Fizik R4B Donna road cycling shoes review

The Fizik R4Bs – available in men's and women's ('Donna') fit – sit at the lower end of the premium brand's line-up: do they make performance more accessible?

Fizik R4B cycling shoes
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Cycling Weekly Verdict

Comfortable enough for day-to-day wear with a sole that still offers a reassuring degree of power transfer. The fit was a bit tricky to dial in but this will always come down to personal preference.

Reasons to buy
  • +

    Stiff sole for the price

  • +

    Wipeable and durable upper

Reasons to avoid
  • -

    Adjustments had to be pulled very tight for correct fit

  • -

    Aqua blue accents are a bit marmite

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Fizik is a brand that generally dwells at the top end of the spectrum. Most renowned for its saddles, the shoes aren't far off, and they're worn by pros on Movistar men's and women's squads.

The brand's top-end choice is the R1B Infinito, but a couple of rungs down, you'll find the Fizik R4B – available in men's and 'Donna' women's fit, with the same features and specification across the gendered options.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.