Northwave Celsius XC Arctic GTX Winter Cycling Boot review

An off-road version of the accomplished Celsius Arctic GTX winter boot

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Northwave Celsius XC Arctic GTX winter cycling boots
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Cyclingnews Verdict

The Northwave Celsius XC Arctic GTX is warm, versatile and effective on the bike, with a grip𓆏py sole and good additional protection

Pros

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    Plush, fleece-lined shoe

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    Simple, effective fastening and 🍃on-the-fly adjustment

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    Aggressively grippy sole aওnd stud or spike options

Cons

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    Ankle cuff doesn’t seal completely

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    A little harder to remove than some alternatives

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    Ankle collar is harder to clean than the uppers

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These Northwave Celsius XC Arctic GTX winter boots are almost identical to the 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Celsius R Arctic GTX road version, except for the addition of off-road-friendly elements on the sole, and some additional protection. As in most instances, XC stands for 'cross country', and pertains to the off-road nature of this particular shoe, making them suitable for gravel and mountain bike adventures, as well as commuters who want a little extra ruggedness in their winter shoes♎' construction. 

We gave the road-going pair a middling 3.5 stars when we reviewed them recently, but how does the XC version compare to the 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:best winter cycling shoes on the market?