Pearl Izumi completely revamped the Peak XC with their latest trail runner,
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Let me start by saying the Peak XC was my favorite trail racer. With it’s lightweight feel (8 ounces in a women’s size 8), extreme flexibility,
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But while the Peak XC had a lot of fans,
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I took the Peak II out on a number of trail runs in Evergreen,
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The first thing Peal Izumi did was bring the shoe closer to the ground. The Peak XC sat up high and went from 21 mm at the heel down to 11 mm at the toe. The Peak II starts at 17 mm and drops to 8 mm,
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The tread of the Peak II is a lot more rugged than it was on the Peak XC. Now the lugs are smaller but taller, and placed in a pattern that helps grip the trail. The Peak XC was fast,
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The Peak XC did not have a rock plate, making it more suitable for less technical trails. With the Peak II,
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TPU is very thin,
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The upper was also completely redesigned. The Peak XC was made with a loose weave mesh and had almost no toe protection. The mesh on the Peak II has a much tighter weave. There’s also added reinforcements on the sides of the shoe and a protective TPU toecap. Also new on the Peak II,
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The fit of the shoe is completely different. The Peak XC had a snug heel and mid foot with a roomy toe box. The Peak II is more streamlined,
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The Pearl Izumi website says the shoe runs a full size smaller than their standard fit. I went from an 8 to an 8.5 (39 to a 40 in European sizing),
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Now that my Peak XC has hit retirement age,
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