Fizik X5 Artica Men's Shoes - Sleek and Stylish in Black Review

Based on some reviews I was a bit nervous as people complain when temperatures drop below freezing. My first ride with them was in 20 degrees. F for 1.5 hours. A pair of wool socks and toe warmers and my feet never felt cold or remotely cold. The same setup in my regular shoes with thermal overlays would have caused my toes to freeze. I have no doubt that I can go down another 5-10 degrees without too much trouble. I bought them at a really good price and would recommend them if you can find…

The shoes are great. Absolutely waterproof and warm. Comfortable on a 2 hour ride in 40 degree weather, still wet weather. However, Revain has incorrect US sizing. I ordered a US size 11.5 and received a 9.5 and had to return it. I asked for a US size 14 for the second pair and got the 11.5 I needed. Great shoe, great price, poor Revain sizing.

They performed well in cooler weather and performed well in reducing spray and wind impact. Warm toes are great. When it rains, cover it with a waterproof layer for the best effect. The shoe size I ordered fits as expected. The boot may benefit from a 2-5mm offset in the center bolt closure to fit those with wider feet; The lift side is uncomfortably close to the handlebars. I do not recommend them for long walks as the boot is constructed with reduced ankle articulation.

Really good winter shoes. My usual loop from home in the woods involves several small creek crossings, and there's nothing worse than cold/wet feet. I've been wearing waterproof socks with my standard SIDI MTB shoes for a while, but my feet still get cold when the shoes get wet. With this new shoe NO WET FEET, no cold feet, no shoes that dry every ride. The sole is really durable and has excellent traction. I had a slight irritation on my calf at the toe of a boot related to the zipper but I…

I never buy shoes online due to sizing, but I really wanted to get rid of cold toes and needed as many options as possible at the best price. The fit is slightly larger which is a nice touch as thicker socks can be used if desired. I've only got 30 miles on them so far but they do the trick. I walked 20 miles in 40 degree sunny weather wearing only long socks (the kind you find at the grocery store) and my toes were fine but not warm. They were colder than when I put my shoes on and they got a…

**To update. I ended up placing new orders for US sizes larger than recommended for my use and I ended up with something in a US size that actually fits me. . I ordered the two most suitable US sizes (US size was the only option in the dropdown). When the products appeared in my shopping cart, they were too small in European sizes. I removed them from the cart and re-added them with the US size in the drop down menu and again they came up in the cart with the EU size being undersized. In fact…

I really, really wanted to like these boots. I thought they looked good and seemed well made. ADVANTAGES: They are well made. I can explain how this is possible. ), but they were colder than my specialized mountain bike shoes. I don't know if it has to do with the design of the zipper, but whatever, I was COLD. Second, I tried to solve the problem on my second ride with a thick wool sock. Well after trying to get my foot in the boot for a while I couldn't zip it up. And that brings me to the…

First I got them back without getting on my bike so read with some skepticism. I found the fit a bit loose and the kids were stiff - the outer material would crumple when flexed. It might have been a size too big for me but I doubt it and I had too high expectations for winter boots in this price range. The outsole flexes more than carbon or similar shoes at this price point. I have friends who really enjoy going on winter trips with them. Personally, I'm happier wearing the SIDI Zero/Frost.

Incredible shoes. I used to wear Giro clipless shoes with a neoprene toe cap, but I've found these to be the best option for winter riding. It has enough grip for off-road mountain biking and smooth enough for highway riding. They are waterproof, comfortable, good looking and very practical.

Ideal for mountain biking in winter. In winter I go mountain biking every weekend. We go through a lot of mud and water. No other shoes appear to be fully waterproof, most of them are just overlays that let water through. Then I put on waterproof socks for an extra layer of protection, just in case.

love these boots! They are light and when I wear them the feeling is no different than when I wear cycling shoes. They keep my feet exceptionally warm and dry with just a pair of lightweight socks.

The first impression is great. They had thin socks at 50*F and were too warm. Merino wool socks are good for colder times.

Love it! Much better than covers. Drive them (on the road) for about 500 miles in 30-45 degree temperatures including rain. Feet stay warm. I would buy them again without hesitation

I first ordered a size 42 which according to Amazon was a size 11. I wear size 11 in Adidas and Nike. My foot is on the narrow side. The 42s were very tight so I returned them and got a 43.5. They fit how I think they should fit an 11 but are still snug for winter boots. If you want to wear thicker socks, you need to choose a larger size. My feet aren't cold anymore, but they could be warmer if I had enough room to wear thicker socks that aren't as tight. Otherwise I am very happy with them. My

Road into the low 40's, high 30's in these boots and my feet stayed warm. It was cold under 30 but there is enough space between the inner and outer shoe to fit a hand warmer.

Excellent winter cycling shoes with adequate thermal insulation and full ankle coverage. However, the size is ridiculous. I ordered US 10 and that was what Revain listed in the order description. What I got was US 8 1/4 which is a far cry from US 10. The product itself seems amazing but I can't keep it due to the wrong size (I used to laugh why people were angry about its table sizes but now I fully understand their frustration). At least the returns process was that easy (returns to Whole Food

I shouldn't be so surprised, there was another review that said her sizing was wrong. I hoped that wouldn't happen to me. I checked and double checked to make sure I submitted the correct size. But when the shoes arrived they were a 7.5 when I ordered 11. I really want these shoes to work as they look like I love them. I didn't want the headaches that someone else had. So yes! If they were the right size the first time I would save them and use them up. Buy these shoes at your own risk!

Let the buyer be alert. The size chart is completely wrong. I ordered US size 9.5 and received size 8 US 40 EUR. Thinking it was an incorrect design I tried to back order the US 9.5 and the order page said an EU size 40. The rest of the size chart is probably miscalculated as well.

Super warm shoes, but just the right warmth. It's easy and convenient to enter. The waterproof zipper really works as I sneaked into the water 2 times without penetrating. I really wish the cuff was snug on the leg to keep water out - maybe another accessory could do that and the waterproof shoe dream would come true.

I bought 3 pairs of these boots trying to find the right fit. The size grid is far from the same. And yet, at 30 degrees, they are not warm enough to drive in them. Save money and buy thermal overshoes