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Review on πŸ‘  Protective Pearl IZUMi Barrier Cover for Women's Medium Shoes by Anthony Robichaud

Revainrating 3 out of 5

High quality; run *very* small

These boots are very good quality and I love the bright yellow color but people aren't kidding when they say they have to order. I wear size 7 women's road shoes and my mountain bike shoes are Shimano size 38. These shoes are mountain style, not boxy, with no rubber toe guards or thick soles. The size chart says to order small; I ordered a large one based on the warnings in the reviews. It took a lot of tugging to put the big boots on and the velcro barely touched the heel. I exchanged them for XL (thanks Revain for your great return system). The XL ankle boots match my shoes and close at the heels and ankles, but apparently they're meant for those with skinny legs because they don't meet at the top. I don't have particularly large calves for someone who works out regularly. Unfortunately, the fabric does not stretch, so there is no room for adjustment. The XL boots are still good enough as my waterproof pants cover my calves, but beware! I'm guessing Pearl Izumi just modified the bottom of her road bike boot to match the MTB cleats and didn't bother to change the design or size. Bad job in my opinion. Women with small to medium legs and skinny legs, you've found a hell of a deal.

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