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  • The R3 Donna (front) will come in all-white or black/white while the R3 Uomo will come in white/black or all red.

    The R3 Donna (front) will come in all-white or black/white while the R3 Uomo will come in white/black or all red.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • fi'zi:k is proud of the shoes' Italian heritage but also wants to be a little subtle about it, too.

    fi'zi:k is proud of the shoes' Italian heritage but also wants to be a little subtle about it, too.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Main strap length is easily adjusted.

    Main strap length is easily adjusted.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A high-modulus carbon center offers efficient power transfer while the semi-rigid 'Mobius Rail' wraps around the perimeter and around the top of the heel for stabilization and comfort.

    A high-modulus carbon center offers efficient power transfer while the semi-rigid 'Mobius Rail' wraps around the perimeter and around the top of the heel for stabilization and comfort.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new fi'zi:k R3 Uomo blends classic Italian styling and artisanship with some cleverly modern design features.

    The new fi'zi:k R3 Uomo blends classic Italian styling and artisanship with some cleverly modern design features.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Forefoot straps are made of stretch-resistant sail cloth and capped with zinc ends for a finished appearance.

    Forefoot straps are made of stretch-resistant sail cloth and capped with zinc ends for a finished appearance.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Toe cap construction on the R3 Donna (left) reminds us of some of fi'zi:k's saddle designs.

    Toe cap construction on the R3 Donna (left) reminds us of some of fi'zi:k's saddle designs.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Rivoltato' stitching makes for a uniquely clean appearance.

    Rivoltato' stitching makes for a uniquely clean appearance.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The full-length memory foam mid-layer is covered with a cozy polyester/cotton fabric.

    The full-length memory foam mid-layer is covered with a cozy polyester/cotton fabric.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A fiber composite piece adds further heel stabilization.

    A fiber composite piece adds further heel stabilization.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The R1 will also come with a heat moldable semi-rigid insole from Sidas.

    The R1 will also come with a heat moldable semi-rigid insole from Sidas.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new lasts are distinctly Italian with snug-looking fits through the rearmost two-thirds - especially around the heel - and a fairly narrow toe box.

    The new lasts are distinctly Italian with snug-looking fits through the rearmost two-thirds - especially around the heel - and a fairly narrow toe box.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • fi'zi:k's new R1 Uomo road shoe is built with kangaroo leather, microfiber synthetics and sail cloth straps, all mounted atop a unique three-piece carbon composite sole.

    fi'zi:k's new R1 Uomo road shoe is built with kangaroo leather, microfiber synthetics and sail cloth straps, all mounted atop a unique three-piece carbon composite sole.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The top-end R1 Uomo uses a heavily stylized and oversized molded carbon fiber buckle lever.

    The top-end R1 Uomo uses a heavily stylized and oversized molded carbon fiber buckle lever.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Tongues are heavily padded out of the box but the padding can also be easily removed if you prefer a more bare bones feel or swapped with an even more protective technogel material.

    Tongues are heavily padded out of the box but the padding can also be easily removed if you prefer a more bare bones feel or swapped with an even more protective technogel material.

    Photo credit © James Huang