R5B: fi’zi:k’s range of road cycling shoes is developed in collaboration with leading professional cyclists & industry experts. The best technologies, materials, R&D, testing & manufacture techniques are used to deliver the best shoes for road riding & racing & trickle down throughout the range to the highly accessible R5B. The R5B model offers a carefully crafted blend of comfort & light weight fit, power transfer & efficiency. The R5B’s single IP1-A Boa closure is light, fast, secure & compfortable & is complemented by one lower strap. Micro adjustment on the Boa dial makes it easy to get that perfect fit from the start or loosen off slightly as you warm up. The R5B model has a carbon reinforced Nylon outsole is stiff for power transfer & sculpted to aid aerodynamics. The microtex upper is hard-wearing, cleans up well & is resiliant with enough flexibility to ensure comfort for every rider’s foot, but strong enough to withstand the demands of racing & training without weight penalty. The diamond shaped laser cut perforations help temperature management. Why use BOA? Glove-like
Fit: it provides custom comfort with smooth, even closure & no pressure points. Powerful closure: once locked into place, BOA reels & laces stay that way. Micro-adjustability: BOA reels offer seemingly infinite degrees of fine tuning. Quick on, quick off: BOA saves your valuable 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 & ice, shaving precious weight. Shoe specifications 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 & cleans up well) with Reflective heel cup.BOA IP1 closure system (tri-modal: tighten, loosen & complete release) Neutral fit to accommodate the majority of foot shapes Fi’zi:k Cycling Insole