Fi'zi:k is a specialist in products that govern the interface between man and machine: saddles, bar tape and shoes that work in harmony with you as you ride. In 1996 fi'zi:k set out on a journey to improve rider performance by producing saddles for superior ride comfort. In 2015, this same purpose drives fi'iz:k to produce shoes fit for high performance.
After dedicated Italian craftsmen have breathed life into eclectic raw materials, the resulting shoe extols all the virtues associated with a superb fit: maximising power transfer, while boasting a sharp aesthetic to boot!
“Life is a road and the road is my life”.
The R5B is fi'zi:k's most accessible road shoe, inheriting many of its features from the R1 and R3 models. It's comfortable and lightweight, with a carbon-reinforced nylon outsole stiff enough for most. Many agree that it's hard to find an Italian-made road cycling shoe that looks as sharp, at this price!
Why use BOA?
• Glove-like fit: it provides custom comfort with smooth, even closure and no pressure points.
• Powerful closure: once locked into place, BOA reels and laces stay that way.
• Micro-adjustability: BOA reels offer seemingly infinite degrees of fine tuning.
• Quick on, quick off: BOA saves time when seconds count.
• On-the-fly adjustment: get easy, one-handed adjustment with a quick turn of the BOA dial.
• Durable: made from aircraft grade stainless steel, BOA laces are stronger per gram than tank armour.
• Lightweight: BOA closures shed water, mud and ice, shaving precious weight.
Shoe specification:
• Carbon-reinforced Nylon Outsole
• Laser-perforated Microtex upper (as used on fi'zi:k saddle covers: lighter than leather, very durable, good in wet conditions, breathable and cleans up well) with Reflective Inserts.
• BOA IP1 closure system (tri-modal: tighten, loosen and complete release)
• Neutral fit to accommodate the majority of foot shapes
• Volume: low/medium/high
• Fi'zi:k Cycling Insole
• Weight: 260g (size 43, without insole)