Northwave Bike Hornet Cycling Shoes

Contrary to the other review, these shoes are too small and narrow. I got a pair listed as size 13 US, but they are clearly only big enough for someone who normally wears size 12. They are also quite narrow.

I wear a 12 and all the size charts told me to order a 46 so I did. When I got the shoes they said they were and EU 46 but a 13 in US. I scratched my head and deiced to try them on. They were extra big even bigger than the old nikes I had been using that were a 47. I don't know if they were miss sized or if NorthWave just runs big in this style. I have ordered some Areator 3's in a 45 we will see how those fit and depending on the outcome one may stay or they both may go back. I just hope these guys refund my shipping with their 100% guarantee I would hate to blow an extra $20 just to find out their sizing chart is wrong. All that stuff to say after getting the shoes and looking at them closely they look well constructed and the sole is stiff as crap. They seem like they would be a very good shoe for the money. For me with the size problem they would make some huge blisters rubbing around. Just make sure you order a size smaller than you think. I will give the shoe 3 stars based solely on looks and fist impressions seeing as I won't actually get to use them.

So here's the run down. Based on the backcountry sizing chart I ordered a 46 since I normally wear a size 12US. When the shoes came they said 46EU inside but the US said 13. Strange, I know. So I figured what the heck and tired them on they were much wider and longer than I needed even bigger than the old Nikes I used to have in a 47 (that say 12.5US in them). So just be warned, I am not sure if the shoes are mis-sized or if the chart is wrong or this style just runs big. I have since ordered a pair of the NorthWave Areator 3's in a 45- we will just have to see what's going on here. I only hope that I get refunded my shipping too $30 bucks is a lot to pay to find out that their sizing chart is wrong. Based purely on looks and first impressions I will give these shoes 3 stars. The sole is stiff as crap they are fairly light and the seem to be built well. For the price I payed not bad! I can't say for sure because I have never used them.