Northwave Bike Aerlite S.B.S. Cycling Shoe - Men's

Had Pearl Izumi Octanes (silver with the BOA system) prior to these shoes. I really like the adjustability you get with these shoes. You can tighten any of the velcro straps to get the shoe tighter over the toes or top of the instep. The micro adjustable buckle is easy to reach down while your riding and make small adjustments to the heel area. Carbon baseplate has stood up well to any scrapes or pedal mishaps. Very lightweight and stiff - toebox is wider than most high end shoes (which I love, having a wide foot). Ventilation is not an issue (though my Octanes were a little better). Definitely use some Smartfeet inserts to alleviate "hotspots", I've got the yellow ones and they are great!

These are some great cycling shoes. I was skeptical when Northwave first hit the scene but I ended up with a contract to wear them for a while when I lived in Italy. Back then the soles were far too soft but they've come a long way since that time. Now their plenty stiff and have all the nuts and bolts of an amazing top end cycling shoe. They've always been very comfortable though. I never felt any hot spots and never had issues with any portion of these shoes. They especially look euro in white/silver....if you wanna go that road.

These are some great cycling shoes. I was skeptical when Northwave first hit the scene but I ended up with a contract to wear them for a while when I lived in Italy. Back then the soles were far too soft but they've come a long way since that time. Now their plenty stiff and have all the nuts and bolts of an amazing top end cycling shoe. They've always been very comfortable though. I never felt any hot spots and never had issues with any portion of these shoes. They especially look euro in white/silver....if you wanna go that road.

These puppies bark! Maybe that isn't clear enough? These shoes rock! The vents really let the air flow unlike many other 'vented' shoes out there and the northwave buckle ratchets up the feel like a champ. The shoe is stiff as a board but still comfortable. Like many of the other reviews, I would suggest you buy a liner to go with these, but that's kind of a no-brainer with cycling shoes. Bottom line, best shoes I've ridden in! You will not be disappointed!

These are some great cycling shoes. I was skeptical when Northwave first hit the scene but I ended up with a contract to wear them for a while when I lived in Italy. Back then the soles were far too soft but they've come a long way since that time. Now their plenty stiff and have all the nuts and bolts of an amazing top end cycling shoe. They've always been very comfortable though. I never felt any hot spots and never had issues with any portion of these shoes. They especially look euro in white/silver....if you wanna go that road.

I am subject to getting "hot" feet and previously used Sidi. The NW shoes have a wider toe box then any other shoes I have tried and have great ventalation. These are a great shoe and even better value. You can't go wrong and as the previous reviewer pointed out, the style is great.

OK for starters Hot Foot is mostly...no absolute's ...but ..is primarily caused by other factors and not because of your carbon sole shoe ..of any brand, but of cleat placement on the shoe (fore or aft). Hot Foot see a Bike Fitting Expert...they can solve it for around $50 bucks.

The shoe.........well I have this shoe and love it. These shoes are a bit heavy but i dont really notice it.

Want a Tour Performance shoe at half the cost....this is your shoe!

I have enjoyed these shoes so far. They feel great and I have no regrets in my purchase. I like the air flow through the shoe and they are very comfortable. No complaints. I highly recommend dealing with backcountry. They were more than accommodating when i purchased the wrong size online. You guys are great!

NICE LOOKING SHOE WITH THE LIGHTNESS AND PERFORMANCE YOU NEED ON A SUMMER RIDE.
THE CARBON SOLE GIVES IT THE STIFFNESS FOR THOSE HILL CLIMBS AND THE BUCKLE SYSTEM IS SECOND TO NONE. ALL IN ALL IT HAS STYLE, PERFORMACE...RIDE ON.

These shoes are great. The shoe bag & free pair of Northwave socks with vents that match the shoes were a nice surprise. Bottom line, these are amazing shoes, place a custom foot bed in these and it is pure heaven! Also, the buckle is 10x better then the Shimano & Sidi buckle. Remember that Northwave is also a snowboard company, so they know how to make buckles that actually work & can be easily adjusted while on the bike. WAY stiff carbon sole, great inside feel, Super ventilation.