| How you ride… |
The shoe for you… |
| You're a casual cyclist who doesn't feel comfortable looking like a gonzo bikie. |
Consider casual cycling shoes, which look more like sneakers. There are even cleated models that work with clipless pedals. |
| You love rolling up the miles but you enjoy stopping to admire the view almost as much. |
Look
at footgear made for touring. It's flexible for comfort with
rubber soles and recessed cleats for walking. Off-road models work, too. |
| You love off-road rides and races. |
You'll
want a lugged sole, recessed cleat, snug-but-comfy fit, light weight,
decent sole stiffness (not too stiff) and secure fastening system. |
| You've been on off-roader but now you plan to get a road-specific bike. |
You may want to continue using your off-road shoes.
Just get the same pedals for your road bike that you have on your off-roader. |
| You're a serious triathlete. |
Check out triathlon shoes, which are designed for high efficiency but also with features to get you in and out quick. |
| You ride metric centuries and group rides that are more social than competitive. |
You will do fine with a mid-line road shoe because
it will be more flexible and comfortable than the full-on road race model (see below). |
| You enjoy hammering on the road with your buddies sprinting for every city-limit sign. |
Get a lightweight, high-end road shoe with super-stiff sole for exceptional energy transfer and extra-secure strap system. |