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Back to Results Pearl Izumi Syncroguide Manufacturer: Pearl Izumi Price: $125 Reviewed in: Jul 2005 Shoe Guide Shoe Type: Motion Control See Specifications We say: The Guide is Pearl Izumi's first control shoe. The company took its rearfoot SyncroFrame stability feature-first introduced in the Float-and extended it, resulting in a much more supportive shoe. The outsole grooves are deeper in the heel, designed to isolate and diffuse impact forces. The extra cushioning in the forefoot makes for a softer feel at toe-off. It's the stiffest shoe in this review, so it's a good choice for bigger runners with normal to low arches seeking maximum support. Wear-testers say: "Stable and cushioned, but the wide tread grooves pick up small rocks."-James Haynes, 35, San Diego "I need stability, so these are the first Pearl Izumis I've been able to wear comfortably."-John Fraas, 25, East Lansing Be the First to Review this Shoe Gender: Female Shoe Type: Motion Control Sizes: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11 Weight: 12 oz. Foot Biomechanics: Neutral Printer Friendly | Email | See All Tools

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