Pearl Izumi Trail N3 Ultra Runner
Description
Out of the box, unquestionably the easiest running model for average to slightly-narrow feet. Active Junky’s tester took the under-11oz N3 to task on the prescribed course despite recovering from a slight groin pull and knee twist (after all, paying tribute to Prince comes at a cost). This shoe tracks straight, true and musters enough outsole lugging to prevail even in 2”-4” mud. Neutral runners (as in, N) will fly down packed dirt and gravel flats to groove their way through narrow defiles. Pearl Izumi knows when to hit the brakes and the gas with a 1:1 Energy Foam rim and core midsole (cushion) along with their season-new carbon rubber outsole (traction). There are plenty of reasons long-distance, backcountry runners favor Pearl Izumi including the right-sized forefoot rock plate and all-day seamless upper found in N3.
Key Features:
- Seamless uppers deliver an enhanced fit midfoot
- Anatomic forefoot shape allows for natural forefoot splay and foot swelling
- Dynamic offset midsoles are biomechanically trail-tuned for the neutral runner looking for maximum cushioning and all-day comfort
- 1:1 Energy Foam rim / core midsole construction puts soft cushioning under the entire length of your feet
- ESS forefoot rock plates protect feet against stone bruising and rock push-through
- Aggressive, multidirectional carbon rubber outsoles deliver superb traction and abrasion resistance
- Dynamic offset: 4mm at initial contact to 7.5mm at mid-stance
- Heel stack height: 30mm, including midsoles, outsoles and EVA Strobel boards
Size:8 - 14
Weight: 1 lb. 5.6 oz.
Materials: 57% synthetic/43% textile
