The right shoe can make a good Spinning® class great. Cycling shoes
are available in a variety of styles and price ranges, so whatever your
needs, there's a shoe that fits.
When shopping for cycling shoes, look for:
- A stiff sole
- Stiff soles boost leverage on the pedal and decrease foot fatigue
- A good retaining system
- Laces, Velcro straps or other retaining systems
hold your feet securely in place, which aids the upward movement
of your pedal stroke, and lend stability by reducing movement.
Shoes should fit tightly at the heel—the heel cup should be
snug against the heel so there is minimal to no slipping during
the pedal stroke. However, the shoe should not be too
tight—it is
helpful to let the foot move a bit inside the shoe (especially
the toes) to ensure adequate blood flow and circulation
- Shoe breathability
- Riding indoors generates considerable body heat and sweat, so
make sure the shoe features mesh or another breathable fabric
that circulates air to your feet.
- Safety
- Most road cleat systems have large protruding cleats that can
make walking difficult and hazardous in a gym environment. For
Spinning classes, your best bet is a shoe designed for indoor
cycling with a recessed cleat
or SPD® (Shimano Pedal Design) system and a rubberized sole
for safety—the SPD cleats fit all the bikes at Brock.
See these later articles, which also advertise makes of shoes sold at
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