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Pearl Izumi EM Tri N 1

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Pearl Izumi EM Tri N 1’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 1 runner review so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Current estimate: Below average

66
Overall
66
Value
75
Appearance
73
Comfort
68
Cushioning
68
Durability
67
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

2 Very low

2

Based on

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  3. External ratings

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.


Pros

  • Its one review so far rates appearance and value 5 out of 5, and calls the shoe light.

Cons

  • That reviewer finds it takes getting used to and less cushioned than the Brooks they came from, and marks it worse than their last shoe.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

EM Tri N 1 rates 66. This shoe has very low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

1 rating
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4/5 0
3/5 1
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Release
2016

Runner reviews

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3/5

Overall

After running in Brooks for the past 8 years I recently switched due to a sponsor change. The PI's take a little time getting used to but are light, not as cushiony however.

mck414 · Apr 5, 2015

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Pure Connect 3

Comfort
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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10.9 oz (men's)
8.7 oz (men's) Lightest
Stack
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40/35mm
38/33mm
Drop
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4mm
5mm
Release
2016
2022 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
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$165
$145
Best price
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$95 Lowest price
$160
Ratings
Overall
66 Below average
97 Exceptional
97 Exceptional
Comfort
68 Below average
99 Exceptional Best comfort
98 Exceptional
Cushioning
68 Below average
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
97 Exceptional
Durability
67 Below average
96 Excellent Best durability
87 Good
Appearance
73 Decent
75 Decent
87 Good Best appearance
Value
75 Decent
77 Decent
83 Good Best value rating
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