AS A LONG-TIME WEARER OF Northwave kicks, including a beloved pair of Extreme GT’s I’ve had for more than four years now, I was super keen to try out the new Extreme Pro 3.
Perched at the summit of the Italian brand’s 2023 road range –and worn by the likes of Hour Record holder, Filippo Ganna – anticipation levels were high across the board.Adjustability. Breathability. Weight. Stiffness. Performance. Styling.
However, given top-end Northwave models have also traditionally tended to offer sharp value, the first thing to catch my eye was actually the $530 RRP price-tag.
Quite simply, the more you pay,