Pearl Izumi EM Trail N 2 V2

Trail · Neutral

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Pearl Izumi EM Trail N 2 V2 rates in the 88th percentile overall among trail shoes. It rates highest on value.

Based on 4 runner reviews.

Pearl Izumi EM Trail N 2 V2

/ 2

Excellent

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 88% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

91/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 88% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

91
Value

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

93
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

93
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 79% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

88
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 61% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

81
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 57% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

80

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Reader Ratings

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Best ever

Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2019

5/5

Overall

Best ever
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 10, 2014

5/5

Overall

It is my favorite trail shoe right now. The only flaw with it is the upper is somewhat fragile and thin. I have not torn through yet @ 200 miles but looks like I could. the logo on the upper is peeling off. Aside from that, I love the ride and feel.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Pearl Izumi EM Trail N 2 V2
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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.6 oz M
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Stack
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37/32mm
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Drop
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5mm
7mm
Release
2016
2024 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (88%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (79%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (61%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (57%)
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Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (90%) Best value
Very good (87%)
Very good (87%)
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