Pearl Izumi Peak XC Mod

Make your own negative heel or neutral shoe using a hacksaw blade or a serrated kitchen knife. These Pearl Izumi Men’s Peak XC Running Shoes are much better now!

what they look like before modification

after running 200 miles, plenty of life remaining!

no matter how rocky or muddy, I find I do not need the heel tread

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About Josue Stephens

Josue is an avid ultramarathon runner and trail running coach residing in Austin, TX. He is the founder/director of the Fuego y Agua Ultramarathon in Nicaragua as well as a sponsored athlete for Team Traverse Ultrarunning. Josue trains with his dog on the trails of Austin in barefeet or various types of minimalist footwear. His favorite thing besides running on trails is frozen yogurt.
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One Response to Pearl Izumi Peak XC Mod

  1. Kyle says:

    Ah…been there done that :) My victim was a pair of Brooks ST “flats”

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