Road riders who want a light cover for cool, windy mornings, plus a boost in visibility and a little less drag.
The Pearl Izumi PRO Barrier Lite is a race-style shoe cover for the in-between days when proper winter booties are too much. Pearl Izumi describes it as its thinnest, lightest and most aerodynamic cover, and it was developed in the wind tunnel.
A stretch PRO Barrier Lite fabric pulls tight over your road shoe to keep wind off your toes, and a zip at the back makes it easy to get on and off. The sole panel blends in Kevlar aramid for extra toughness around the cleat.
It is best The screaming yellow colour also puts bright moving colour at pedal height, one of the most noticeable spots for drivers.
Thinnest and lightest
Pearl Izumi's lightest shoe cover, made for racing and fast rides.
Wind tunnel tested
Smooth, tight fit for less drag.
Rear zip
Quick on, quick off.
High visibility
Screaming yellow is easy to see at pedal height.
Tough sole panel
Kevlar aramid blend underfoot.
Shoe cover
Use
PRO Barrier Lite fabric
A thin, breathable stretch fabric that blocks wind and pulls smooth over the shoe for less drag.
Kevlar-reinforced sole panel
The underside mixes in Kevlar aramid for better wear when you put a foot down.
Great for
Maybe not for
Made for road shoes with external three-bolt cleats. Choose your size by shoe size using Pearl Izumi's size chart; a snug fit is intended.
Fit before you clip in
Pull the cover on before your shoe, then work the cutout around the cleat and heel. Doing it seated saves a lot of hopping around the car park.
Know its limits
This is a wind cover rather than a rain boot. On properly cold or wet days, a thicker waterproof cover will keep your toes much happier.
Cycling clothing specialists since 1950.
Pearl Izumi began in Tokyo in 1950 and became one of the first brands to focus on clothing made specifically for cyclists.
Today it makes jerseys, shorts, jackets and accessories for road, gravel and mountain riders, from first-ride basics to race kit.
