Road Shoes

Road cycling shoes, road cycling shoes are special for these bikes with a flatter and lighter sole.

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Road cycling shoes, road cycling shoes are special for these bikes with a flatter and lighter sole.

Road cycling shoes

Road cycling shoes are a type of cycling shoes that are used for road bicycles. Road cycling shoes are characterized by having a rigid shoe sole, which can be made of fiberglass or carbon and it is not highly recommended to walk a lot on the ground with them, since road cycling shoes have soles very fine indicated only to be used with road pedals. In our online cycling store we have SIDI road cycling shoes, one of the most recognized road cycling shoe brands in the world, thanks to having models of road cycling shoes of great quality and design. We also have Fizik road cycling shoes, another Italian brand of road cycling shoes with very good acceptance by road cyclists. You can buy road cycling shoes at the best price from brands such as MAVIC, Giro road cycling shoes or DMT road cycling shoes at the best price.

Men's road cycling shoes

The men's road cycling shoes are characterized by having larger numbers and uppers better adapted to the foot of the male cyclist. Men's road cycling shoes are usually wider and with larger numbers to better suit the men's cycling market. For example, SIDI men's road cycling shoes have exclusive models for men, as well as an extensive catalog of men's road cycling shoes with different designs and qualities for all types of cyclists. Another of the most recognized brands is DMT men's road cycling shoes, another Italian brand that is used by a large number of professional cyclists, thanks to having models of DMT men's road cycling shoes with very technical fabrics and carbon soles. You can find the best offers for men's road cycling shoes in our bike shops or online bike shop.

Women's road cycling shoes

The women's road cycling shoes are characterized by better adapting to the female cyclist's foot, with narrower women's road cycling shoes models and smaller numbers that are the most used in women's cycling. There are brands like SIDI women's road cycling shoes that have specific models of women's road cycling shoes just for them. You can buy women's road cycling shoes at the best price in our bicycle stores or online cycling store, where you can find women's road cycling shoes from brands such as SIDI, DMT or Fizik women's road cycling shoes.

ROAD SHOES

Cycling lovers will know the importance of both choosing a good shoe, and choosing a specific one according to the modality that we practice, in this way we can get more out of our effort with each pedal stroke.

This time we are going to focus on the road mode, or more specifically on his shoes. As you already know, when it comes to road cycling it is important to have the correct equipment that provides us with all the necessary comfort, and having specific shoes for road cycling is no exception. That is why we are going to detail below what aspects we must take into account when choosing the best road shoes and what characteristics they must meet for it.

 

Choosing a pair of cycling shoes, whatever the modality that we practice, is not an easy decision, especially since many criteria must be taken into account before making the purchase, such as the fabrics in which they are made or breathability, comfort, sole, stiffness or adjustment system are just some of those criteria.

We must bear in mind that cycling shoes are the only point of contact for the direct transfer of power between your legs and the bike, so if we know how to choose them well, we will be guaranteed efficiency and comfort. Many times we are asked what the best road shoes are, and the answer is very simple: there are no best shoes, but the best shoes are the ones that best fit you. There is a wide range of models for road bikes and each cyclist has feet with certain characteristics and different needs, so it will ultimately end up being a very personal decision.

 

How to choose quality road shoes?

First of all, one of the things that we must bear in mind is that road shoes are only used exclusively for road cycling, since their design and materials are designed and manufactured with a very rigid sole to guarantee the transfer of energy with each pedal stroke. in the most efficient way.

Pedaling on the road is a completely cyclical activity, that is, we repeat the same movement millions of times, and apart from the traffic, we will not find many interferences in our path that force us to make other types of movements. So what is important in this modality is the quality of the pedal stroke, and therefore, the use / economy of our energy. That is why fundamentally, road shoes are designed with that objective, among the other two following;

Objectives pursued by good quality road shoes:

• Aerodynamics. In road bikes, unlike mountain bikes, aerodynamics and efficiency are much more important. They are bicycles designed to devour kilometers and kilometers.

• Transmission of pedaling force. As the priority is pedaling efficiency, they are shoes with a fairly rigid sole in order to effectively transmit all the power of our legs to the pedals.

