Pearl Izumi E:Motion TRI N1

$150
With its flashy colour schemes, including scuba blue and screaming yellow, this shoe looks as fast as it performs. Built specifically for short-course racing, the minimalist EM tri N1 weighs a feather-light seven ounces. With its built-in elastic laces and sock-like fit, transitions are quick and effortless. The tri N1 features Pearl Izumi’s revolutionary Dynamic Offset technology. The sole is designed so that you have one mm of cushioning at initial contact but, as your foot rolls over, there’s 4.5 mm at mid-stance. The end result is a shoe that allows your foot to roll easily from heel to toe, providing just enough cushioning and support. The breathable mesh upper helps to minimize blistering by keeping feet dry, while the women’s-specific fit accommodates a narrow forefoot and heel. Athletes gearing up for longer races can look at the tri N2.