Cycling Shoes For The Road
You’ve got the bike, you have bought the shorts, the tights and the jerseys now all you need is cycling shoes road.
When looking for your first pair of cycling shoes for the road there are a few things that you should look for. Just like choosing Florsheim shoes, dress shoes or running shoes, it’s important to take your time to pick the right shoe.
Stiff Soles.
When cycling on the road you don’t want any flex in the shoe which can lead to in effective pedal strokes. By using a stiff (often carbon) soled shoe you reduce the flex which means when you need to really push on the pedals you can really apply the power.
Breathable
As you add miles to your cycling routes your feet will start to sweat. Shoes that are made from breathable material help wick away moisture. Old leather shoes were notoriously bad for allowing the riders foot to breath and as a result foot problems were common amongst riders.
Quick To Put On
This one applies to all the triathletes out there. When you come into transition from the swim, the last thing you want is to have to stop and tighten up your shoes. That’s why most triathlon cycling shoes have one large Velcro section making for a quick transition. For most other riders it’s a case of personal preference. The sidi cycling shoes have a special fastening system while most shoes these days opt for multiple Velcro sections.
Compatible with Pedals
It’s pointless buying Time cycling shoes if you are wanting to use SPD pedals or using a shimano shoe if you want to use Look pedals.
By thinking about these points when looking for you cycling shoes road then you shouldn’t go far wrong with picking your first pair of bike shoes.