Northwave Aerator 3

Price Paid:  $219.00 at Excel Sports

Favorite Ride:
turning laps at the Superdrome

Bike Setup:
Road bike, Ultegra, Speedplays

Summary:
I rode a pair of DMT's for a few seasons but they were always a little tight in the toe box. So I wanted something wider. I picked up some Northwaves based on some rec's in the forums here. I have been very pleasantly surprised. Even with the wide toe box, the heel is rock solid.

They are every bit as good as any Sidi or DMT on the market, at 2/3's the price. A+ across the board. Light, stiff, good looking. What more could you want.

Strengths:
Light
Stiff
Rock solid heel
Easy adjustable velcro straps - much better than buckles
Good looking colors
Well ventilated for riding in the Texas heat
Inexpensive for carbon soled shoes

Weaknesses:
I didn't get mine on sale

Similar Products Used:
Sidi Genius, DMT Ultimax, Diadora

Price Paid:  $178.00 at World Cup Ski and Cy

Favorite Ride:
Tour of Christiana (stage race)

Bike Setup:
Token R5 full carbon
Campy Record 07 grouppo
Token T1 carbon wheels (race)

Summary:
I've used Northwave off and on for years, but I found these to be the best northwaves I've ever owned. stiff, yet comfortable. I never once got hot spots and it was always easy to keep them tightened up. I like these so much that I'm getting a 2nd pair and using my old pair as spares.

Strengths:
stiff soles
the italiano look
adjustability

Weaknesses:
none really, previous nw's had a problem with the sole coming unattached from the carbon, but these don't seem to have that issue. GREAT SHOES

Similar Products Used:
Sidi Ergo 1