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Best Indoor Cycling Shoes

April 25, 2014 · In: Fitness

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, to find out more information, please read my disclaimer. 

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The best indoor cycling shoes or spin shoes have either spd cleats or delta clips. Am I speaking another language already? Read on to decode the world of spin shoes.

Do I need cycling shoes for indoor cycling? Why are cycling shoes better than regular shoes? What clips should I buy? What’s the best cycling shoe to get? My friends, read on.

Do I need cycling shoes for indoor cycling?

First off, if you’re taking indoor cycling classes more than once a week – buy yourself some shoes. I’m not saying if you have never tried indoor cycling before that you need shoes before your first class. However, if this is something in your weekly workout regimen, and you can make it work financially, the investment is well worth it. Bonus: they will last you a very long time. Some boutique studios, have shoes available for you to use because they recognize the difference this will make in your results.

Why are cycling shoes better than regular shoes?

Take out a pair of your tennis shoes, cross-trainers, or running shoes and see what happens when you try to bend them around. Pretty malleable right? All of these shoes are designed to be pliable in different ranges of motion that make it comfortable for you to walk, run, or jump all over the place. I can bend the toes of my Nike bionics to touch the heel – which is awesome for burpees, jump squats, and plyometrics – but if you’re doing those on an indoor cycling bike… you’re going to have more problems than just choosing shoes.

Cycling shoes have a smooth, rigid sole made of composite or carbon fiber. The stiffness of the shoe allows for more energy transfer into the pedals. This is also why cycling shoes will last years when running shoes have to be replaced every few months. In addition, cycling shoes allow you to pull up on the pedal, which allows you to generate more power and work more muscles. Who doesn’t want to work more muscles?

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What clips should I buy?

First off, call your studio and ask what type of clips the bikes use. Most gym bikes will only allow for SPD clips on their bikes – no need to read further.

Studios with higher-end bikes these days usually have a dual pedal. This means it allows for 2 types of clips, usually (1) SPD and (2) LOOK DELTA (one on either side of the pedal). In that case, you can prioritize:

  1. Do I want to be able to walk around in the shoes easily?
  2. Do I want to be able to clip in and out easily?

(1) SPD clips look like this: *Get these if you want to walk around in your shoes*

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SPDs are small clips and therefore are sometimes difficult for a beginner to clip in. On the other hand, if you want to be able to walk around in the shoes, this is the clip for you.

(2) LOOK DELTA clips look like this: *Get these if you want to clip in easier*

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LOOK clips are larger and easy to clip in. They also provide a large surface area to push against, which some people prefer. The downside is you cannot walk around in these shoes on anything but rubber flooring.

WARNING: There is a different clip called “LOOK KEO” – these look exactly the same as look delta, but they are SMALLER and will NOT fit into most indoor cycling bikes.

Best Indoor Cycling Shoes:

Shoes generally cost between $80-300. You can choose how much to spend depending on your budget and how often you will use the shoes. There are many great brands on Amazon for around $100. Personally, I wear and recommend Sidi. They will cost you a little more, but they last me for years.

If you want an SPD clip compatible shoe you can walk around in, just check the bottom of the shoe, you will see ridges on the sides of the base like this:

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If you want to use LOOK DELTA clips, the bottom of the shoe should look like a surfboard:

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Remember clips are sold separately. Feel free to send an email on the contact page with any other questions!

If you enjoyed reading about the best indoor cycling shoes, check out my store for more personalized fitness programs and workouts! To see more options for women’s athletic shoes, check out the best training shoes for women.

Happy Shopping!

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