Description of Northwave Bike Raptor SBS Bike Shoes - Men's:
Outstanding fit and outstanding grip whether you're hammering the pedals or scrambling up a root section make the Northwave Men's Raptor SBS a superb choice for mountain bikers at all levels. The Step-By-Step (SBS) instep buckle adjusts tighter or loosens up with the touch of a lever for fine-tuning mid-ride, and the Y-shaped heel counter banishes heel slip forever. When portaging and scrambling are the only available options, you'll appreciate the carbon-infused-rubber Jaws outsole, and the screw-in cleat option for winter rides.
Bottom Line: Seize the trail with tenacious grip and precision fit in the Northwave Raptor SBS.
Ordered these, hoping for a good fit. I wear a size 12 street shoe and the 46 was the right length...but these shoes are gigantor wide. I have a narrow foot but I was floating in these things, they must be at least an E width shoe. Really nice quality shoe though, just not my fit.
As usual Northwave delivers the best shoe there is. If you have high volume feet these are the best. I ride both the road and mtn shoes. Have never found another brand that fits better. And no I don't have fat feet just slightly wider than normal and I think much wider then the typical european sidi sizes for.
I bought these shoes because I have a wide foot and it seems that most cycling shoes run narrow. They fit great in the front, but my heel is swimming in the back. It isn't a problem when riding, but when you have to do some hike-a-bike up steep sections, the shoe flops off. I have tried putting a shim in the back but it hasn't helped much. I may need to take them to a shoe repair shop and see if they can sew something inside to take up all of that room in the heel area. Apart from the fit, they are really nice shoes with a good ratchet system and well made in general.
