Pearl Izumi X Project Pro 2017 Review

Mtb shoes if you re after a high end durable walkable shoe that s comfortable out of the box the x project pros tick all the boxes.

Pearl izumi x project pro 2017 review.

Last year we had the opportunity to review the x project elite and loved it but now the game has been taken to another level. Riding and hiking beyond the limits of the pearl izumi x project p r o. The x project pro is one of our second generation x project mountain bike shoes. The winner of our editors choice award in our last review the pearl izumi x project pro returns with some minor updates over the previous model.

Pearl izumi x alp enduro iv while the x project p r o. Shoe by greg heil november 2 2017 i have been known to destroy mountain bike shoes and in such a short time we re talking weeks or less that keeping myself in mountain bike shoes if i had to pay for all of them would be a very expensive endeavor indeed. Pearl izumi x project p r o. If you re one of the riders that loves to get after it and push the limits on and off your bike the pearl izumi x project mtb shoes are worth taking for a spin.

Limited edition men s cycling shoes instead. X project combines a rigid carbon sole that stays stiff while pedaling and flexes while walking without compromising off the bike hike ability and traction. The pearl izumi x project pro is pearl izumi s top of the line mountain bike shoe featuring the boa lacing system and is ready for a serious beating on the trail. Riders that spend time hiking their bikes will be much better served by the x alp enduro iv but will miss out on the customizable fit offered by the x project p r o.

This year s podium ambitions necessitate a serious upgrade so toss your old shoes and upgrade to pearl izumi s x project p r o. Pearl izumi x project elite mtb shoes review. Pearl izumi x project p r o. By kevin fonger published august 4 2017 8 13 am updated december 17 2019 9 54 pm.

The carbon fiber insert transmits power well while a flexible toe and grippy lugs provide off bike dexterity and confidence. Pearl izumi s x project elite shoes offer a magic blend of on bike efficiency and off bike confidence thanks to a clever outsole design. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. This makes x project perfect for all mountain bikers and cyclocross riders.

The sole of the x project elite is where the magic happens. Favors on the bike performance over everything else the x alp enduro iv is equally happy pedaling and hiking.