Prepared for anything.
Borrowing from its top-tier mountain shoe, Pearl Izumi created the X-Project 2.0 Women''s Shoe to offer a slightly more wallet-friendly option for the self-sponsored rider, which features the same carbon sole as its pricier sibling and requiring few sacrifices for its more palatable price. Aimed at riders who need light, responsive shoes with a tread that won''t leave them struggling through run-ups and barrier hopping, the X-Project 2.0 makes a worthwhile ''cross or XC investment.
Pearl Izumi starts with a synthetic upper that achieves its streamlined, contoured fit with the use of heat-bonded seaming rather than traditional stitched seams. This translates to a breathable and flexible upper that''s far less likely to create hot spots or pressure points. The bi-directional closure system gathers equally from each side, further contributing to the shoes'' tailored fit and allowing you to dial in the precise fit that will work for you without ending up with numb feet halfway through a race.
Within the shoe, Pearl Izumi''s 1:1 Insole System provides arch support specified to the left and right foot, while an EVA foam heel ? borrowed from softer, springier running shoe technology ? helps absorb impact when you''re forced off the bike to run through a challenging, rock-laced section of trail.
Underneath the shoe, the power transfer you count on in a race is delivered via a full-length tapered carbon fiber plate, which manages to dutifully deliver watts to the pedals while remaining forgiving enough for you to hike or run with. The rugged outsole, built with durable rubber tips on hollow TPU lugs, adds significant traction but very little weight to the shoe all-together.
Off-road cycling shoes for CX and XC
Carbon stiffness underfoot keeps pedaling efficient
Hollow lugs save weight while adding traction
Upper with heat-sealed seams reduces potential irritation
Center-mounted dial wraps the foot rather than pulling across it
Strap on forefoot for dialing metatarsal fit
Item #PLZ00DB

Upper Materialseamless synthetic
Closure1 Boa dial, 1 hook-and-loop strap
FootbedEVA
Solefull-length tapered carbon fiber plate
Cleat Compatibility2-bolt
Claimed Weight[size 40] 315g
Recommended Usemountain bike
Manufacturer Warrantylifetime