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Northwave Core Plus 2

Northwave Core Plus 2
4.7 / 5
Average from 38 reviews
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5 / 5

Perfect for wider feet, good value for money

- Laurens Gorter, 11 March, 2024

In my old Shimano racing shoes I often got trouble on longer tours because my feet are a bit wider, this problem has been solved with Northwave. They are fine and so far I feel I am much better in my shoes. I also have Northwave for my mountain bike and it is a breath of fresh air! Very good and nice shoe.

Pros & Cons

comfortable shoe fastening
luxury look
Northwave for the wide foot!
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5 / 5

Shoes fit well and are comfortable. Closure works well.

- Anoniem, 7 March, 2024

Shoes fit well and are comfortable. Closure works well

Pros & Cons

Fit well
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4 / 5

Great cycling shoes with good value for money

- Karina, 3 September, 2023

Great cycling shoes. Sleek and comfortable.

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5 / 5

Very pleasant shoe

- Hans, 24 August, 2023

See above

Pros & Cons

Easy to put on and take off
Light
Sits comfortably
Not yet discovered
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5 / 5

Very comfortable!

- Simon, 6 August, 2023

A lot more suitable for somewhat wider feet compared to similar shimano shoes, which are very narrow. The closure system closes so well that the Velcro hardly adds any value. Also, while cycling, you can easily tighten the fastening system by one notch. Something you can't do with comparable shoes with boa closure.

Pros & Cons

Good fit
Good stiffness/comfort balance
Price
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5 / 5

Highly recommended!

- Nick, 7 June, 2023

The shoes fit like a glove and fit perfectly on the foot due to the cord and button, which is attached high on the shoe. A top-notch product at a fair price!

Pros & Cons

Excellent price / quality ratio
Perfect fit wide / high foot
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5 / 5

Wide shoe with good fit high on the instep.

- Pieter, 1 May, 2023

Really wanted the Shimano RC500, but even the Wide fit was still too narrow. This Northwave is wider. Also, I like the closure better because it closes higher on the instep while the Shimano (which fits well) tightens lower on the instep. Personal preference. The lower closure (Velcro) doesn't even seem to be necessary. The twist closure is very nice because it is easy to loosen 1 or more taps while riding. In addition, it is easy (once you get the hang of it) to loosen in 1x in its entirety.

Pros & Cons

Easy to adjust per click while riding
Easy to loosen
Twist system ensures good fit
Wide shoe
Loosening system needs a little practice
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4 / 5

excellent shoe

- Geert, 7 April, 2023

Great shoe. Convenient closure.

Pros & Cons

comfortable
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4 / 5

Great fit, even large sizes!

- Harold, 1 April, 2023

Fine shoe, good fit and great for larger sizes too!

Pros & Cons

Also in large sizes
Fine in use
Good fit
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5 / 5

Good product and good service Mantel

- Jan, 21 March, 2023

Satisfied

Pros & Cons

Easy closure
Good price / quality
Good wide fit
Not yet experienced
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5 / 5

Ideal shoe (even if you have wide feet)

- Michel, 5 February, 2023

I found my wide-toed Shimano shoes ran too pointy for my feet, this caused complaints. Northwaves also fall wide, so was able to keep my current size on. Upon unpacking, I noticed right away that these shoes feel very sturdy, which I like. The twist closure is quite high, so you can't push your toes into the tip either. Cycled 100 km with them now, I think I'll stick with this brand for now.

Pros & Cons

Feels solid
High closure
Wide
Say it?
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4 / 5

Great shoes

- Ton, 8 December, 2022

About the Northwave Core Plus 2 shoes, bought them from you guys after a pleasant conversation over the phone. Shoes fit great, the best so far. Mainly because of the width of the shoe, I can finally move my feet. Turned out the previous shoes were all too narrow.

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5 / 5

perfect shoe.

- Patricia, 10 October, 2022

good fit, convenient - even on longer rides.

Pros & Cons

fair price for value
great fit due to boa
light weight

4 / 5

Lightweight with perfcect fit

- Nuno, 1 October, 2022

The shoe is very light and it seals perfectly. There's no wiggle when lifting the foot but at the same time nothing feels to tight or constraining. The one click loosening has proven really nice, since the foot expands a bit after your warm up you can loosen the shoe without the whole thing coming of, or running the risk of loosening too much. This can be done just with one click as you are riding. The base layer under the inner sole had glue that leaked and was covering some of the vents. It was also more dfificult than there youtube video shows, to access the spd plate area in order to replace that plate.

Pros & Cons

Lightweight
one click loosening
Sealing
Glue all over the vents
hard to replace SPD plate

5 / 5

Great shoe at affordable price.

- Jan Pieter, 24 September, 2022

Great connection by bicycle.

Pros & Cons

Easy closure
Good fit
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5 / 5

I would buy the Northwave shoes again in a heartbeat when my current ones wear out.

- Joris, 27 August, 2022

This shoe meets my expectations very well, it fits well (extra wide model), fits like a glove (even on longer rides) and also looks good!

Pros & Cons

Good fit
Good sole rigidity
Good twist closure mechnism
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4 / 5

Great shoe with nice price/quality

- Edgar, 26 August, 2022

Just bought, but satisfied

Pros & Cons

Good fit due to closure
Bit stiff if you are not used to a (partial) carbon sole
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4 / 5

Top shoes!

