I flew in a couple days before Leadville 100 so that Scott Jaime and myself could drive up to Louisville, Colorado and visit our good friends at Pearl Izumi. What a visit it was! We got the grand tour of thefacility and met all the people who make it happen for Pearl Izumi and our new endurance team.

We had the privilege of looking over the new line for 2009 and let me just say…BRAVO! The new footwear is incredible. Pearl Izumi has truly done an amazing job of tweaking and fine tuning the line. I am a huge fan of the Seek so when I saw the new stuff I was like a kid in a candy store. The Peak has a new color-black and it is sweet. Not only a top notch light weight shoe but looks great to boot. Reviews to follow, keep checking back.

The apparel and accessory line for 2009 is off the charts as well. Pearl Izumi has something for everyone from form fitting to loose, from long sleeve to sleeveless, from men specific to women specific.

We sat down and discussed the future and direction of the team and we are all go! Pearl Izumi has been great both people and product. Thank you and keep up the amazing work.

Keep and eye out for the team in 2009, you won’t be able to miss us.

If you are interested in being part of the team, drop me an email aric@teampearlizumi-smith.com

Cheers!