Purchasing high quality indoor cycling shoes is the best upgrade for home cycling and spin class studio experiences. Instead of using casual athletic shoes which are not designed for cycling, you should consider using indoor cycling shoes which are built with stiff soles for maximum power and comfort and increased ventilation to keep your feet cool and dry.

But with a variety of options, how can you decide which shoe is best for you?
The main factor of durable and high-quality cycling shoes is their cleat compatibility.

Understanding Cleat Compatibility Delta vs. SPD

Before buying any shoe, you must have to know what pedal system your bike or cycling studio uses. Indoor cycling bikes use one of two primary cleat systems.

1. Look Delt (3-Hole Cleat):

This is a large, triangular shaped cleat used for Peloton Bikes and in some higher end indoor cycling studios.
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2. SPD (2-Hole Cleat):

Unlike delta, it contains a SPD (2-hole) metal cleat system. It is mainly used for spin bikes in fitness studios. The cleat is embedded into the sole in some SPD cycling shoes, making these shoes much easier and safer to walk in. Many beginner indoor cyclists prefer SPD compatible shoes.

It’s important for you to check with your studio or indoor cycling bike manual to ensure you get the correct shoe for your bike.
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Key Features of the Best Indoor Cycling Shoes

After confirming the cleat type, you have to focus on features that provides premium indoor ride:

1. Sole Stiffness for Power Transfer

A stiff sole is the indicator of quality cycling shoes. It prevents foot bending around the pedal , ensuring maximum power efficiency to pedals. A Nylon sole also provides better efficiency but often provides better comfort for long, intense workouts.

2. Ventilation and Breathability

Indoor cycling generates significant heat due to intense workout, without any air flow to your feet to cool you down your feet will quickly become soaked. Quality indoor cycling shoes feature mesh uppers and venting in the sole for better airflow to keep your feet dry and comfortable during a long workout session.  All Tommaso indoor cycling shoes are designed with these features in mind.

3. Comfortable Fit

The perfect fit shoes keeps your foot comfortable and secure, ensuring maximum performance and preventing poor grip. A perfect fit shoe ensures smoother pedal motion and better power transfer.

Selecting the perfect cycling shoes is about perfect matching cleat type and features that makes your cycling journey more powerful, enjoyable and comfortable. Be careful in selecting the correct brand, if the price of the shoes is too low, then likely the shoes will be uncomfortable and made with little or no ventilation.