4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 5, 2015
50 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Inov-8 X-Talon 212
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Pearl Izumi EM Trail N1
Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Pearl Izumi EM Trail N1’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 2 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
43 Low
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- One reviewer finds the simple upper holds the foot well.
- One reviewer raced every race in 2013 and 2014 in it, and found the cushioning sufficient for ultra distances.
- Both reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Cons
- One reviewer describes it as a good all-round trail shoe for mostly dry conditions.
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2014
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
norby · Aug 28, 2014
90 mpw
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Pearl Izumi EM Trail N1 In Context
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Inov-8 X-Talon 212 1 runner