Like almost every other part of the road bike industry, cycling footwear is changing. Attitudes towards fit and cleat placement are changing, and as a result, brands like Fizik are taking notice. As a result, Fizki has released the Lyra, a new road shoe designed to accommodate the changing trends in footwear.
Specifically, the shoe features a wider, rounder forefoot and lower-drop profile compared to traditional cycling shoes – not zero drop, but said to be 6mm, which is less than others. Brand Manager Alex Locatelli explained the design reflects how modern riders pedal, with an expanded toe box delivering a more natural fit for comfort and efficiency. That’s especially important when you consider that the Lyra fills a gap in the Fizik product line as a $250 shoe. At this level, riders still want performance, but they’re less likely to be willing to sacrifice comfort to get it.
The Lyra is the latest Fizik shoe to get this fit treatment, but not the first: Fizik has progressively updated its shoe lasts across recent models, gradually moving toward wider toe boxes and rounder forefoot profiles along with rounder cross sections at the arch.
Construction-wise, the Lyra incorporates an R4 fiber composite outsole with a stiffness index of 8 for power transfer, weighing 259 grams per shoe. The engineered mesh upper includes strategically placed polyurethane-laminated and ventilated zones around the closure system and medial area for structure and support.
Fit relies on a Dual BOA Li2 dial system, allowing independent adjustment at the instep and midfoot areas. The updated outsole will allow for more rearward cleat positioning, a setup gaining popularity for pedaling stability and efficiency during longer efforts.
The Lyra retails for $249.99 (or €249/£229.99) and is available in whole sizes 36-48, with half sizes from 37-47. It’s worth noting that when I tried it on, the fit was at least a 1/2 size bigger than my typical size in Shimano shoes (I needed to size down 1/2 size on the Fizik). I haven’t tried other Fizik road shoes recently, so I can’t say whether the fit is typical with other Fizik shoes, though.
Three colorway options include Coal-Black/Black, White/White, and a seasonal option, in this case, it’s a Lavender/Mint-Green.
TECH SPECS
- Engineered mesh upper: Soft and breathable upper for long-lasting comfort
- BOA® Fit System: The Dual-Dial Li2 allows for multi-directional fit adjustments for the instep and forefoot areas
- R4 Fiber Composite Outsole – stiffness index 8
- Weight: 259 g
- Sizes: 36-48 (37 to 47 also in half sizes)
SIZING, PRICING AND COLOURS
- Prices: 249.00 € // $249.99 // £229,99
- Sizes: Whole Sizes: 36 to 48 // Half Sizes: 37 to 47
- Colorways: Coal-Black, Black // White, White // Lavender, Mint-Green
