All about: Pearl Izumi shoes

Pearl Izumi is a leading brand selling specially designed gear including clothes and shoes for athletes. Originating in Japan, Pearl Izumi has been providing high-performance gear for sixty years. This article takes a look at the range of Pearl Izumi shoes available on the market.

Running shoes

Men's running shoes by Pearl Izumi Pearl Izumi running shoes are designed with performance and comfort in mind. To this end, the brand has tailor-made shoes to cope with different surfaces. The brand currently sells five different types of road running shoes for men: Synchro Guide III, Iso Shift, Synchro Fuel, Synchro Float IV and Streak II, all priced at between $110.00 and $130.00. For trail running, there are three mens' styles: Iso Seek IV WRX, Synchro Fuel XC and Iso Seek IV, with prices starting at $105.00 and going up to $130.00. The two styles of men's trail shoes are the Iso Transition and the Streak III, priced at $110.00 and $115.00 respectively. Women's Pearl Izumi running shoes For women, the Pearl Izumi online outlet stocks a similarly wide range of running shoes. All five road running shoes styles for men are available in women's shoes. There are four styles of trail running shoes for women: the W Iso Seek IV WRX, Peak XC, Synchro Fuel XC and Iso Seek IV. Prices for trail running shoes range from $105.00 to $120.00. For trail running, check out the W Iso Transition, priced at $115.00 and the W Streak II which cost $110.00. *Prices correct as of 01.07.11.

Cycling shoes

Pearl Izumi cycling shoes are also a great bet for any enthusiastic cyclist or triathlete. The online store offers Road, Mountain Bike and X-Alp type footwear for men and women. Road riding footwear is lightweight yet sturdy. Men's road biking shoes start at $95.00 for the Select RD and go up to $290.00 for the Octane SLII RD. The professional mountain biking shoes have thick tread for solid grip and come in shoes and boot styles. Prices for Pearl Izumi mountain biking shoes range from $85.00 for the All Road shoes to $300.00 for the Octane SL II MTB. The X-Alp shoes are a cross between a walking boot and a biking shoe, and cost between $90.00 and $200.00. Pearl Izumi also stocks cycling shoes and covers with prices starting at $15.00.