At the recent Italian Bike Festival, the Veneto-based brand Northwave previewed its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, marking the beginning of a truly new era. This revolutionary project redefines the brand's “high-end” range, introducing the Extreme Line as a manifesto of innovation and top-level performance. A preview that has sparked the enthusiasm of industry insiders and enthusiasts was the presentation right in Misano Adriatico of the new top-of-the-range off-road shoe: the Extreme X, expected on the market at the beginning of the new year.
Northwave’s 2026 collection isn’t just about new products, it’s also introducing a completely new collection structure. During the preview held at the NW stand in IBF, the brand has unveiled two distinct lines, while maintaining an ongoing dialogue with its rich “heritage”. The first, the Extreme Line, embodies the very essence of performance and aspiration, embracing every cycling discipline: road, mountain bike and gravel.
Extreme? An experience…
More than just a collection, Extreme represents the true benchmark of Northwave innovation. It is the expression of a way of experiencing cycling that has its roots in the history of the company and in the athletes who have marked its success.With a vision focused on performance and contemporaneity, the Extreme Line immediately stands out for its strong creative imprint and unmistakable aesthetic. Each single product is a concentration of technology and design, designed to be recognized and appreciated by the most demanding cyclists.
The current Extreme catalog includes the Veloce Extreme, the high-performance road shoe that continues to ride in the WorldTour and win the hearts of enthusiasts. In the coming months, this authentic… champion will be joined by the brand new Extreme X, the off-road shoe par excellence, designed for cross country, marathon and fast gravel.
A new frontier for off-road
From the early months of 2026, the Extreme X will become the new reference point for Northwave athletes and teams in the world of off-road racing. Born from the legacy of successes built with the know-how and innovative approach of the Italian company, this shoe promises to raise the performance bar.
Among its strong points is the Hyperlight HT sole, an evolution of the one developed for the Veloce Extreme. This sole, characterised by the unmistakable carbon “high-tail”, brings the “off-road” world the same exceptional power transmission and responsiveness already appreciated on the roadThe Extreme X is proof of Northwave’s ability to transform its vision into concrete solutions for those seeking maximum performance.
Alongside the Extreme Line, Northwave also offers the Core Line, an increasingly extensive range, capable of meeting the needs of any cyclist. Both lines, Extreme and Core, share a strong stylistic and design approach, which reflects the passion and expertise of the brand.
The new Extreme Spring/Summer 2026 collection will be available in stores starting in early 2026.
