Pearl Izumi (Japan) - Press Release: In our quest to make the best-performing shoe possible, we used less, reducing the amount of material for the upper as well as the full carbon-fiber sole. Re-engineering the sole was a 24-month process, during which we worked to concentrate carbon only where needed, resulting in a 22% weight savings over the previous plate.

The sock-like fully knit upper means we can tune each zone for the right level of flexibility and retention, plus there’s no waste from trimming; we use it exactly as it is finished. And by bonding nearly all of the seams, we have created a shoe that weighs less and offers greater comfort due to less bulk. To top it off, the knitted upper features our water-shedding PI Dry® technology, which has the added benefit of reducing stains from road spray.

Features:

• Fully knitted upper provides zonal stretch, high breathability and reduces waste
• 1:1® PRO Air Carbon Power Plate drops weight and adds ventilation, without sacrificing stiffness
• PI Dry® permanent water-shedding technology applied to upper
• Dual Boa® IP1 reels allow 1-mm micro-adjustability, and pop up for full release
• Dual density 1:1 footbed is ergonomically designed to provide optimal support, pedaling efficiency and comfort