Posts tagged Pearl Izumi
De Soto Wetsuits
Jul 30th
I finally managed to get a new wetsuit. After much contemplation, pricing consideration and acting as a wetsuit stripper at Ironman 70.3 RI, I went with De Soto. I have always been ‘awkwardly’ sized. When I used to lift, I had a very large chest, back and arms for my height which made shirts difficult to fit right without modifications. Until recently I have had huge quads.
De Soto offered the best choices for sizing and the most customization. I choose the Firstwave Pullover and the Speedtube 5 pants. I opted to not get a bibjohn. I can not believe how quick I can get the wetsuit off. It takes considerable work to fit myself into my top, once I am in and especially in the water I feel great. The wetsuit really does just slide right off.
On a different note, I got a De Soto Skin Cool Jersey which does not fit correct, while their singlet fits great. I have also been a huge fan of Pearl Izumi tri-shorts and cycing shorts. I have always had ust one problem with them, they have always been long. I feel like while they feel great, fit around my legs well that they are just long and I have to pull them up high.
I received a pair of the De Soto Carrera Low-Cut Tri Shorts I have not yet worn them on a run or on the bike, I did wear them underneath my wetsuit to swim, they dried very quickly afterwards and felt great. There are no seams in the front, they actually have an added soft mesh to the chamois. One thing to be aware of is the 8ft long waist strap. After I tie them, they the drawstring does really fall down more than halfway to my knees. Also because the top does not have the same elasticity that my PI shorts do, I feel like I can over-tighten.
Pearl Izumi Streak
Jun 16th
Some people on here may know that I have been one of the biggest proponents of Newton running shoes. I have really enjoyed my two pairs (one was a replacement), however I have not enjoyed the price. I have been looking for an alternative as of late (I still have plenty of mileage left on my Newtons, just pre-planning).
I was able to test out a pair of the new Pearl Izumi Streak. I found out that they run about 1/2 small. I wear a size 9 normally and got a size 9 1/2. If you check my training log I have been putting a few miles on them. Normally I write reviews of shoes after my first run in them.
I moved from stability shoes (Brooks Adrenaline 6,7,8) to Newtons. I find it hard for me to go back to my Brooks if even just for the weight, they feel like too much shoe almost.
My first run in the shoes was for 1mile, just a quick run before one of my trail runs. This was followed by 4 more run from 4miles to just a bit over 5miles. I have not been running as much due to other time constraints however so far they have been holding up great and at about 19miles show little to no wear.
Unlike my Newtons I can wear my orthotics in my Streaks.
One of the coolest things about the shoes are the laces. While they are not quick release/tie they are slightly elastic and stay tied nice and firm. The laces are almost ‘cushioney.’ I also love that they have a single upper and that there are not 300 seams along the sides. The PI website talks about some sort of forefoot propulsion pad. I am not quite sure what this is. So far the shoes are great.
Pros:
- Super Comfortable
- Lacing System
- Single Upper
- Insole breathing holes
- Cushioned forefoot
- Unknown SKYDEX ‘technology’
- Price
- Great width (I have fat flat feet)
Cons:
- Run about a 1/2 small
- Unknown SKYDEX ‘technology’
Running Shoes
May 26th
I now have four pairs of running shoes. I have my Newtons, my Brooks Adrenaline, the Saloman Trail Shoes, and a new pair of Pearl Izumi Streaks. I am hoping that the PI will replace the Newtons and that the Newtons will become training only. While I like the Newtons they are expensive and I have flat, fat feet and have even been told by Newton that their shoes were not made for my feet.