Northwave Tribe Shoes
Brand | Northwave |
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The Tribe MTB shoe uses a flat, non-SPD Michelin rubber sole and traditional lacing.
As with virtually all rubber cycling products, grip, durability and comfort come into play. Northwave's and Michelin's Gecko+ compound is the stickiest on the market and withstand prolonged use on the pedal pins and on the dirt.
The stiff yet strategically flexible sole grants excellent power transfer when pedalling, yet follows the natural motion of the foot when hiking.
The shoe is also reinforced with TPU welded panels on damage prone areas to extend the life of the shoe, no matter how hard you ride.
The Tribe is designed for fair weather use and therefore offers a higher breathability therefore water permeability than the Clan.
Features:
- Sole featuring a co-developed MICHELIN-NW compound ensures excellent grip on the pedals
- Suede upper with large breathable mesh inserts
- Reinforcements with abrasion-resistant rubber prints on the toe and heel and a reinforced toecap
- Mesh tongue with customized padding combines protection and breathability
- Non-stretch laces are easily stowed in the elasticated keeper