 Topic Name: SOLD: Pearl Izumi X-Alp PRO shoes
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on: June 14, 2011, 07:01:43 AM
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joeydurango
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For sale: A pair of Pearl Izumi X-Alp PRO shoes. Used but in very good condition. Size 46. $125 shipped.
I really like these shoes for bikepacking - so much, in fact, that when I realized I purchased the wrong size originally I had to get another pair. I've used these part-time since March. March and most of April was on the road, some of April and all of May were trail miles. Once the high country here began to melt out and I began doing longer rides I really realized that my 46's were a bit too small, and I reluctantly tracked down a size 47. They're great, so the 46's are up for sale.
This X-Alp model is no longer available - when I talked to the Pearl rep at Interbike last year he mentioned how the new top-end X-Alp is the Elite, which is less expensive and has a softer sole. The partially-carbon soles on my X-Alp PROs are great for pedaling and also for hiking. Not as flexible as a hiking shoe, of course, but any softer and I think I'd have hot spot issues, which I think would be the problem with the Elites. See other reviews of the PRO shoes on the gear section of this site.
I managed to get a pair of backstock PRO shoes from Pearl Izumi directly. They were $200... Zappos.com has two small sizes left for $220... and an online retailer with a terrible reputation "has" them for $164 (take your chances). For the used 46's I'm asking $125 shipped to continental US, or $110 if you want to pick them up in Durango. For reference purposes, I typically wear an 11 or 12 shoe size, depending on manufacturer, and the 47's fit great, while the 46's were a tiny bit small and became uncomfortable after about six hours on the trail.
PM me if interested, or shoot an email to joeydurango (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!
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Topic Name: SOLD: Pearl Izumi X-Alp PRO shoes
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Reply #1 on: June 14, 2011, 07:28:40 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2011, 07:28:40 AM » |
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whoa, not available anymore?
i just ordered a pair from the PI store online (size 43, so I couldn't have helped you out here...)
if they fit well i might have to order a backup!
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Topic Name: SOLD: Pearl Izumi X-Alp PRO shoes
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Reply #2 on: June 14, 2011, 09:16:14 AM
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joeydurango
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« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2011, 09:16:14 AM » |
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Yep, the new top of the line Pearl X-Alp shoe is the X-Alp Elite, which uses dual-density EVA instead of any carbon on the sole.
By the way, everyone, my photos are only appearing on my original post when I'm logged in. Not sure why that's the case, but if you'd like photos, email me at the address listed above and I'll send you some! Alternately, if anyone knows the secret to allowing attached photos to show up to the general public, say the word.
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Topic Name: SOLD: Pearl Izumi X-Alp PRO shoes
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Reply #3 on: June 14, 2011, 11:38:39 AM
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NT
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2011, 11:38:39 AM » |
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I got a pair of these shoes a couple months ago at the PI outlet store in Silverthorne. Love them- very comfortable to walk/hike in, and very supportive for biking. Might have to get another pair before they disappear! I have a pair of 44 X-Alp Enduros (no carbon), that are too big for me and not nearly as supportive. Might be selling those if anyone's interested (sorry to piggyback on your post, just wanted to chime in about how sweet the X-Alp Pros are).
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