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 76, and the EM Road N rates above 61% 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 | — | — | 80 | +5 | 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 22.
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MSRP $100
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Pearl Izumi
EM Road N 2 v380 80 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 67
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Three reviewers report long life, one finding a pair in good shape at 500 miles.
Durability 81MSRP $120
Overall80Durability81Value79Cushioning75Comfort73Appearance69Confidence67Buy 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 62
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 30mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers describe a smooth, heavily cushioned ride good for recovery runs.
Durability 79MSRP $130
Overall75Durability79Value76Comfort76Cushioning73Appearance73Confidence62Buy 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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