Bonded Seams and Vibram Soles for Pearl Izumi's New Kicks - Mountain Bike Feature - Vital MTB
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Recognizing the growing percentage of flat pedal riders, which Pearl Izumi currently estimates to be around the 40% mark, they've come up with several flat pedal shoe designs that mesh well with the company's style. What you see here first is the X-Alp Launch, which features a dual-compound Vibram outsole and a very sleek fit thanks to seamless bonded joints throughout the shoe.
Mountain Bike Press Releases - Vital MTB
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Giro Launches New Latch Flat Pedal Shoe - Pinkbike
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Gear Break: New from Tifosi, Remind Insoles, Stromm Track Bikes , PEARL iZUMi Contours Gravel Collection, Vitus Venon EVO All-Road Bike & Camp And Go Slow: A Different Approach To Gravel
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Mountain Bike Press Releases - Vital MTB
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PEARL IZUMI Women's W X-ALP Summit Cycling Shoe Black, 37.0 M EU (6 US)
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PEARL iZUMi X-ALP Summit Cycling Shoe - Men's - Men
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