How to choose cycling shoes for cycling?

Regardless of your preferred form of cycling, there are some commonalities to be aware of when it comes to shopping for cycling shoes; not from a "this shoe is better than another" perspective, but that you need The shoes must be able to maximize your riding needs. Today we will talk about how to choose cycling shoes from the perspectives of road bikes and mountain bikes. When it comes time to make the final decision to buy, there are still some differences between choosing mountain ebike shoes and road shoes.Do you know how to choose cycling shoes for cycling?

①Electric mountain bike lock shoes:

1. Shoe type

When you are choosing shoes, you still have to glance at the price tag first. Cheap shoes generally have a relatively low-quality upper, so the foot feel is not very good. If foot support is important to you, take a look at insoles. Cheaper shoes have thicker insoles.

Higher-end, even slightly better shoes will have more shoe shapes, rather than replacing them by increasing the thickness of the insole. High-end shoes will fit better, and can prolong the service life and increase comfort.

2. Sole material

Some mountain bike shoes are made of plastic or synthetic plastic, while others are made of carbon fiber. Since the use environment of mountain bikes is relatively harsh, the road surface is relatively uneven or there are many stones, so the selection of materials for mountain bike shoes is worth discussing.

3. Velcro and fine-tuning buckle

Ordinary Velcro lock shoes will have a fine-tuning buckle for fixing at the ankle. Because this type of lock shoe mainly fixes the shoe through the one closest to the ankle, it is the most stressed. At this time, it is better to add a fine-tuning buckle, because in addition to fixing it, it can also effectively prevent mud and small sand from entering the shoe, and it is easier to untie it in the event of a crash.

4. Flat pedal conversion kit

Many people will remove the flat pedal conversion sleeve as soon as they get new mountain shoes. But please keep them, because they can increase the contact area. Because when riding uphill, the focus is basically on the forefoot, which is where the flat pedal conversion sleeve is located.

5. Materials for shoe locks

Many high-end mountain bike shoes are still made of leather. But it is best to avoid this material when choosing shoes. Because it's like wearing a glove, it feels great...but it's better to save the budget for road shoes. After all, road bikes have better roads and are not easy to damage shoes.

②Road bike lock shoes:

 1. Shoe type

This is similar to mountain shoes, but the road shoes will be a little more advanced... Some brands of road shoes will provide thermoplastic! Because once you get on the road and put on your lock shoes, you will basically ride for several hours, and the position of your feet will generally not change much.

Mountain riding is different, because you may often change back and forth between standing or floating postures due to different road conditions. Road lock shoes need to maintain a posture for a long time and maintain a fixed position. Therefore, it is important for comfort The requirements are relatively high. Because you can fine-tune the shape, it's okay if you're not used to it the first time you put the shoe on, because it's adjustable.

2. Sole material

Compared with mountain bike shoes, road shoes are more rigid due to the needs of road riding. After all, with rigid wheels and a frame, are you still wearing casual sneakers? If you want to have a better riding performance on a road bike, then we strongly recommend that you wear at least entry-level carbon-soled road shoes. They're not that much more expensive than the plastic ones, but you're worth the money.

3. How many Velcro?

Road shoes have more Velcro than regular mountain shoes. For example, triathlon shoes can easily be mistaken for road shoes, but triathlon shoes usually only have one large Velcro. Lower quality road shoes only have two Velcro straps, but if you ride in rainy or muddy conditions, the Velcro will become less sticky. Therefore, we recommend that you buy road shoes with two Velcro straps and a fine-adjustment dial.

4. Air permeability

The breathability of road shoes is very important, so that the feet will be more comfortable when riding in hot weather. Therefore, when choosing road lock shoes, you must pay attention to see if there is a breathable mesh and ventilation holes.

5. Replaceable heel

We often encounter this situation when riding on the road - when waiting for the traffic light at the intersection, we need to put one foot down and move it slightly, so that the heel will be easily worn. If the heel can be replaced, it will better protect the sole. However, this is not the main significance of buying road shoes, but it can be used as a secondary factor for reference.

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