Northwave X-Celsius Arctic GTX - MTB Winter Shoes

The X-Celsius Arctic GTX winter shoes developed for all trail types. Suggested also for e-biking and commuting.The Gore-Tex® Koala membrane guarantees excellent breathability with total water and wind resistance and ensures the maximum sensation of comfort during winter days.

The Explorer sole ensures excellent power transmission to the pedal area and the Michelin rubber tread, 28% stronger than the TPU, guarantees excellent grip on all terrains. The upper has the Overlap construction, made with the most innovative materials, which uniformly wraps the foot without any pressure point, helping to transfer every watt of power and eliminating the dispersion of energy.

The toe is reinforced with TPU to provide maximum protection. An easy and even closure system is guaranteed by the SLW2 dial, the only one with a step-by-step release, which allows a millimetric adjustment of the shoe in a quick and intuitive way. The new Easyfit Climaflex collar combines the extreme elasticity of the Lycra with the high thermal insulation of the Neoprene, increasing mobility and protection.

The wrapping and positioning of the heel are enabled by a solid thermoformed buttress, in addition to the Arctic 4Layer insole built in Eva + Aluminum + Eva + Pile, which ensures excellent thermal insulation.

For added safety, the 360 ° Reflective inserts guarantee excellent visibility on the road.

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Features - X-Celsius Arctic GTX

• Gore-Tex® Koala membrane guarantees excellent breathability with absolute water and wind resistance
• Explorer sole and the Michelin sole profile with its 28% abrasion advantage over TPU
• Overlap construction from the most innovative materials
• Additional TPU reinforcements provide 360° protection
• SLW2 twist lock system with Microstep grid for millimetre-precise adjustment and fitting of the shoe
• Easyfit Climaflex entry level combines the extreme flexibility of the Gore-Tex Rattler® membrane
• Ergonomic heel shape with anatomical fit thanks to the latest thermoforming technology
• Arctic 4Layer insole made of EVA + Aluminium and EVA + Pile
• 360° Reflective inserts

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Sock Tips

The sock you put on with your Gore-Tex® footwear is very important. Although highly padded socks can seem like the natural choice to protect your feet from cold, they tend to absorb the sweat produced by the foot, creating an uncomfortable sensation of moisture and wet. This is not related to the shoes, which are completely waterproof. We recommend you to use only reduced thickness socks, made with specific technical yarns which expel the moisture, in order to facilitate the evaporation through the membrane’s breathable pores.

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Technologies

Explorer Sole
Northwave developed this sole with Michelin Technical Soles to combine XC performance with the traction to walk securely on any terrain. The calibrated stiffness midsole unleashes pure power in the pedal area, while the more flexible medial zone makes it feel great when walking. The tread, whose pattern is inspired by two Michelin off-road tyres, and the outer shell are made from 100% Michelin rubber which is 28% more wear resistant than TPU and delivers excellent grip in all weathers.

S.L.W. 2
Maximum precision and usability. The side button offers dual functionality: press the button for micrometric release, or lift the button to instantly undo the shoe completely. The ergonomic shape of the ratchet base matches the shape of the foot for added comfort, while the size and minimized weight plus the outer soft-touch covering make it easier and better to grip. It features wires that harness the best technologies used in sailing, and can be easily replaced.