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A big step forward for Pearl Izumi shoe offerings, the P.R.O. Road is comfortable and formfitting from the first pedal stroke thanks to a longitudinal, arch-supporting insole; a gripping heel cup; and three offset straps, including a buckle closure on top. A padded tongue relieves potential pressure points across the instep and the roomy forefoot area accommodates wider feet well. Pearl's unidirectional P.R.O. Grade carbon proved ultrastiff for great power delivery. We felt a few hot spots on the balls of our feet during initial test runs, but these abated as the shoes broke in.--David L'Heureux Buy It: If you are ready to pay the price for a high-performance, race-ready shoe Forget It: If you prefer conservative graphics, color and design (www.bicycling.com)
A big step forward for Pearl Izumi shoe offerings, the P.R.O. Road is comfortable and formfitting from the first pedal stroke thanks to a longitudinal, arch-supporting insole; a gripping heel cup; and three offset straps, including a buckle closure on top. A padded tongue relieves potential pressure points across the instep and the roomy forefoot area accommodates wider feet well. Pearl's unidirectional P.R.O. Grade carbon proved ultrastiff for great power delivery. We felt a few hot spots on the balls of our feet during initial test runs, but these abated as the shoes broke in.--David L'Heureux Buy It: If you are ready to pay the price for a high-performance, race-ready shoe Forget It: If you prefer conservative graphics, color and design (www.bicycling.com)
