northwave CELSIUS XC ARCTIC GTX Winter MTB Shoes

The CELSIUS XC ARCTIC GTX by northwave are shoes for especially tough bikers. Bikers who don’t give up in cold temperatures and simply continue training. The KOALA GORE-TEX membrane comes with excellent breathability, absolute wind and water blocking and ensures a great fit in all weather conditions. The EASYFIT CLIMAFLEX cuff combines the particularly high flexibility of the GORE-TEX RATTLER membrane with the strong insulation of neoprene and ensures mobility as well as protection against cold and wetness. The ergonomic heel shape with its anatomical fit in combination with the ARCTIC 4LAYER insole also provides excellent insulation.

Details:
• MTB winter shoes with wind- and waterproof GORE-TEX KOALA membrane
• Ideal for XC, gravel or commuting
• JAWS CARBON sole for best power transfer
• Heel area made from natural rubber for outstanding grip on all grounds
• Upper with TPU reinforcements and overlap construction for reduced wind resistance and outstanding fit
• EASYFIT CLIMAFLEX cuff with very elastic GORE-TEX RATTLER membrane and insulating neoprene
• SLW2 dial can be adjusted precisely to the millimetre
• Ergonomic heel design for a close fit
• Seamless OVERLAP tongue construction
• Pull tabs at the front and rear
• Insulating ARCTIC 4LAYER insole
• Reflective design elements

Technical details:
• Weight: approx. 445 g (per shoe, size EU 42)
• Compatible with MTB pedal systems with cleats using SPD standard (2-bolt standard), such as: Shimano SPD, Time ATAC, CrankBrothers, CrankBrothers Race, Look MTB, Xtreme MTB, or Wellgo MTB. Also suitable for indoor trainers in the gym and such.

Characteristics:
• Waterproof rating: 8 out of 8
• Wind protection: 8 out of 8
• Thermal resistance: 6 out of 8
• Grip: 5 out of 8
• Power transmission: 4 out of 8
(manufacturer’s scale from 0 to 8, serves only for orientation within northwave’s shoe range)

For the best fit, ROSE recommends ordering the shoes one size up.

In the box:
• 1 pair of northwave CELSIUS XC ARCTIC GTX mountain bike winter shoes

Highlights & Technologies:

GORE-TEX KOALA:
When temperatures drop to the point where only the toughest people are out and about, that's when the GORE-TEX KOALA membrane comes into its own. Its insulating fibres provide an optimal barrier against the cold, making it suitable for challenging winter conditions. It provides excellent protection against rain and snow, but is also highly breathable and wind-repellent. In addition, the outer fabric is easy to clean, e.g. after muddy rides.

JAWS CARBON:
Sole made of thermoplastic material mixed with carbon, tread made of natural rubber, resulting in a low weight and optimal grip, even on difficult terrain.

SLW2 SYSTEM CLOSURE:
The speed lace system closure provides perfect support for your feet, is functional and fast to use: Simply open and close the shoe with a flick of the wrist. A large dial allows for precise tensioning of the wires. The shoes can be fully opened at once or step by step. For gradual release, you can push the little lever at the dial and for full release, you can lift the lever.

EASYFIT CLIMAFLEX:
This collar is made from soft, insulating neoprene and a highly elastic membrane and feels like a sock. Therefore, it offers very good mobility and extensive weather protection. Zero overlap and no Velcro straps, so that foot and ankle can move freely.

GORE-TEX RATTLER:
The core of all GORE-TEX textiles is an extremely thin, permanently waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane. It has over 1.4 billion micropores per square centimetre. The pores of the GORE-TEX membrane are 700 times larger than a molecule of water vapour. This allows sweat to escape unhindered. The volume of air that passes through one square metre of fabric in one second not more than 5.0 l/m²sec – which makes the membrane truly windproof. The microscopically small pores are approximately 20,000 times smaller than water droplets. Thus, the GORE-TEX membrane is absolutely waterproof.
The GORE-TEX RATTLER membrane comes with a robust nylon-Lycra outer fabric for high durability.

OVERLAP:
The overlap construction of the upper shoe characterises many northwave shoes. Thanks to the overlap, the pressure of the fastener is evenly distributed over the instep.

ARCTIC 4LAYER:
Insole with EVA + Aluminium and EVA + Pile for optimal insulation.

Note:
The reflective design elements attached to the clothing as decoration do not represent a personal protective equipment as mentioned in EU regulation 2016/425. Thus, they are also not covered by the provisions of the regulation.

Manufacturer: Northwave S.R.L., Via Levada 145, 31040 Onigo di Pederobba (TV), Italy, www.northwave.com