Northwave Core Plus 2 Road Cycling Shoes

The Northwave Core Plus 2 is a very comfortable cycling shoe with a perfect fit. The Core Plus 2 is the improved version of the Northwave Core 2 thanks to the use of the new SLW3 fastening mechanism. This makes the shoe fit even better around your foot, improving its performance.

X-Dial SLW3 fastening mechanism
The Northwave Core Plus 2 features the new X-Dial SLW3 fastening mechanism, which makes the shoe fit better and feel more comfortable during cycling. The dial is located on the side of the shoe and can be used to prevent a fit that is too tight and/or pressure points on top of the foot. It also creates a very sleek and modern look.

NRG Air Carbon sole, suitable for both SPD-SL and SPD cleats
The sole of the Northwave Core Plus 2 is made of nylon, glass fibre and carbon. These materials make the sole comfortable and very sturdy. Optimal airflow along the bottom of the shoe is achieved by means of the AirFlow system. The sole is suitable for SPD-SL cleats and can also be converted to fit SPD cleats via an adapter. This Northwave adapter is not included with the shoes and is not available at Mantel at the moment.

Unibody construction
The Northwave Core Plus 2 has a Unibody construction, which eliminates pressure points on top of the foot. The 5 vents on the bottom of the Core Plus 2 provide additional ventilation and comfort. Also, there are tiny ventilation holes across the entire outer surface of the shoe, which makes it very breathable.

Detailed explanation of sizing in mm
To help you choose the right size shoe we have measured all shoes ourselves. All that's left for you to do is measure your own foot length, and we'll tell you which shoe size suits you best for each brand. If your foot length in mm does not appear on the shoe's product page, that means the shoe in question is not available in a size that suits your foot length.

You can easily measure your foot length using an A4 sheet of paper, placed on the floor against a wall. Stand with one foot on the piece of paper, with your heel against the wall. Draw a line above your big toe (or above the index toe if that is longer). Now mark your other foot on the paper in the same way. Measure both - the measurement of your longest foot is your foot length in mm's! Please note: some manufacturers have their own measuring system, and therefore, what is stated on the shoebox can deviate from what we have measured.

The shoe size you need can differ per brand. This is because certain brands run larger or smaller. To help you get the perfect fit, we've also classified the shoes as narrow, average, or wide fit. Read all about it in our blog!