Fizik Unisex-Adult Modern Cycling Shoes - Lightweight, Breathable & Comfortable for Road & Mountain Biking | Perfect for Commuting, Training & Racing

First impression, very happy.170 lb; 6' tall; slim build; amateur. Challenging feet to fit - low arches and a bunion-like condition. One foot feels longer and wider than the other.I've worn Sidi's for a long time. Very durable, and the best looking - no contest. My last pair were the Sidi Push. The king of bling; I smiled each time I wore them. And you can toss them in the Washer again and again and they come out almost-new-looking. But the fit is not the greatest; comfort is adequate but not hand-in-glove. I'm going to miss them.I'm a huge fan of the Fizik Aliante' saddle. When I first sat on one, the weight distribution was so perfect I almost couldn't feel the saddle at all - and that's remarkable for something as hard as a Road Bike saddle. So when I read about the R1 fit, I was motivated to try them.Now the R1 Infinito aren't as fun to look at as the Sidi's, but they are still beautiful and extremely well-made. Sleek, simple and understated. I'm a little nervous about the fine gage of the Boa Cables; I'm wondering how long they'll last. But the closure is pure genius. I can crank all I want on the Boa's with no hot spots and no gapping on either of my dissimilar feet. The shoe simply closes up perfectly. It's really a phenomenal design.If you like Brooks running shoes or Ecco street shoes, then you'll like these. Almost every other shoe I own - especially the Sidi's - requires inserts to fit well. But not my Brooks, not my Ecco's and now, not my Fizik's. They felt great the moment I slipped them on and cranked them up.So if you value fit about all, give these a try. I think you'll be happy.