| Selecting appropriate cycling shoes has become | | | | and foot is transferred to the pedal. The advantages |
| increasingly specialized. There are multiple pedal | | | | of toe clips are that they cost less, and can be used |
| systems catering for different types of cycling, from | | | | with any shoe. They require very little maintenance. |
| road to mountain and triathlon biking. For those who | | | | Cycling shoes designed for clipless pedals have stiff |
| ride at least 3 or more times per week, specific cycling | | | | soles. Mountain bike shoes are slightly more flexible |
| shoes can improve your performance. | | | | because the shoes are needed for walking up steep |
| Choosing a biking shoe is determined by the type of | | | | terrain. If you're a beginner at mountain biking, you may |
| pedals used on the bicycle. In the past, shoes were | | | | want to get a less stiff shoe because you'll probably |
| designed for traditional platform pedals, with hard | | | | be walking more than riding! |
| leather soles fitted and metal cleats. The invention of | | | | Whether you use clipless or toe-clipped pedals, |
| Velcro-adjustable shoes followed the introduction of | | | | mountain biking shoes must have rough tread patterns |
| the clipless pedal. | | | | which are perfect for scrambling up rugged slopes. |
| Combined with a stiff-soled bike shoe, the clipless | | | | Road bike cycling shoes don't need much in the way |
| pedal is energy saving. The energy produced by your | | | | of tread. |
| leg and foot goes to the pedal. Because the shoe is | | | | When choosing a cycling shoe, make sure the sole is |
| clipped into the pedal, you can pull more efficiently on | | | | correct for the type of riding you do, and that the |
| your upstroke as your foot goes through the revolution | | | | upper covering in easily washable. Fastenings should |
| of the crank. | | | | consist of 3 easily adjustable straps. Buy a shoe with |
| The toe clip system allows the foot to bend which can | | | | a comfortable seamless interior. And buy a shoe with |
| result in a loss of energy when the power of your leg | | | | reflective markings if you. 're going to ride at night. |