Cycling Footwear

It is vital to keep your feet happy.  If you are cycling, having the right foorware can make a huge difference.  

Cycling Shoes

For shorter trips, walking shoes will be fine for cycling.  But for longer rides, dedicated cycling shoes have huge benefits over shoes made for walking.

Why Cycling Shoes?

• More Efficient

  • Stiffer soles means that you transfer more energy to our pedals with every rotation

• More comfortable

  • Less movement of feet means less strain on tissue, bones and skin 

  • Purpose designed ventilation allows feet to air out and cool off

• Clips

  • No slipping on pedals means more efficient energy transfer

  • Safer as you are less likely to slip off of pedal

• Durability

  • Cycling shoes are designed to last a long time

Cycling Shoe Styles

• Mountain Bike Shoes vs Road Bike Shoes vs Casual Bike Shoes

• Road Bike Shoes

  • Best option for long distance road cycling where walking is NOT needed

  • Very stiff sole

  • 3-hole protruding cleats

  • Maximum pedaling efficiency

  • Awful to walk in

• Mountain Bike Shoes

  • Two types: Cleats and Non Cleats 

  • Cleated Mountain Bike Shoes

    • Great option for those that will be doing a lot of riding and some walking or running

    • Clip into clipless pedals 

    • 2-hole cleats are recessed into the sole

    • Walking easier far more easier than Road Bike Shoes

  • Non-Cleated Mountain Bike Shoes

    • Great option for those that will be doing a lot of riding and a lot of walking or running

    • Sticky rubber sole

    • No Cleats

    • Easy to walk in

• Casual Bike Shoes

  • Made for people who bike to work and will mostly be walking on pavement and office floors

  • Resemble street shoes (sneakers)

  • More comfortable for walking

  • Designed for bike commuters

  • Some have recessed cleats

Sizing

• Like all shoes, these need to fit properly to prevent injury and feel comfortable

• Consider that male and female feet are shaped the same