Originally Posted by
Obeast
Their mtb shoes are like 1 size smaller than what I normally wear, same with their arm, leg, and shoe covers, everything feels a bit smaller than usual.
Pearl Izumi wear sold in Japan is made for the local market > local sizes. The stuff you get in the US is not the same. Model names are different, designs are different, and the sizes are... larger.
Originally Posted by
Obeast
Is Pearl Izumi the best Japanese bike accessories brand? Are there other Japanese brands that offer cycling accessories?
It's probably the top brand, but there are others, including the brands below. But again, made for the locals, not for bigger westerners.
STEM DESIGN
KAPELMUUR
narifuri
TOKYO WHEELS
CaLORS