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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women\'s

Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's

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Pearl Izumi has combined a running shoe upper with the award-winning X-Alp bottom to produce the Seek, a balanced shoe on and off the pedals.

  • Women-specific design takes into account women's foot dimensions and pedal stroke to optimize comfort
  • Stiff nylon plates provide the toe spring and flexibility you want for running and the rigidity you need for pedaling
  • Lightweight , soft EVA midsoles absorb shock, return energy and provide cushioning
  • Quick drying, breathable mesh and synthetic uppers offer protection and durability
  • Traditional lace closure system goes on like your comfortable tennis shoes to secure the fit
  • Rugged carbon rubber lugged outsoles supply superior traction; beveled heel enhances mobility
  • Compatible with most clipless pedal systems (cleats sold separately)

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 38.

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Item 765135

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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Mountain biking
Polyester mesh/synthetic leather
Polyester mesh
Ortholite
EVA
Carbon rubber
25 ounces
Women's
Upper
Lining
Footbed
Midsole
Outsole
Average weight
Gender

Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's
 
3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good for walking (5)
  • Simple to use (4)
  • Well ventilated (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

        • Sizing:

        • Feels full size too small

           

          Feels half size too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          80% 

          (4 reviews)

          Feels half size too big

           

          Feels full size too big

           
        • Width:

        • Feels too narrow

           

          Feels true to width

           

          100% 

          (5 reviews)

          Feels too wide

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (3)

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      Apr

      24

      2009

      (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Nice Spinning Shoe

      By ll

      from Minneapolis, MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Good for Walking
      • Simple to Use
      • Well Ventilated

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuter shoes

        Comments about Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's:

        These are great for spinning class because they are well ventilated. Also great for quick rides to the grocery store on a sunny day, because you can comfortably walk around it them. The description says something about being able to run in them. I have tried this and while technically true, I wouldn't make this a practice because it would be pretty tough on your joints, but I would never expect a bike shoe to work for running. Dirt shows easily on the shoes as soon as you take them out in the rain or mudd. A very decent entry level shoe.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        31

        2009

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Very comfy!

        By liljan

        from Philadelphia, PA

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Good for Walking
        • Simple to Use
        • Well Ventilated

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Spin Class

          Comments about Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's:

          I tried different shoes to use in spin class, these where by far the most comfortable. It feels like a normal shoe!! It's stable and super-easy to use, I would definately buy it again.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels full size too small
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          23

          2010

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I would definitely recommend

          By Agility Cavalier Lover

          from Central Washington State

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Durable Sole
          • Good for Walking
          • Good Traction
          • Simple to Use
          • Well Ventilated

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's:

              I bought these because I have had good luck with PI running shoes (I did a 28-mile one-day hike from White Pass to Chinook Pass near Mt Rainier in a pair and they were great). I have this exact same shoe in the running version, so chose this one for my bike shoes and have not been disappointed. I would like the running shoes to be a touch longer, but not with the biking shoes. They are great and true to size. I am a 9-1/2 in bare-foot shoes and a 10 in winter sock shoes, and the 10 fits great with a medium or light weight sock. I wouldn't try to run in them, but they are very easy to walk in. They have a stiff insole in order to make your pedaling more efficient, so they don't flex like running shoes. That's better for biking, but not for running. Some PI shoes have the insole removable, but not these. The insole is attached to the shoe and doesn't come out. They also have a little elastic to hold the laces down so they don't come loose and catch in the chain. If you're looking for a good starter pair of bike shoes for long or short rides I recommend them without hesitation.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              May

              19

              2010

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great spinning shoe

              By LD1

              from PA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Good for Walking
              • Simple to Use
              • Well Ventilated

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's:

                  These shoes are great for spinning, and are great for clipping into the spin bike pedals. I can even wear them over to the weight room before or after class with no problem. I would never run in these shoes.

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Oct

                  15

                  2010

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  1.0

                  Numb Feet

                  By Plays Outdoors

                  from Teton Valley, Idaho

                  About Me Avid Cyclist

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                  Pros

                  • Good for Walking
                  • Good Traction

                  Cons

                  • Foot Goes Numb
                  • Hot

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek Bike Shoes - Women's:

                    I use this shoe to ride on a combination of dirt and paved roads. After about a hour of riding, my feet begin to go numb. I have not had this problem with any of my other biking shoes (road or mountain). I expected the shoe to be well ventilated, but my feet get very hot. They are comfortable for walking though.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Width:
                    • Feels true to width

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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