49 EU
Northwave Core Plus 2
~270g per shoe (size 42.5)
Upper Construction: TPU upper - seamless unibody construction
Closure System: SLW3 dial plus an extra velcro strap
Outsole: NGR Air Carbon Reinforced sole with a 8.0 stiffness index
There are two alternate versions of this shoe. The Core Plus 2 Wide is for people with wider feet. The Core 2 is the same as the Core Plus 2 except there are two extra velcro straps instead of the SLW3 dial.
Sizes: 36-50 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 and 45.5)
NORTHWAVE CORE PLUS 2 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Good ventilation
- Good comfort
- Style
- Upper is hard to scratch/damage
- Good fit
- Stiff sole for good power transfer
Cons
- The dial isn’t as elegant as BOA or other systems such as ATOP
- One reviewer found hot spots which he thinks is possibly caused by his flat foot shape or his cleat position
REVIEWS
Northwave Jet 2
~263g per shoe (size 42.5)
Upper Construction: TPU upper
Closure System: 2 velcro straps
Outsole: NRG Air sole with a stiffness index of 6.0 and 5 vents
Sizes: 34-50 EU (with half sizes from 39.5 to 45.5)
