Introducing the Northwave Himalaya Winter Performance Shoes

 

This winter, your lowest extremities will stay the warmest and driest EVER all season long thanks to Northwave’s winter boot – the Himalaya. The Himalaya is made with an Arctic GTX footbed: a four-layer aluminum and fleece construction that works with the membrane to deliver outstanding warmth and insulation. Alongside the extremely thermal insulating coating that’s strategically placed on the forefoot, the Himalaya’s leather upper has a protective water-repellent film and Thinsulate® 400 g lining all adds up to a lightweight boot ideal for winter’s below freezing temps.

The Himalaya clipless compatible shoes look like the ideal way to keep your feet warm and dry while out mountain biking during the brunt of the winter. With Thinsulate insulation, a high top gaiter cover, the Arctic GTX footbed with the Rock’R sole and the innovative SL2 lacing system your feet will be happy and toasty out on the trail and commuting.

Overview

• The leather upper with a protective water-repellent film and Thinsulate® 400 g lining delivers outstanding warmth and insulation even in the coldest weather
• Highly abrasion-resistant rubber reinforcements ensure 360° protection along the entire upper
• The SL2 super-quick lacing and longer power strap with custom-designed closures for the ankle and instep provide reliable weather protection and the snuggest fit around the ankle
• Reinforced rubber heel enhances protection from bumps
• The Arctic GTX footbed with a four-layer aluminum and fleece construction works with the membrane to deliver outstanding warmth and insulation
• Large reflective inserts for enhanced visibility
• The toe mount is designed for gaiter attachment
• Michelin Rock’R sole with two different compounds and calibrated stiffness provides excellent grip on all surfaces and enhanced stability
• Stiffness Index: 8
• Size: 36-47 (No half sizes; size up)
• Colors: Black
• Price: $279.99

Technology

SL2 Closing System
Speed Lace 2 is a fast, practical closure system with perfect holding power. Just pull the cable, push the mechanism down and your laces are locked in place. To release the laces, just slide the mechanism downwards.

Rock’R Sole
Northwave and Michelin worked together to create the new benchmark for all-mountain soles. The tread design features a large number of edges and increases the contact surface to provide excellent grip on all surfaces and enhanced stability. The tread blocks mirror the design of the top-of-the-range Wild Rock’R 2 tire and use two different compounds with calibrated stiffness. Northwave’s exclusive X-Crossbow double crossbow construction ensures excellent shock absorption in the heel area.

Massive shoulder sculptures
We’ve increased the shoulder tread blocks for greater stability.

Heel design
The heel is specially designed to provide better grip when you’ve got to put your foot down.

OC compound
The compound’s uniquely excellent grip is matched with heavy-duty strength for greater stability and abrasion resistance.

Oc4 compound
Even harder wearing than OC: the ultimate in abrasion and compression resistance.

Central sculptures
A claw design for optimum traction. The sipes on the tread improve your grip on wet terrain.

X-Crossbow construction
The combination of the shank’s crossbow design with the other materials makes the heel area remarkably springy, and that equals excellent shock absorption as well as incredible support along the arch.