| 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'll do fine
with a mid-line road shoe because it'll 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. |
