Northwave Hammer Plus review: Flexible gravel shoes for all-day comfort

Non-carbon fibre-soled cycling shoes can be seen as something of a backward step or even a downgrade at times. I know I’ve been guilty of thinking this in the past. Once the ‘upgrade’ to a carbon-soled shoe has been made, why would you need a nylon or rubbed-soled shoe?

I’ve been testing the Northwave Hammer Plus shoes this summer. They don’t have a carbon sole but I’ve been really impressed with the comfort they’ve provided both on and off the bike.