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Amazon Customer
June 09, 2022
Great fit. Comfortable. Easy walking. Easy Adjustment.
I am a 5'9", 65yr old,172lb male. I use cycling for fitness along with running, weight lifting and kayaking. I have run and cycled for over 50yrs. I have used Pearl Izumi products for a number of years due to their overall fit, consistent performance and durability. The X-Alp Summits are no exception. I have worn them on several rides over the last month that I have been very pleased with. I particularly like the BOA closure system both because of ease of use and the even distribution of force across the top of my feet. Also walking off bike is excellent and doesn't mare our hardwood floors. Shipping was efficient with no negative occurrences.
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Love this shoe!
This is the best bike shoe i have found since Keen stopped making a bike shoe. It offers super support and the hard sole is just what i need for my neuropathy.
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Large toe box.
On Time & as described. Very comfortable from the get-go. Large toe box.
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Dale Gosser
March 09, 2022
Comfortable and solid
A little stiff at first but broke in easily after a couple of rides. Now they are just like wearing regular shoes. Love them.
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Update: Love the BOA, don't like the blister inducing stiff vinyl tongue
Update: you'll note in my original review I didn't care for the stiff vinyl tongue. Well after a long ride on a hot day I came back with a small blister on the front of my ankle. If you wear high socks this might not be an issue, but for me it was the last straw. Sending them back. A small blister may not seem like much until you have the shoe tongue digging into it 70 times a second for 2 hours.When I first tried these on I was ready to send them back. Why would Pearl construct the shoe tongue using a stiff vinyl/plastic material? Especially when the tongue is high enough to dig into my bare ankle (I usually ride in low socks). I decided to take them for a test ride before I gave up on them, especially since I loved, and wore out, my last set of Pearl bike shoes. Well, after several rides I'm happy to report that the stiff plastic does not bother me much if at all - but still don't like the construction of the tongue. Otherwise I kinda like the shoes. I have noticed they get a little warm on hot rides. If they start giving me "hot foot" I'll update the review. I really like the BOA lacing system. The shoes are easy to slip on and crank tight, plus if need be I can adjust them on the fly while riding. Sizing was fine for me. I usually run between a size 9.5 and 10, and the size 44 I ordered fits well
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Look decent, light weight, well priced
I own bike shoes from different brands and honestly I bought these because they where in promotion and Ive had good experience w/ PEARL IZUMI. They came in spotless, are very comfortable, and fit well for the size. They are OK looking — but tastes are subjective. Not as heavy or substantial as MTB Leatts or 5-10s, comparable to lighter shoes like Giros. A good buy IMO. Recommended.
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Tom.........Michigan
August 06, 2025
Finally a little width in a cycling shoe
These are just wide enough. True 10.5. Very happy with this purchase.
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