Cycling Shoes Will Get You There Faster
How do Cycling Shoes differ from your regular running shoe? A cycling shoe will have a stiffer bottom than a running shoe. Running shoes are padded at the bottom to help absorb shock when you run, thereby going easy on your knees. Shoes that are designed for biking will have stiffer bottoms so that they don’t absorb as much energy and end up transferring more of your energy to the bike pedal.
Through the demand of triathletes, shoes/pedals combinations have evolved to reduce a triathlete’s triathlon time. Originally, triathletes used bike cages when they raced. A bike cage is a pedal that used toe straps to keep the shoe in place. You can only release a toe strap by hand which in not a good idea in
triathlons.
The next evolution for bike shoes uses a clipless pedal system. For this, the pedal uses ski technology to let you twist your foot out of the pedal when you need to. You have to use a special cleated shoe that was designed to fit with the clipless pedal. This will give you a perfect fit and the aerodynamics will save you time. In a 112 mile race, a cleated shoes and clipless pedal combination will save you ½ minute.
The problem with the cleated shoes and clipless pedal combination is that for shorter triathlons, you lose too much transition time having to change from the shoes you use when you cycle and the shoes you use when you run. The latest shoes and pedals combination goes back to a toe
cage-style pedal. With this transitional pedal, you keep you running shoes on. That’s because the transitional pedal has a hard bottom meant to replicate the role that the hard bottom of a
cycling shoe provides. This saves triathletes precious time in sprint size races because they don’t have to take time to switch shoes when they go from the bike event to the running event.
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Ultraspin Spinning Cycling Shoes
Recommended for off-road trails, free-ride and spinning.
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Ironheart Road Triathlon Cycle Shoe
New MultiPed™ Carbon sole
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Geko Road Cycling Shoe (Mens)
2 Velcro straps with overlapping flap. Laces for a secure closure.
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2004 Zone (Mens)
The molded Diapan ICS sole has earned an enviable reputation as a solid
performer.
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2004 Cosmo (Mens)
The molded Diapan ICS sole has earned an enviable reputation as a solid
performer.
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Ergo Road Cycling Shoe
The inner layer of breathable material is bonded to an outer layer of
vapor-permeable microfiber synthetic leather to produce a material that is
strong, soft, and breathable.
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Elite Road Cycling Shoe
The inner layer of breathable material is bonded to an outer layer of
vapor-permeable microfiber synthetic leather to produce a material that is
strong, soft, and breathable.
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Elite Performance Road (Mens)
Compatible with Look, SPD, SPD-R, Time, Speedplay and other pedal systems.
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Cosmo Performance Road (Mens)
Diadora exclusive InductionCooling System™ draws air through scoops and airways
molded into the Diapan™ nylon sole.
Pearl Izumi
Vagabond Road ll Cycling Shoes
The Vagabond Road II has a great updated fit for the recreational road cyclist
who like the simplicity and lightweight of a three strap Velcro fit.
Pearl Izumi
Vortex Road Cycling Shoe (Mens)
Designed for aggressive off-road riding, this shoe provides the stiffness needed
for maximum power transfer.
SIDI
Ergo 1 Carbon Mesh Road Cycling Shoe
The state of the art in road cycling shoes from SIDI that incorporates their
latest technology in a shoe that feels like it was custom built.
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Dynamic 3 Mesh Road Cycling Shoe
The Dynamic Mesh 3 is elegant in its simplicity yet full of functionality.
SIDI
Zeta Mesh Road Shoe/Mega Width
A triple velcro closure road shoe in a wider size, still with that famous SIDI
fit.
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Genius 5 Lorica Road Cycling Shoe
Conservative yet stylish with an incredible fit.
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Zeta Road Shoe
A triple velcro closure road shoe with the famous SIDI fit.
SIDI
Zeta Mesh Road Cycling Shoe
A triple velcro closure road shoe with the famous SIDI fit.
Veltec
Genius 5 Lorica/Mega Road Cycle Shoe
Stylish yet conservative with an incredible fit.
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2004 Cosmo (Womens)
The molded Diapan ICS sole has earned an enviable reputation as a solid
performer.
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Geko Road Cycling Shoe (Womens)
Last specially designed for the anatomy of women’s feet.
Pearl Izumi
Women's Vagabond Road ll Cycling Shoe
The Vagabond Road II has a great updated fit for the recreational road cyclist
who like the simplicity and lightweight of a three strap Velcro fit.
Pearl Izumi
Women's Flow Road Cycling Shoe
For the dedicated cyclist who is looking for a performance cycling shoe that has
maximum ventilation and a great new fit system for optimum power transfer.
Pearl Izumi
Vagabond Road Cycling Shoe (Womens)
Designed for recreational road use the Vagabond is loaded in features for any
cycling endeavor.
Pearl Izumi
Vortex Road Cycling Shoe (Womens)
Designed for aggressive road riding this shoe provides the stiffness needed for
maximum power transfer.
SIDI
Genius 5 Lorica/W's Cycling Shoe
Conservative yet stylish---sized specifically for women.
SIDI
Dynamic 3 W's Mesh Road Cycling Shoe
Women's specific fit.
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