The clipless Northwave Corsair 2 trail shoe aims to deliver a blend of on-bike stiffness to off-bike flexibility – no mean feat in a market awash with really excellent trail shoes. It’s a spring/summer-specific model featuring its own unique SLW3 closure system – a bit like the Boa system, an upper combining PU and ripstop materials with TPU anti-abrasion inserts for some added protection. Its Damp Evo sole claims excellent grip levels for a bit of hike-a-bike and features a generous 35mm cleat track.
As a fan of Italian brand Nortwave’s Kingrock Plus GTX winter riding boots, I was keen to see how its Corsair 2 model would perform against the best trail shoes.
