- Home
- Bike
- Cycling Shoes
- Men's Cycling Shoes
- Northwave Bike Vertigo SBS Cycling Shoes - Men's
- Men's Cycling Shoes
- Cycling Shoes
- Bike
Northwave Bike Vertigo SBS Cycling Shoes - Men's
More
Northwave Bike Vertigo SBS Cycling Shoes - Men's
The Northwave Men's Vertigo SBS Road Cycling Shoe works through several channels to transfer force effectively, minimize wasted energy, and maximize comfort. Northwave gave this high-performance shoe a fiberglass-filled nylon sole enriched with carbon powder for stiffness and better pedal feel—doughy freshman feet, beware. The Vertigo uses Northwave's patented Step By Step buckle, which not only lets you micro-adjust the tightness (see silver piece), it allows you to release pressure in equally small increments (see yellow piece), so you experience a custom fit. You'll also enjoy natural-feeling heel hold, thanks to the Y-shaped heel counter, and well-ventilated feet, courtesy of Airmesh uppers and perforated footbeds.
Bottom Line: Not shoes—extensions of your feet.
Ask Questions. Write Reviews. Give Answers.
Do these soles accept 2-bolt cleats without adapters?
Do these soles accept 2-bolt cleats without adapters?
By: ergoweride2358626
August 14, 2008
Sizing queston. If I wear a 41 in Pearl Izumi and a 41.5 in...
Sizing queston. If I wear a 41 in Pearl Izumi and a 41.5 in Specialized. What do I need with these?
By: dhfogel2347967
August 8, 2008
I wish I had an easier answer for you other than you need to try both on. Most people I know find Northwave fairly comparable to Pearl Izumi, but really, every single shoe has a different cut. Yes, even within the same model line from a manufacturer. It's an inherit flaw of shoe-making.
Except for Crocs. But those things suck.
Because Backcountry has a killer return policy, you can order both and simply return the one that doesn't fit.
By: mattf ![]()
August 9, 2008
if i buy these shoes, do they come with the appropriate pedals?...
if i buy these shoes, do they come with the appropriate pedals? this would be the first time i've purchased bike shoes, so i don't know what else i'll need.
By: mpmicks2256431
June 11, 2008
No, shoes do not come with pedals. When you buy some pedals, they will come with the appropriate cleat that will attach to the shoes.
By: teleman ![]()
June 11, 2008
Tech Specs:
| Material: | [Upper] Synthetic leather, Airmesh |
| Lining: | Synthetic |
| Soleplate: | Carbon-reinforced fiberglass |
| Tread: | No |
| Lacing: | Hook-and-loop, SBS micro buckle |
| Cleat Compatibility: | 3-hole road |
| Cleat Included: | No |
| Weight: | Not specified |
| Recommended Use: | Road biking |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |





