Pro Air Cycling Shoe - Men's
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Pro Air Cycling Shoe
Pearl Izumi is out to change how we think about lightweight, performance cycling shoes, and the Pro Air Cycling Shoe is worth considerable attention from any racer who weighs out components on a kitchen scale. Think about how excited we are when we see the speed gun light up to the pitcher's throw at over 100 miles per hour. It's thrilling, and it fills us with awe. The Pro Air comes in at 150 grams — for the size 42 — making it about the weight of a pro baseball and lighter than comparable carbon road shoes at a similar price.
Pearl Izumi developed the Pro Air with Ruckus Composites, a carbon repair brand out of Portland, Oregon, to maintain the stiffness of the predecessor, Pro Road V5, while reducing weight to virtually nothing. A mesh laminate upper and ventilated sole make up significant weight loss. Simultaneously, the lace-up design removes the structure of dials and cinch points, cleaning up the shoes' visuals and simplifying the design. We can't wait to lace-up, clip-in, and ride-on.
Details
- Ultralight carbon road shoe with classic lace-up appeal
- Carbon sole designed with Ruckus Composites
- Twenty percent lighter than predecessor
- Mesh laminate upper with reinforced zones for durability
- Replaceable insole and massively ventilated outsole
- Item #PLZO8E2
- Upper Material
- mesh laminate
- Lining
- textile
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- replaceable
- Sole
- carbon
- Cleat Compatibility
- 3-bolt
- Claimed Weight
- [size 42] 5.3oz (150g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
5 based on 4 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 6, 2023
Not quite there
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 47
- Height:
- 6' 2"
- Weight:
- 176
Really like the breathability and fit. I ride in hot weather and my fit don't even notice. An added benefit of the lightweight construction is that they dry really quickly if it happens to rain and your feet don't roast when wearing shoe covers. They also fit my narrow foot and the laces cinch up evenly. My biggest complaint is durability. Had them a few months and they are showing considerable wear and the tongue is splitting. i hope it's only the cosmetic bits that peel off.
October 15, 2021
Best
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 45
- Weight:
- 155
At first I had some reservations about the laces but changed my bias. These laces give the shoe a unique custom fit and hold my feet in place without loosening over the course of ride. Roomy toe box, heels set in place, they fit quite well. Sole doesn't flex even the tiniest bit. They seem durable for their intended purpose on the road. Looks good and easy to match w other kit.... There's not much to complain about and a lot of to praise.
October 9, 2021
These Are Must-Have Shoes
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 45.5
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 192
Okay, if you are on this site, you probably have at least 3 pairs of good road shoes already. But you don't have THESE! Big mistake. So light they float to the ground when you drop them. And the lace up - how retro is that? I use them on interval days because, it's true, you can't adjust laces on the fly, so these PI Airs are perfect for short, intense rides. But I did 3hrs in 'em too in dreadful LA heat and they were perfect for that ride as well with a little re-tie during a break. Tightening your lace ups is not the end of the world - but if you are concerned about your Strava time - you can bolt these down at the start and not have to tighten. I just don't ride that uncomfortably. Why? Anyway, buy these right now. They'll never go on sale and are too unique to become a long term item is my bet.
September 1, 2021
Light as, and great for hot weather.
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 46
- Height:
- 6' 2"
- Weight:
- 175
Super light and vented. I'm a huge sucker for laces and these hit the marks. Would be great if the tongue was a little more secure, it tends to scrunch a bit. Very sheer and super breezy on hot days paired with the right socks! Not for a wide foot at all!
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