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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro shoes | $84.99
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Pearl Izumi X-alp Enduro Shoes

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"Ideal as first pair of clipless shoes or if you’re into navigation-style events"

By Ric Mclaughlin

The revised X-Alp Enduro shoes are ideal for clippy shoe newbies and navigation style events.

They’re effectively a cross between traditional disco slippers and outdoor trainers. The X-Alps are reinforced where they need to be and feature a grippy rubber sole, ratchet closure and a breathable mesh upper.

There is more flex on the pedals than with a regular clipless shoe, but the shoe plate never intrudes into the sole of your foot. Obviously this flex means power transfer is down a bit, but then that’s not what these shoes are about.

Off the bike they don’t feel a million miles away from a hiking shoe, with more sole thickness where the shoeplate is.

The X-alp Enduro shoes manage to pull off exactly what they promise offering flexible comfort, efficient pedalling and a snug fit.

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Specification

Name:
X-Alp Enduro shoes
Built by:
Pearl Izumi
Price:
$84.99
Manufacturer's Description:
Built to hike steep terrain well and move fast with forefoot toe flex and a running shoe heel strike bevel,Drain holes in toe and heel for letting water pass through •Super secure midfoot traction with the bite of nylon ridges and rubberQuick drying
Available Colours:
black/orange/grey
Available In (Mens/Womens):
Mens, Womens
Shoe Type:
Adventure, Hiking
Shoe Sizes Available:
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 UK

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