Pearl iZUMi EMotion Road N 1 Reviews

Pearl iZUMi EMotion Road N 1 run is what happens when you re-think the running experience from the ground up. A starting point not rooted in '70s folklore or industry dogma, but in simply creating better running products. The Pearl iZUMi design process has no constraints based on that's-the-way-everyone-does-it thinking or complex techno mumbo-jumbo. Pearl iZUMi PURE run is simply a better way of designing products. All Pearl iZUMi products are created based on a philosophy of no complexity and no compromise. The result is out-of-the-box comfort you can see and feel. This is PURE run.

PROS

• Great neutral training option for biomechanically efficient runners
• As a racer for heavier runners
• Over-pronators

CONS
Lacking the suppleness and dexterity of many “racing” flats;
Color options may not be for everyone;
Very similar to the PI Road N2

VERDICT: The Pearl Izumi E: Motion N1 is a great go-to shoe for a variety of runners. For those who are used to Pearl Izumi’s more traditional options, the N1 will be a pleasant surprise given their blending of cushioning with more minimal features on the outsole. Faster runners can wear this for daily training, and heavier runners with mild biomechanical issues will love this shoe for faster runs and races. Its plush platform will accommodate most foot types very well, and the firm ride offers enough stability to support varying degrees of motion at ground-strike.

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Pearl iZUMi EMotion Road N 1 Impression

In 2004, my first pair of “real” running shoes was the Pearl iZUMi EMotion Road N 1 Push. It featured a seamless upper and flat outsole with a light-weight platform which influenced my opinion of virtually every running shoe that I have ever worn. I contribute my current running shoe preferences largely to this model and was very pleased when PI brought back this general design.

Having tested the Road N2 for RSG a few months back, my expectations were largely accurate with the Road N1. I anticipated roughly the same shoe with a slightly lower profile and a little lighter platform. Alas, that is the Road N1 in a nut shell.

The color ways I received in both models were similar to the point of me having to look twice on my shoe rack to tell them apart. I think I have enjoyed the N1 better due to the fact that I train in very minimal footwear most of the time, and this shoe feels less sloppy underfoot at faster paces.

Pearl iZUMi EMotion Road N 1 Upper

As noted in my review of the N2, the upper on these models is extraordinarily comfortable. It is sock-like but still hugs the foot well. One complaint I had with the N2 was a bit of tongue slippage on longer runs where the tongue would drift a bit to one side of the shoe’s mouth. The N1 is more streamlined and the upper feels tighter, which has prevented such slippage in my experience.

Pearl iZUMi EMotion Road N 1  Conclusion

As noted above, the Pearl iZUMi EMotion Road N 1 will please a variety of runners for its functionality across the board, plush comfort, and smooth ride. While it is very similar in most respects to the N2, there is enough difference between the two to justify having a different model. Faster runners will want something lighter on race day, but for most athletes the Road N1 can perform just as well on Tuesday’s easy hour as it will on Saturday’s 10K road race. Overall, a great shoe if you are interested in trying Pearl Izumi’s E:Motion line.Click here to check price!!!!!