X-Project P.R.O. Cycling Shoe - Men's
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The new Pearl Izumi Men's X-Project P.R.O. Cycling Shoes perch atop the X-Project line with their efficient carbon composite sole and a comfortable upper that's more than up to your next XC or cyclocross challenge. The stiff sole is complemented by an outsole featuring molded rubber tips on hollow TPU lugs that lend enough traction to dig through mud, rock, sand, and any other challenging conditions you may encounter en route to the finishing tape. The EVA foam heel takes a cue from cushioned running industry technology, helping to reduce the impact on your joints if you end up having to hike or run repeatedly throughout a long ride or race.
Pearl Izumi shapes the upper from its 3-layer Seamless Composite synthetic with a flexible fit that conforms to a variety of foot shapes, making hot spots and pressure points unlikely. It also allows for ample air transfer, helping to pull moisture from your feet and socks. The dual BOA IP1 dials give you extensive adjustability pre-ride or from the saddle, allowing you to achieve a secure fit that helps prevent numb feet in the middle of a trail.
Details
- A race-ready mountain bike or cyclocross shoe
- Carbon composite sole efficiently transfers power
- Lugged outsole provides grip and walkability
- Seamless synthetic upper shapes to your foot
- Dual BOA IP1 dials adjust the fit in 1mm increments
- Adjustable 1:1 insole lets you further customize fit
- Item #PLZ00HJ
- Upper Material
- Advanced 3-Layer Seamless Composite
- Closure
- 2 BOA IP1 dials
- Footbed
- 1:1 insole system
- Sole
- carbon composite, [outsole] molded carbon rubber tips on TPU lugs
- Cleat Compatibility
- 2-bolt
- Claimed Weight
- [size 43] 370g
- Recommended Use
- mountain bike, cyclocross
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 5, 2020
Features galore, tick all the boxes
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- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
my last bikepack trip trashed another pair of Shimano shoes (tore the michelin sole free from the rigid 'last' if that's what its called). I've generally been stuck on Shimano and FiveTen shoes for riding. Decided to try something different and these Pearls made the cut. Time will tell if my riding style and the care (utter lack) I give them will result in long-term durability. But--here's why I chose these. Rigid and heavily lugged sole--should work on and off bike and if/when walking briefly on pavement (no clinking cleat). Fit was great and adjustable with a sleeved insole and a couple sizes of arch and tarsal pads that gave me a semi-custom fit at setup. Lets be clear here--for me, I could get a comfortable shoe just with the insole and cranking the boa's appropriately. But messing with the sole inserts seemed to get me something ever so slightly more comfortable (?). One of the biggest reasons for choosing this shoe over others is the dual boa's mounted on the top of the shoe. I've tired of laces, speed laces (salomon style used on some shimano etc), and velcro on my bike shoes. Ratcheting buckles are AOK but I've ripped the side mount buckles off a couple shoes in my mtb riding lifetime so far (ripping a narrow line with boulders at pedal height) that BOAs on the top seem to make a lot of sense.
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