Comments on: Pearl Izumi EM Road N1 Running Shoe Review

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 09 May 2016 20:18:38 +0000

Has anyone tried the N1 v2 to compare it with the previous version?

By: brad

brad — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 04:34:14 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. i was a big fan of the original n1 and have just ordered version 2. if they keep the ride similar and make minor improvements they'll have a big winner. surprisingly these seem to fly under the radar for a lot of folks. great, great shoe.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:30:09 +0000

In reply to Justin Perry. I have been eyeing v2, just need to get through some other reviews first :)

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:27:23 +0000

In reply to Pulsar. Much, much firmer.

By: Pulsar

Pulsar — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 06:09:18 +0000

Hi Pete! Can you compare the cushioning with the Kinvara 5?

By: Justin Perry

Justin Perry — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:46:17 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson.

Keep an eye on the new version of these starting to come out, it looks like they have segmented the outsole more (more flexibility) a it appears they have added a bit more outsole too, wih some small nubs. They are also introducing an N3 model tha thas even more cushion. I am currently debating on waiting for those or snatching up some N2’s as the go on sale…either way I have been drooling over these for a while as I am starting to dislike my Ride 7’s…maybe it is the cold weather, but the forefoot feels like concrete lately…otherwise a great shoe.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:49:05 +0000

In reply to Amanda. I never ran in the trail version unfortunately. The road version is quite a firm shoe, but smooth running. Took a few runs to get used to it but wound up liking it a lot.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:24:48 +0000

I am currently loving the PI EM N1 Trail shoe (took a gamble from RW’s liquidation shoes for $49). Considering the road version. Is the N1 Road essentially the same shoe as the trail version but without lugs?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 15:00:04 +0000

In reply to Brad Landry.

If you like the firm feel of the N1, the Saucony Mirage may be worth a look. Too firm for me but may be more durable: https://runblogger.com/2014/03/saucony-mirage-4-running-shoe-review-good-choice-if-you-like-a-firm-shoe.html. Also, which Kinvara did you try? There was an issue with one model having a high ankle collar, the fit of the newest version (5) is great on me.

By: Brad Landry

Brad Landry — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 23:35:17 +0000

I love my N1’s so far. Best fitting upper I have ever run in. The firmness of the shoe actually makes for an incredibly smooth run. The only issue I’m having is that the exposed EVA is shredding pretty quickly on the medial side. Do you have any recommendations of a 4mm”ish” lightweight trainer that has more blown rubber on the medial side of the sole? (I’ve tried the Kinvara, which was a great shoe, but rubbed my peronial tendons the wrong way – weird fit issue).

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:18:40 +0000

In reply to Dan Ziebarth. Thanks Dan, glad you like them!

By: Dan Ziebarth

Dan Ziebarth — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 06:06:09 +0000

Hi Pete, I have had the N1 road shoes for a while now and would so far say they are my favorite road shoe I have owned! In regard to the durability I have used mine for 400+ miles and they are still completely in tact. There is actually almost no wear and I have not had any discomfort problems. Also, I have worn these on both dry and muddy non-technical trails and I would say they are a viable options for dry less technical trails but have no real lug
on the outsole so I would look for another shoe on wet or more techy trails. Great reviews!