Pearl Izumi EM Road N
Every version of the EM Road N we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the EM Road N rates above 58% 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
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | 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 | — | — | 79 | +4 | 3 | $120 MSRP |
| Pearl Izumi EM Road N 3 | 2016 | 10.4 oz | 30/22mm stack · 8mm drop | 75 | — | 2 | $130 MSRP |
| Pearl Izumi EM Road N 1 v2 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $115 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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MSRP $100
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Pearl Izumi
EM Road N 2 v379 79 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 1 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Three reviewers report long life, one finding a pair in good shape at 500 miles.
Durability 80MSRP $120
Overall79Durability80Value79Cushioning75Comfort73Appearance68Confidence1Buy 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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Pearl Izumi
EM Road N 375 75 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 30mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers describe a smooth, heavily cushioned ride good for recovery runs.
Durability 78MSRP $130
Overall75Durability78Value77Comfort76Cushioning73Appearance72Confidence2Buy 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.
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MSRP $115
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