Fizik R5 Donna Road Shoes review
Unfortunately, the shoes were a tad too wide for me and, once sufficiently tightened, a fold in the excess fabric appeared at the toe end. The Velcro also overlapped on top of my foot and dug in on long rides - but if they fit you there's no reason not to love them.
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Stiff
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Comfortable
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Secure
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For the wider foot
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Fizik's shoe venture is still relatively new, and probably best known for high-end shoes that feature kangaroo leather and full-carbon soles.
The Donna R5 is Fizik's slightly more affordable option. The nylon/carbon mix sole is plenty stiff enough, with minimal flex even out of the saddle.
The nylon element of the man-made upper is surprisingly supple and just as soft as high quality leather, while the microtex keep the shoes reasonably vented.
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