| There are shoes made for every activity, and | | | | you're likely to wreck a few times as you |
| bicycling is no exception. As there are a variety of | | | | acclimate yourself to them. Also, such shoes are |
| bicycling activities, there are also a variety of | | | | no good to walk in as the cleat constantly gets in |
| shoes made specifically for each activity. Before | | | | the way. Such shoes are made just for riding and |
| getting into the types of shoes made for cycling, | | | | racing.There are also road shoes which don't latch |
| you first need to decide what your budget is. This | | | | onto the pedals. Typically these have smooth firm |
| will help you narrow down your choices. You don't | | | | soles. Shoes made for mountain bike also may |
| want to spend more than you can afford, but | | | | feature a cleat and binding system similar to road |
| you also don't want to go home with a shoddy | | | | bikes. Typically, though, such shoes unhook easier |
| pair of shoes. A decent pair of cycling shoes can | | | | because mountain bikers often have to remove |
| be purchased for under $100, and, of course, you | | | | their feet from the pedals. The more common |
| can go way higher than that.Once you've decided | | | | type of mountain bike shoes don't latch on at all. |
| how much you want to spend, you need to focus | | | | They feature rugged soles similar to hiking boots |
| on the kind of riding you intend to do. Will you be | | | | and are, in fact, very similar to hiking boots. For a |
| riding a road bike, mountain bike, or a BMX | | | | recreational mountain biker, hiking boots will work |
| freestyle bike? Are you looking to race or to just | | | | just fine.BMX riders and freestylers use shoes |
| do your own thing and get some exercise in the | | | | which are very similar to shoes made for |
| process?Whether it's a road bike, mountain bike, | | | | skateboarding. These shoes have stiff soles with |
| or BMX bike, if you're just going to be a leisurely | | | | excellent traction so they grip the pedals and |
| rider than almost any pair of athletic shoe will | | | | provide as much power as possible. The uppers |
| suffice. Your only concern should be the grip of | | | | on these shoes are strong and durable to |
| the sole. For safety's sake you need to be sure | | | | withstand the beating they'll endure while doing |
| that your shoes are at least good enough to hold | | | | tricks and flying around dirt tracks.If you're just |
| onto the pedals.Now, if you're going to be a little | | | | an occasional bike rider, any pair of sneakers with |
| more serious about your riding then you need to | | | | a good sole will do, but if you're a more serious |
| start looking at more specialized shoes. First we'll | | | | rider than you need to get a pair of specially |
| start with cycling shoes made for road bikes. | | | | made cycling shoes. They're produced by a |
| Shoes made for the serious road cyclist feature a | | | | variety of manufacturers based all over the world. |
| cleat on the bottom which hooks onto specially | | | | Figure out what your budget is, envision the sort |
| made pedals. This design allows for maximum | | | | of riding you intend to do, and do some research. |
| power transfer as it allows you to generate | | | | Ask the pros at the local bike shop and look online |
| power while pushing down and raising your feet. | | | | for reviews and information.Gregg Hall is an author |
| The disadvantage to this kind of shoe is that | | | | living in Navarre Beach, Florida. |