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The racers choice of footwear now packs more heat for 'real' ridersWhile last years Celcius J GTX was good at keeping water out, it wasn't so good at insulating your feet from the cold. To address this issue, Northwave has made the previously slim Celcius into a more meaty looking affair.Where the Celcius scores is the fit, it's by faer the most luxurious in the test (Shimano MW02, Sidi Diablo), really cossetting your feet. The fit is helped by the fact that Northwave uses a lace and velcro combo to secure them to your hooves. The lace does up using a slide lock, so no worries about tying laces with frozen fingers. The outsole provides decent grip and , like all the shoes here, provides the option of adding twin toe studs if you think you'll be hiking up slippery hills. One small detail that niggled was the mesh finsh to the front section; although it was waterproof, it became clogged with mud very easily after winter rides and was pretty fiddly to get clean.
Celcius is ready to ride whatever the weather
Northwave Celsius J GTX ShoesNorthwave's winter boots are always popular with riders after high performance while others hibernate-and it's easy to see why.The reinforced sole is as stiff as most race shoes, and the whole upper is very rigid too, giving a rock solid feel throughout. The speed lace system cinches down snugly and works well with gloves. The sole-sealed Gore-Tex liner also comes up high inside for dry paddling. The wide spaced 'Jaws' sole tread and optional toe studs means loads of clambering grip. The upper flap and collar are uncomfortably stiff at first, and even when softened need leaving loose enough to let splash/rain water in.
Superb pedalling performance and overall stiffness, but cosy comfort is lacking.
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