Comments for Team Pearl Izumi - Smith

Comment on GTR report from Josh by Josh Brimhall

Josh Brimhall — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:47:31 +0000

Thanks Brad, you as well.

Comment on GTR report from Josh by Brad Mitchell

Brad Mitchell — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:00:41 +0000

Josh - great to meet and chat with you at GT. The times that I saw you come through the main area you always looked very relaxed and in control. Nice work on a challenging (mentally and physically) course! Good luck in your future adventures!

Comment on “Firm” Believer by Scott Jaime

Scott Jaime — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:24:08 +0000

you’ll love the peak XC. They’ll put a spring in your step

Comment on “Firm” Believer by jd

jd — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:55:09 +0000

hey sorry about the wrong info.

i had the original SS: Model 5125

http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&product_id=655&type_id=1&spo

since they no longer make them am looking for a replacement PI. used these in gym, running and they fit like a glove.

Comment on Leadville 100 by Brad Mitchell

Brad Mitchell — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:22:12 +0000

Hey Scott - Thanks - Waldo was a lot of fun. Bear is on my list as my last run of the season but I haven’t registered just yet. I need to see how I feel after Teton. I’m having some ankle issues and would prefer to end on a healthy note and get my little tweaks fixed. I’m hoping to have a good feel for things by the end of next week. We’ll see.

Comment on Leadville 100 by Scott Jaime

Scott Jaime — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:08:00 +0000

Hey Brad,

Thanks for the message! A belated congrats to you as well for Waldo - you are coming back into form nicely!

I see you have The Bear on your schedule, is that true? Although I officially ended my racing season, I sent my application into The Bear - funny things happen when sitting in front of the computer. I still have some logistics to work out but am planning on it. Will I see you there?

Comment on Leadville 100 by Brad Mitchell

Brad Mitchell — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:16:38 +0000

Congrats on the 5th place finish and a fine 2008. Stay healthy, recover well, enjoy the family time and come back storng for 2009!

Comment on “Firm” Believer by Scott Jaime

Scott Jaime — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:35:19 +0000

Yes. You will love the roll of the shoe as well as how light it feels. Besides it looks good too! Perfect for the gym and treadmill.

Comment on “Firm” Believer by jd

jd — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:21:30 +0000

another question.

I used the SS 2 as a gym shoe also in addition to running. but as winter approaches, it becomes harder to run outside, would I be able to use the XC as a gym shoe for weight training and running on treadmill and on elliptical.

Comment on “Firm” Believer by admin

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:14:04 +0000

jd
Thanks for the question. The Seek II has been replaced with a new and improved Seek III. The Peak XC is a lower profile, more minimalistic version of the Seek.
Here is a response from our team member Scott Jaime who uses both:
two totally different shoes. I use both but for different reasons. The SS in a much beefier shoe with substantial protection underneath and on the side walls. The sole is much stiffer as well. The XC is built for speed and “should” be used for shorter races (50K and less) with smoother trails. The XC also has a more flexible sole with a great role to it. Not much tread or protection offered anywhere on the shoe - like I said the XC is built for speed and should only be worn after training in it awhile. Because they are so light the foot is worked much more and tends to get tired to the untrained foot. XC never would have worked for Hard Rock. SS never would have worked for Leadville. …for me anyways.
I hope that helpd jd.
Cheers!