Pearl Izumi Men's X-Project 1.0 Cycling Shoe

After reading all of the reviews, I was very afraid that size 42 would have been too small for me. I currently own Nike, Lake, and Forte shoes, all of them size 42. In my mind it seemed impossible that Pearl Izumi, a Japanese manufacturer, would mess up their high-end product. First, I compared the insoles of the Pearl Izumi versus my Forte shoes, and they were identical. Second, I compared the bottoms, and again they were identical. Third, I put on some thin MTB socks, and tried the Pear Izumis, and they fit. Fourth, there was no “extra inch” in front of my toe, like a hiking shoe salesman would recommend to allow for. The shoe works great with real MTB socks, but not with fluffy hiking ones. The Pearl Izumi bicycling shoe has a precise fit, not a sloppy one. The shoe is adequate for walking that 1% of the MTB trail, but on the other 99% it will deliver total human-bicycle integration. This is an excellent shoe.

Good product but too narrow and tight

Very comfortable. Good stiffness. Soles came apart after 5 months of use. I would expect more for the price.

great shoe EXCEPT, must have been due to the heat while in the back of my truck, toe box seam at top melted (?) and now there are rough plastic section in both shoes.

I bought this shoes almost a year ago, this are my racing shoes but it only lasted like 10 uses. The sole ripped off, so I wrote directly to Pearl Izumi for warranty information and never received an answer from them.

I normally would wear a size 42.5, but in these size 44 fits perfectly.The dual BOA closure system works well, allows me to quickly adjust the tension to a good level. The tongue stays in place nicely. I have a high instep, and for instance many other brands are too tight and do not fit me at all.I usually do not need to readjust anything during a ride. Have so far done a little over 60 miles and no complaints.Love the insoles that comes with these shoes, came with interchangeable inserts to tune the soles to your foot.Overall, these shoes are comfy, I'm hoping the closure system will last for several years...Recommended!

You need to take 1 ou 2 sizes UP.

too expensive for what it provides