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Why Choose Northwave at 99 Bikes
Northwave brings mountain-grown performance straight to your pedals, crafting shoes that balance innovation, quality and design so you can ride comfortably, confidently and for kilometres on both road and trail.
Every pair carries over breakthrough technologies born in Alpine Italy, tailored to everyday riders who want gear that works hard, but doesn’t cost the earth.
The Northwave Story
Northwave began in 1971 in the footwear-making district of Montebelluna, northern Italy, founded by Gianni Piva as a specialist in ski boot liners and winter footwear. Over time it expanded into snowboarding boots and in 1993 introduced its first mountain-bike shoes, carried by bold colour and technical breakthroughs.
Today Northwave still designs and tests its products in mountain terrain, maintaining roots in craftsmanship, innovation and refined style. Every feature—from its patented dial closures to carbon reinforced soles—is built on decades of work that translates into comfort, control and performance on your ride.
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Why Ride Northwave?
- Patented dial closure systems make fit simple and precise with systems that allow step-by-step tightening or pull-to-release ease.
- Sole systems engineered for your terrain whether it is road, trail or mixed surfaces you’ll get grip, power transfer and walkability where needed.
- Seamless and ventilated uppers reduce hot spots and rub-points so long rides feel better from first pedal to last.
- Fit options for all feet come in standard, wide and women’s specific versions so fit is inclusive not exclusive.
- Sustainability in design backs up innovation with materials, testing and production that respect outdoor environments.
Popular Northwave Ranges Explained
Northwave Core Plus
Core Plus road shoes are built for riders wanting performance without premium price. A carbon-reinforced sole gives stiffness and efficient power transfer while being ventilated and compatible with both two bolt and three bolt cleat systems. The SLW2 dial plus strap fit system lets you fine-tune fit and release quickly.
Northwave Revolution
Revolution is road-oriented and designed to perform in speed and long-distance settings. It focuses on stiff soles for efficiency, multi-vent airflow to keep feet cool, and durable uppers that hold up over many rides.
Northwave Core 2
Core 2 brings the Core line into a more versatile category with added comfort, fit refinement, and value. Riders will feel the benefit of improved ventilation, supportive soles and an upper shaped to reduce pressure points.
Northwave Hammer Plus
Hammer Plus is built for off-road adventure with a hybrid blend of pedal performance and walkable grip. It includes the SLW3 dial closure plus strap, a Jaws Evo sole with deep tread for off-bike traction and a unibody upper that maximises ventilation without seams for comfort.
Northwave Tailwhip
Tailwhip flat-shoe style focuses on pedal feel and control for urban or mountain flat terrain. Its flat rubber sole provides grip, the upper protects well and ride feel stays solid without clip-ins.
Northwave Tribe 2
Tribe 2 carries on flat-pedal tradition with rugged materials and casual style. Grip, comfort and durability are front-of-mind for riders putting in long trail sessions or commuting across mixed terrain.
