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Winter riding is a game of survival, and keeping your feet (and hands) warm and dry is the ultimate battle. Northwave looked to bridge the gap between bulky, flexy winter footwear and high-end race shoes. The result is the Northwave Flagship GTX, a high-end winter shoe with top-tier warmth, full Gore-Tex waterproofing, and a race focused carbon sole. But at nearly $472, does it deliver the goods? (All Photos: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor.com) What is the Northwave Flagship GTX?
Northwave isn’t messing around with the Flagship GTX. This isn’t some clunky winter boot—it’s a full-on performance shoe wrapped in a Gore-Tex shell. They are the most aggressive, performance-driven winter shoes I’ve ever tested.
Here’s what makes it stand out: Gore-Tex Duratherm Kelvin Membrane – Keeps your feet dry and insulated, even when the roads turn to slush.
Full-Carbon Sole (Stiffness Index 14 out 15) – It’s race-stiff. Power transfer is top-tier, and no energy is wasted, but it’s winter… so who are you racing?
X-Dial SLW3 Closure System – Micro-adjustable dual dials that let you fine-tune the fit.
Neoprene Ankle Collar is a snug, stretchy piece that disrupts water and cold air. Aggressive Cold Rating – Northwave says it’s good down to 5°F (-15°C)… but real-world testing? That’s debatable. Northwave Flagship GTX Extreme Review inside Warm But Needs Help Under 10° Northwave rates these down to 5°F […]
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