Pearl Izumi EM Road N
Every version of the EM Road N we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the EM Road N scores above 70% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the EM Road N, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Pearl Izumi EM Road N 0 v2 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| Pearl Izumi EM Road N 2 v3 | 2016 | — | — | 87 | +8 | 3 | $120 MSRP |
| Pearl Izumi EM Road N 3 | 2016 | — | — | 79 | — | 2 | $130 MSRP |
| Pearl Izumi EM Road N 1 v2 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $115 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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MSRP $100
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Pearl Izumi
EM Road N 2 v387 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 40/100
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Three reviewers report long life, one finding a pair in good shape at 500 miles.
Durability 87MSRP $120
Overall87Durability87Value83Cushioning81Comfort77Appearance68Confidence40Buy it now
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Pros
Three reviewers report long life, one finding a pair in good shape at 500 miles.
One reviewer runs in it almost exclusively for two years and is injured far less than before.
Cons
All three reviewers note Pearl Izumi has discontinued it.
Reviewers rate appearance 3.7 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
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MSRP $115
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Pearl Izumi
EM Road N 379 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 26/100
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers describe a smooth, heavily cushioned ride good for recovery runs.
Durability 85MSRP $130
Overall79Durability85Comfort82Value80Cushioning78Appearance74Confidence26Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe a smooth, heavily cushioned ride good for recovery runs.
One reviewer says it protects against overpronation and keeps his knees healthy.
Cons
One reviewer calls it the heaviest shoe he owns by an ounce.