- Janneke, 23 August, 2022

I have worn them 4 rides now and am very satisfied. They are my first cycling shoes. I like the fit of them and it bikes very nicely. Only when you are just cycling away can the tongue sometimes cut a little lightly in your instep, but when you are at pace you don't feel them anymore and they are great.

Pros & Cons

Good fit
Sturdy
When pedaling slowly the tongue sometimes hurts
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5 / 5

Very fine shoe for the average cyclist with some more demands.

- Leon, 9 August, 2022

Shoe fits very well, even with a wide foot. Boa closes well and you can adjust while cycling which is also nice if you want to put on a bit more. Breathes well.

Pros & Cons

BOA is very nice, small adjustment possible
Nice color combination
Shoe fits very well, even with a wider foot
Are a bit on the expensive side
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4 / 5

Great shoe, closes well and does not pinch

- Teun, 17 April, 2022

Takes some getting used to with the locking system, but are really fine.

Pros & Cons

Closing well
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5 / 5

Top Shoes

- Louis, 14 April, 2022

Nice shoes, matching myn bike

Pros & Cons

Does what promises, nice shoes at fair price
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5 / 5

Perfect racing shoe for an average budget

- Willem, 29 January, 2022

Different brands/models tried. Northwave seems to fall just a bit wider, perfect for me. With the SLW twist closure, they fit well and are very easy to tighten/loosen in small steps. Also a good stiff sole, sufficient ventilation and very nicely finished. Top product

Pros & Cons

Appearance
Closure system
Fit
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4 / 5

Great beginner's shoe for flat feet

- Jorrit, 29 January, 2022

The shoe is very wide, making it a good fit for flat feet like me (Size 47). The button for fastening the shoe works effectively and the shoe is nice and sturdy. If you buy this shoe for its ability to accommodate SPD cleats, look further....

Pros & Cons

Fine turning system
Sturdy
Wide shoe
No spd-s fore-aft adjustment on shoe itself
SPD adapter not included
SPD mounting point difficult to use
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4 / 5

Beautiful product

- Bas, 17 January, 2022

Seats perfectly and does what get should do

Pros & Cons

Easy to tighten
Feels firm
Fit
Loosening is a trick
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5 / 5

Lovely shoe with top fit

- Mark, 9 June, 2021

The shoe fits like a glove. Closure is top notch and works smoothly. Lovely shoe for spring and summer

Pros & Cons

Fit
Price
Stiffness of sole
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5 / 5

Wonderful shoe, lordly comfort, easy to wear.

- Jos, 27 May, 2021

Wonderful shoe, lordly comfort, easy to wear.

Pros & Cons

Beautiful design
Easy to attach and detach
Lovely fit
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4 / 5

Comfortable shoe

- Yves, 18 May, 2021

These shoes are recommended if you have a wide foot. Further recommended to take 1 size up.

Pros & Cons

Beautiful design.
Good closure.
Ideal if you have a wide foot.
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5 / 5

Just a nice good shoe at reasonable price

- Mark, 8 April, 2021

Meets high expectations.

Pros & Cons

Easy to fasten and unfasten
Good value for money
Light
The perfect size for me, did not fall too wide.
None, not yet discovered
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5 / 5

good for wide feet

- Stefaan, 7 April, 2021

good for wide feet

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5 / 5

Lovely cycling shoes

- Henk, 3 April, 2021

The shoes fit me like a glove. First I had to get used to the system, but it works great. The shoes are neither big nor small, so just use your normal shoe size.

Pros & Cons

Adjustability
Appearance
Comfortable
Quality
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5 / 5

Great product

- Leo, 22 March, 2021

Definitely recommended

Pros & Cons

Good quality
Seats well
Very easy to adjust even when cycling
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4 / 5

Excellent choice

- Martin, 17 March, 2021

Great shoe

Pros & Cons

Good fit
Light
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5 / 5

Top shoe for a wide foot!

- GF, 11 March, 2021

Fit very nicely and are easy to put on/off.

Pros & Cons

Convenient closure
Good fit for wide feet
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5 / 5

Great shoes

- Berry, 9 March, 2021

Great shoes at a great price. Northwave shoes are always good don't want anything else.

Pros & Cons

Beautifully finished
Good quality
Stiff sole
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5 / 5

Very nice shoe with an excellent closure

- Marco, 7 March, 2021

A shoe that is comfortable to wear and which can be tightened at will using the rotary closure at the top. While cycling, the shoe remains comfortable to wear.

Pros & Cons

Closure
Fit
Price/quality
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5 / 5

Nice shoes

- Charles, 16 February, 2021

Great shoe at a good price

Pros & Cons

Roomy
Size fits
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5 / 5

Fine sports equipment

- Peter, 21 November, 2020

Lovely fitting shoes. Fine quick-release system!

Pros & Cons

Fit
Quick release system
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4 / 5

Good cycling shoes for the starter, with fine

- Diederik, 5 November, 2020

Great shoe at a good price. The closing mechanism is very nice. You can make the shoes just tight enough. Stretching the shoes is also very easy (little hassle) due to the closure mechanism.

Pros & Cons

Appearance
Closing mechanism
Price
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