Anyone know how Pearl Izumi shoes run?

[xeney]

I have those (in both the mountain and road versions) and they run small. I am a 9, 9.5, and I usually wear a 39 or 40, but in those I need a 41.

[withm]

on me they would be slow. Very s l o w.

[SadieKate]

Oh, withm, you beat me to it.

[DrBee]

I've finally had some to catch up on threads - just found this. I have these shoes and I love them! The provide nice airflow over your feet. I wear a size 8/8.5 in normal shoes and an 8.5 (40) in running shoes. I wear a size 39 in the PI Vagabonds. The guy at the LBS told me these shoes tend to run a little big (not so fast, though). SK/withm - resist the urge... That seem's to be the case for me.

[emily_in_nc]

Hmmmm...thanks for the replies, but now I have one saying they run small and one saying they run large, and a couple saying they run slowly!

I think if I do decide to get them, I will probably order from REI rather than TE, because I can have them delivered to my local store for free and return them for another size if they don't fit also for free.

Since I just bought a new wheelset and a bike workstand today, though, I think the shoes will have to wait a little while. I do hope to try them someday!

Emily

[PRGirl]

If it helps, I'm size 8 and the 39 fits me fine, I tried them at REI.

[emily_in_nc]

Saw that the PI Vagabond M3s were on sale for $30 off at nashbar.com (only selected sizes available). I checked the sizing chart on the PI site, and they said a size 7 US was a size 38 EURO, so that's what I got. I believe the TE chart put me in a 37, which didn't sound right as all my other Euro-sized shoes are 38 or 39, depending on brand. I definitely don't need an 8, so those of you who posted that a size 8=39 on this thread helped in that decision too.

These will look so pretty with my Titus Racer X! I am also going to try Speedplay Frog pedals that my husband used to use. I have been using Eggbeaters on my mountain bikes, but I have a heck of a time clipping in on the second leg about 50% of the time (the other 50% it just goes right in with a resounding click, and I wonder why I can't do that every time!)

It will be a fun experiment regardless....and new shoes are always fun!

Emily