Northwave Tribute Triathlon Shoe
Italian manufacturer Northwave adds to its special line a triathlon shoe called the Tribute. It is made with a ST 7:5 carbon composite sole and two straps to allow quick access and security. The upper has mesh inserts with the soft Lorica material.
Once you have the shoe open, the strap can be set aside with another Velcro, to keep it from flapping back to the front of your shoe. It has a large-sized heel loop which is a must-have for easy pulling in or removal of the shoe during transitions.
The Tribute has the Omega heel that allows excellent grip which keeps you stable when you run and ride. There are rear air vents and a rubber heel which is replaceable. The Performance Pro footbed makes an arch inside the shoe to maximize potential power transferred from your foot to the pedal.
Retail price is $123.00.
These shoes are highly recommended, but beware-it is but my first pair of cycling shoes!
There is a significant change in power transfer, due to the carbon composite sole. No comparisson in any way to anything I used to wear before, one can tell the difference after the first 10m!
Yet, I am but a rookie…
So this piece of review goes to all us rookies out there!
There is an amazing ease on slipping the shoes on while cycling, the manufacturers really did their homework on this one. Thought I’d wait a bit till I got used to them, but went on trying taking them off and putting them on again, while cycling, as I approached the end of the first day’s course.
Piece of cake. I am certain that over time I will be doing this in seconds, shaving valuable time during transitions. Thought it would be harder actually, but the velcro ”sticks” to the side and it stays there.
Am really happy w/ these, but I would also like to point out that although the shoes felt comfortable when purchased, the toe box may be just a little bit too small… maybe opt for a size bigger, I don’t know, it is marginally comfortable for my tastes. Hope it becomes even more so over time.
Or maybe I’ll just lose the socks, and see if that will make a difference.
As for colour….weeeeeell, it’s a matter of preference. Not that important.
Hope the review was useful.