X-ALP Summit Cycling Shoe - Men's
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X-ALP Summit Cycling Shoe
The Pearl Izumi X-ALP Summit Mountain Bike Shoe is a technical one designed to deliver superior comfort and durability for aggressive all-day comfort and all-mountain riding. Its rugged construction lends maximum durability when deep in the wooded backcountry or exposed desert slickrock. The X-ALP Summit uses a seamless upper that cradles the foot preventing any seams or hotspots that could lead to irritation. The closures consist of two lower hook-and-loop straps and a 1:1 Anatomic Buckle Closure System further up to dial in fit while removing pressure from your instep.
Details
- Durable mountain shoes for your off-road adventures
- Nylon-carbon composite shank transfers pedal power
- 3-layer seamless uppers enhance durability and comfort
- Rachet and hook-and-loop combo dials in a perfect fit
- EVA midsole soaks trail blows
- Vibram Megagrip outsole digs while in off the bike
- 2-bolt cleat compatible in a recessed mounting area
- Item #PLZO8E7
- Upper Material
- synthetic
- Closure
- BOA Fit System, L6 dial
- Midsole
- EVA heel
- Sole
- Vibram ECOSTEP rubber
- Cleat Compatibility
- 2-hole SPD
- Claimed Weight
- [single, size 40] 7.7oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 5 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 28, 2025
Good choice for off the bike performance
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 47
My feet typically take an 11.5 wide, often an extra wide. I typically have to size up to 12 in shoes that are roomy width wise but not available in wide. These fall into that category. Ended up with 47. A little extra length in a cycling shoe isn’t a deal breaker. I was looking for a shoe with good off bike performance as I ride a lot of primitive trail, and also wanted something I could walk into a grocery store in. These fit the bill. They replace an ancient pair of shimano m230s which were pretty poor to walk in. I tried these against the Northwave enduro mid 2 and a Tommassu shoe from amazon. Found these the most comfortable. The Northwave was a little heavy and hot for my Arizona climate, very burly and seemed the most durable of the three. Tomassu was way too narrow even in a 47. I find the stiffness acceptable, slight downgrade from the old Shimano but I have to pay attention to notice. The tongue is a little weird and doesn’t scream comfort when trying them on. You’ll want to wear socks that come up past the tongue. Following that advice I haven’t had any irritation on medium length rides. Durability doesn’t feel like it’ll be as good as those old M230s, but this is likely a touch lighter and they are holding up well a month in. Still a little on the fence about BOA systems. Feels kind of fragile compared to a ratcheting strap, and I’m not sure you can get it quite as secure. But I hear they are serviceable, though I haven’t verified. Certainly the BOA is convenient and can be tightened on the fly. Overall I’m pretty happy for my use case.
June 17, 2024
comfy shoes
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 12
Big fan of the boa on these shoes, just so much nicer then dealing with laces. Also very comfortable and a great shoe for mountain biking. I like the grey color as well, as it doesn't make me feel like a mega dork in black clip in shoes. The velcro strap hasn't really come into play yet, but I guess its there if I need it. My feet stay comfortable the entire ride, I'd definitely buy another pair.
May 28, 2024
Comfortable, sturdy, stable for walking
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 46
I’ve used them on a few rides already and they are very comfortable. They are stiff enough to sufficiently transfer power onto the pedals but flexible enough to hike short distances when needed. The material seems to be of good quality so I would expect them to last a long time.
February 29, 2024
Almost great....., but...?
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I have been really happy with these. Over rides the closure does loosen slightly and after ~2200 ridden miles on these the rocky terrain where I often ride has taken a toll on the tread of these shoes. I appreciate that these have held up to some pretty legit abuse and that they are comfortable to walk around in.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
February 28, 2022
Great shoes!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I had an older model of the X-ALP Summit shoes which I liked quite a bit. Unfortunately I damaged the ratchet closing system in a fall and decided it was time to try out some Lake brand shoes my bike shop kept telling me about. While I did like the Lake's- they were comfortable and breathed well- they started producing a squeaking noise that I wasn't ever able to get rid of, not even after changing pedals nor cleats. That noise followed me between bikes, so I know it was the shoes themselves. Lake ended up ghosting me when trying to deal with them for a warranty issue, so I decided they could bugger off and ended up purchasing these updated version of the X-ALP Summit shoes. These new shoes with the BOA closure system fixed my only complaint about the old Summit's. The ratchet closing system was ok, but this BOA is just that much better. I really love the Smoke Grey color, something different than the usual black or white shoes- but still neutral enough to go with everything. I sized up one size from my previous Summit's because after having ridden the Lake's a while, I realized my old ones were a little snug in the toe box. Sizing up fixed that, while still being a comfortable length without being too long. These are now just as comfortable as the 2x pricier Lake's... without the squeak :). Also the Lake's were quite a bit stiffer-- and I know some people like that, but I never did get used to it. Walking off the bike is so much more comfortable with these. Sorry I ever doubted you, X-ALP Summit Shoes!
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