Northwave Extreme XC GTX MTB Shoes Black

The shoes par excellence for professional riders looking for comfortable shoes to boost performance during their winter sessions. Designed with a thermal membrane providing protection and insulation, the Extreme XC GTXu00ae shoes incorporate the Duratherm Kelvin Gore-Texu00ae membrane , which combines excellent breathability with total protection against water and wind. The additional lining on the toe of the shoe provides technical fit and maximum comfort in all weather conditions, even the most extreme.Power transmission is given from the Carbon XC12 sole , with 100% carbon inserts in the pedal area with a stiffness index of 12.0 (a measurement that indicates stiffness on a scale from 0 to 15). Strategically placed TPU inserts provide significant grip and abrasion resistance. The upper has a patented ultralight XFrameu00ae and an overlap construction made with the most innovative materials that envelops the foot without any pressure points, thus helping to transfer every watt of power and at the same time eliminating the dispersion of energy.The weight of the rubber reinforcements has been reduced by 5%. Abrasion resistant, they provide 360u00ba protection over the entire upper of the shoe. A simple and uniform closing system is guaranteed by the SLW2 dial, the only one with step-by-step release, which ensures a millimeter adjustment of the shoe. The new Easyfit Climaflex collar combines the extreme flexibility of the Gore-Tex Rattleru00ae membrane with the high thermal insulation of Neoprene, ensuring mobility and protection. The wrap and positioning of the heel are guaranteed by an anatomical bottom and a solid thermoformed heel counter, in addition to the Arctic 4Layer insole in Eva + aluminum + Eva + fleece to ensure excellent thermal insulation . For added safety, the reflective 360 u00b0 inserts ensure excellent visibility on the road.