Pearl Izumi

EM Road M2

EM Road M2
Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.7 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
25mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
9mm

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Good (70/100)

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Overall

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Comfort

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Cushioning

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Durability

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Value

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.7 oz M
Stack
25/16mm
Drop
9mm
7mm
Release
2014
2016
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (28%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (64%)
Good (74%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (45%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (28%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (37%)
Below average (39%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (22%)
Average (44%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

MTRaceTimer · Apr 4, 2015

5/5

Overall

The shoe fits like a glove, and my first time wearing it was the first time in over two years I didn't experience pain while running. I am still running pain free a year later, and I have gone through 6 of these shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 2, 2014

4/5

Overall

It has no arch which took some getting used to. I have not had any issues with it. It has been durable, comfortable, I wish it wouldn't cost so much though.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
2/5