Spin shoes?

KeepingUpWithKiki · July 2012

Hello!

I've been doing spin for a while now and LOVE it. I've been told by a few people that having spin shoes makes a huge difference in the workout. Does anybody use them? And if so can you recommend a good brand?

Thanks!

CycleFlow · July 2012

Go to any cycling store and they will help you out..
The nice thing about indoor cycling shoes is that they never go outside, so you dont have to worry about them wearing out.
Their price ranges are INSANE from 80$ up to 200$ plus.

I honestly cant think of brands off the top of my head but I teach cycling indoors, bought 90$ shoes 2 years ago and they are still great and look like new.

They make a ton of difference both in your pedal stroke and the amount of reisistance you can take. You will find that you feel stronger. You will also be able to better use the back of your pedal stroke, and pull up on the pedal without falling out of the clip. Way better for training.
When you get them your legs my feel a little more tired than normal,or have muslce sorenes you dont normally have. That is just because you are recriuting more muscles and using them more effectively.

happy cycling!

chicago_dad · July 2012

first: ask the spin instructor what type of clips your spin bike pedals have on them. Clipless shoes (as they're called) have different soles and different systems. Most likely, it will be SPD or some related kind. But road cleats are different from mtn bike cleats. Sidi makes great shoes, particularly if you are thinking of getting off the spin bike and onto a road bike.

wellbert · July 2012

performance bike usually has cheap cleats. Get walkable shoes. Make sure you get the right cleats.

Lesley2901 · July 2012

I do x-bike classes, I don't have spin shoes yet but the class instructor recommended them. She also advised that they did stock them in Aldi for quite a reasonable price (UK).