The Northwave Aerlite SBS MTB is a faithful adaptation of its
As the name suggests, airflow is a key feature of the Aerlite SBS MTB,
Like many shoes these days, the Aerlite SBS MTB uses a semi-rigid
Moreover, Northwave manages to achieve this level of hold along with long-term
The heavily lugged outsole offers a secure and stable grip on a
Long-term durability has been top-notch, too, as neither the lugs nor
However, two major flaws mar the otherwise spotless performance. First, the shoes are rather heavy at 844g per pair (size 43.5) and finicky racer-types will undoubtedly
We can partially overlook the weight issue as these things have proven
Unfortunately, that means that many riders who might otherwise benefit
Otherwise, the Aerlite SBS MTB is a very good choice for an all-around

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