I’ve just bought some Artica R5s. First ever winter boots or indeed shoe from Fizik.
I’m a 43 in most normal shoes, 44 for cycling shoes (S-works). I tried on 44 and 45 Articas and the 44 was comfortably a bit larger to accommodate a thicker sock. I think a thicker sock is needed after two rides to test them out and they are a touch loose, even fully cranked with the ‘laces’.
Seem very good though. So far, waterproof after 2hrs of road spray and using a hose to clean them after. Like the snowboard boot style inner laces and the stiffness is very good – comparible to my very stiff S-works summer shoes.
Got a good discount in store and a set of Keo cleats thrown in too. Thanks Surrey Hills Cycleworks 🙂