Now On-Sale! Buy now if you ride or commute a fair distance and your regular shoes don't cut it! If your feet get tired and you tire significantly near the end of your journey ...CHANGE!
Add to cart if you want to experience the efficiency and increased power of being clipped-in.
Online Reviews of the Benefits of Cycling Shoes:
David F. says: I have been riding (long rides, short hops to the store, to work, and mountain biking) with clipless pedals and cleats for about a year. LOVE IT! So much better acceleration and climbing! Now it fees weird when I ride without them . . . Randy D. says: If you're hooked on cycling and will need some support. You can do it! I would add that toe clips / straps can be a little dangerous. Sometimes the tread on your shoe hangs up when you’re trying to pull it out to put your foot down. Toe clips are also a little questionable unless you’re a messenger on a fixie trying to make a statement or keeping it real man!
Doug says: Even for the casual rider cycling shoes give the rider two big advantages–1. the stiffer sole distributes the force over a larger area and, over time, will help to fight fatigue and/or pain in the foot, 2. clipping in gives a better and more efficient connection with the pedal.
Trish says: My toes kept falling asleep when I biked with gym shoes. I’ve worn cycling shoes for years (prolly need to replace them soon!) and they make a huge difference. The other things to consider with clips (sorry if I missed mention of this above) is how your leg moves when you pedal. I had a bike mechanic check my stroke and they actually suggested that I not use clips, as my one knee “floats” as I stroke. It was their opinion that a clip would hinder the natural movement and likely cause some pain. The good news is that no matter which type of pedal+shoe combination you prefer, it’s relatively easy to swap back out if your choice doesn’t work out. =)
Linda says: Yes, you should get cycling shoes. They are stiff on the bottom, which transfers power to the pedals, as opposed to sneakers, which “squish” while you are pedaling and you lose some of your effort to the cushioning. Lastly, if you use orthotics, make sure you try them on with your bike shoes. Otherwise, you may find your toes jammed against the top of the shoe when you ride.
Before using them, it's often worth it to invest a little bit of time into becoming familiar with the way they work. This guide is not intended to teach one how to use clipless pedals, but rather explain a good way of learning how to use them. Steps to riding with clipless pedals, shoes, and cleats: 01. Get clipless pedals and cycling shoes. 02. Mount the cleats to your cycling shoes securely. 03. Remember that most pedals have a tension adjustment. If you look for that adjustment and loosen it, it will likely make your experience much easier. 04. Go find an open space to ride in. It helps if this has a nice road surface. 05. Start off by straddling the bike and then clipping in whichever foot you feel like you will be less comfortable clipping in, leaving the other foot on the ground. 06. Use the foot that is clipped in to pull that pedal up so the crankarm is about 45 degrees above level. 07. Push off with the foot on the ground while simultaneously pushing down on the front pedal with the foot that is clipped in. This should give you enough time to get clipped in with the second foot while giving you enough speed to be able to coast for a minute and allow the other foot to clip into a stationary pedal. 08. Enjoy your newfound efficiency and ride around for a few minutes. 09. Give yourself plenty of time (and space) to stop. 10. Remember that when you stop, clip out of one pedal by twisting your ankle to the side and slow yourself down until you feel comfortable putting that foot on the ground. 11. Repeat from step five until you feel comfortable clipping in and out. 12. Enjoy your newfound speed on the bike.