• Good support to the foot. It is very important that it is well adjusted to the foot by means of a good closure. The more adjusted the shoe is to the foot, the more comfortable it will be to ride on the bicycle. If the foot is moving inside the shoe it will be very uncomfortable, and also the repetitive gesture of pedaling could cause foot injuries.

Most road cycling shoes are designed for high pedaling efficiency as power transfer is much easier and more efficient. They are usually light in weight and have very rigid and inflexible soles. The extensive external fixation system, in combination with the rigidity of the sole, means that they can hinder us more when walking with them, so we must bear in mind that it is not the most suitable shoe for it.

To choose the correct road cycling shoes, we must assess the adaptation to our feet, the materials with which they will be made, the robustness of the sole, the weight of the shoe, etc. Above all, we must try to ensure that it adapts perfectly to the morphology of our feet, both for when they dilate due to the heat and to withstand extreme cold. The foot must be very well supported and must be highly breathable.

Choosing a shoe by its brand or colors is a mistake, because if it does not adapt to the morphology of our foot, the only thing we will get will be pain and tightness that will reduce our performance, and can even make our feet go numb. Therefore, to make the right choice, a series of parameters must be taken into account that will be essential for our comfort.

 

The main characteristics of road cycling shoes are:

 SIZE

Leaving aside the design of road shoes, you should keep in mind that the size you choose is going to be very important to guarantee your comfort. In this sense, you should not choose shoes that are too tight because you will only get your foot to hurt, and in case these types of shoes are too rigid. But you shouldn't choose them too big either because you will lose pedaling efficiency and they can also make you feel discomfort, such as blisters and chafing. In case you have doubts between both models, it is best to choose the ones that are somewhat looser because you can always put on a thicker sock or an insole so that the foot is as tight as possible.

 SOLE/ STUDS

On a road route it is usually very unusual to have to get off the bike to walk. For this reason, among others, it is why the specific shoes of this modality do not have studs on the sole, but the sole is completely smooth.

As what prevails is efficiency in pedaling, they are shoes with a very rigid sole, in order to effectively transmit all the power of our legs to the pedals. The materials used in this case to provide this rigidity are usually nylon and carbon. They are usually made of carbon fiber for maximum pedaling efficiency through lighter weight. The most rigid soles, and therefore the most recommended, are usually those made of 100% carbon.

Most road shoes feature a 3-hole cleat system, which is compatible with most clipless pedals on the market.

We must therefore take into account that the greater the rigidity, the greater the transmission, but it will be even more uncomfortable if, as we have mentioned, our intention is to place one foot on the ground, so they should not be recommended shoes for mixed outings or indoor practices.

CLOSURES

One of the fundamental aspects that we must take into account when choosing your road shoes is the support or the type of closure. This point is very important to improve pedaling efficiency and for your own safety.

Currently we can find up to four different closing systems, which we will detail:

LACES: Possibly the most classic. At this point it may sound like something anachronistic due to the advances and improvements that increasingly exist in the cycling world, but it is still the favorite of many cyclists. It is the ideal option if you are looking for a uniform pressure throughout the foot and comfortable sensations when pedaling.

LEVER OR RATCHET: this closing system is not usually the most common today because it provides some insecurity with respect to the existing ones. It consists of a lever that advances a toothed plastic strip, and for each forward movement, the strip adjusts one or several clicks. To release it, it comes with a button that you just have to press to unfasten it, which is why some cyclists prefer other more current or safer models.

ADJUSTMENT STRIPS OR VELCRO: it is a very comfortable and fast system since it allows you to put on or take off the shoes without any effort. Velcro adjustment straps allow for some flexibility in the instep, making this system a good choice for touring or hobby level riders.

BOA SYSTEM: they are the most current, although they have only been on the market for a couple of years, BOA systems are synonymous with exceptional quality and reliability in high-end closure systems. It consists of nothing more than a rotor that winds or adjusts a cord, and that it will be this wheel that allows tuning to achieve an exceptional fit. The IP1 system that they have installed allows it to be rotated in both directions, to loosen or tighten. However, there is even an evolution of this technology with an L6 system, which only allows turning in one direction to tighten, and which opens by pulling on it, making it even more comfortable.

 

For all these reasons, if possible, forget about traditional laces or at least make sure that the closures we choose provide us with the maximum necessary support for our feet, such as BOA-type closures, which are currently the ones that provide the best fit. Likewise, this will always correspond to the comfort, morphology or personal preferences of each one of us, as is the case with almost all cycling clothing, so it is still not good to generalize.

