Pearl Izumi - Vital Plus (White/Martini/Margarita) - Men's: The Vital is a shoe for the runner that needs some stability. This is not for the hard core messy pronator, but for the pronator that needs guidance and support through the whole footstrike motion. The Vital is the right solution for someone who is seeking solid stability but still wants it in a lightweight and flexible package. Virtually seamless upper provides superior comfort by removing all points of irritation. Over the top tongue construction removes all seams and bulk from sensitive flex zones in the shoe. Endo-skeletal Support System holds the foot securely by wrapping the midfoot in non-stretch materials that are bonded to the midsole and secured at the lace, providing a free-floating, self-adjusting custom fit. IQ: Pearl Izumi Impact Quotient technology cushions and guides the foot through the footstrike motion efficiently. Heel and forefoot IQ shock absorbers for cushioning in high impact zones. Isolated heel strike zone slows the rate of pronation while the firmer density EVA on the medial supports the foot as it transitions to toe off. Forefoot flex grooves are positioned to optimize flexibility, cushioning and an efficient toe-off. Midfoot I-Beam construction provides torsional stability. Cross-deck heel platform controls rearfoot motion by stabilizing the strike zone and slowing the rate of pronation on the medial side through posting all the way through to the forefoot. Isolated heel strike pod provides independent suspension for cushioning and stability. Heel strike zone has increased rubber surface area in high wear area. 360 degrees of reflectivity.
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