ADJUSTMENT

Unlike running shoes, cycling shoes cannot be tamed, but the original shape is usually the one they will maintain during use.

A road cycling shoe should fit snug, but with enough room in the toe box to let you wiggle your toes a bit. On the bike, you should not notice any movement in the shoes, and we must bear in mind that to improve that fit and comfort we will also use our socks, so we must not forget to take them into consideration when making our purchase. .

VENTILATION

Good ventilation systems will guarantee the aeration or perspiration of the foot at all times, a fact that is essential for us when increasing blood flow due to the effort of the limb.

Another possibility are shoes that have holes in the upper part of the sole to increase breathability and comfort during the summer, since they are not usually highly recommended in the rainy season.

In general, what you choose depends largely on the personal preference and budget of each one, since all systems have advantages or disadvantages depending on the eyes with which they are looked at or the specific needs of each one.

Advice or important aspects before buying your road shoes

BUDGET

It will be a factor, which, as we have already mentioned, we must take into account since it will be the basis of our choice, and on which the greater or lesser quality of our final product will depend to a great extent. The market offers us a wide range of options, from models with a more adjusted price to the same shoes that they use in a professional peloton, so the first thing that we must mark is the money that we can spend. The better the closure and The harder the sole the price of these shoes will be higher.

 TRY THEM

Although it seems quite obvious, not everyone usually does it, even more so since sales are facilitated through online methods. Our advice is that you try them on, and not just a few, but that you try several models until you find the right one, that you study well the type of foot you have, and the last and bridge that best suit your morphology. Not only should we care about the size in terms of the length of the foot, but also the width. It is very important that you do not put pressure on your foot at any point, because if the toe box, for example, is too narrow, your toes will fall asleep as soon as they swell a little from the heat and effort. But it is just as important that it is not loose enough for our foot to move, which apart from making us lose pressure will be quite uncomfortable.

 

When we go to try on the shoes, it is advisable to do it with the type of sock that we mostly use when riding a bike, that is, if we only go out in good weather we should not go to try on a thick winter sock. We must also think that, as we already know, they are not recommended shoes for walking, so it will not be worth taking a few steps around the store, but on the contrary, it would be advisable to stand still in a flexed position (simulating the pressure of pedaling) for a few minutes, and thus verify that no pressure appears at any point of the foot.

That is why it is highly advisable to go to establishments that have a large assortment of shoes so that we can try on various models that fit our budget, and the modality that we practice. In addition, with this we obtain the great advantage of being able to ask a professional for advice and to make sure that we find a quick and easy solution in the event that we have problems with the purchase, of which we were not aware at the time of making it.

CREEK

Before buying road shoes, we must make sure that they are compatible with our pedals and bear in mind that, when making our purchase, the shoes are never delivered with the cleats, but rather they have to be added separately since these will depend on the pedals that we use in each case.

SOLE

As we already know, the stiffer the sole, the better power transfer refers to the pedals, and in this regard, to know which sole we should use, we must bear in mind that there are some rigidity index tables, which measure the different types of thickness that the soles can measure, and that depending on the manufacturer, range from 6 for the softest sole to 14 for the most rigid.

VENTILATION

If we live in an area with a generally warm climate, or temperatures are usually high during our outings, we must take special consideration in this regard and take into account that there are shoes with ventilation both in the upper part and in the sole. Or if we can afford it, it would be appropriate to have a pair of slippers, depending on the occasion in which we are going to use them, since if the rainy season arrives, they are not useful at all.

As a last piece of advice or feature to take into account before making our purchase, we would not like to overlook the distinction that the vast majority of manufacturers make regarding road shoes based on the sex of the cyclist, specializing specifically in it, and creating therefore a specific collection for men, and another for women.

This is essential since there are models specially designed taking into account the shape of the female foot so that road shoes adapt better to them, and are as tight as intended. The difference is mainly in the last of the shoe, so remember, if you're a woman, a men's shoe in your size will NEVER fit as well as a women's shoe, and the price is the same.

Remember, choosing our footwear correctly is essential to being able to practice any type of cycling comfortably and getting the most out of the strength of our legs.

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