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The types of shoes that you might wear while cycling -- from flip flops to clipless shoes. No shoes also count as shoes.

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Looking for an SPD cleat shoe similar to prior Specialized Sport RBX [closed]

I have a pair of older Specialized Sport RBX shoes with SPD cleats that I love. I go back and forth between clipless with SPD cleats and toe cages. The Specialized Sport RBX shoes have a ridgeless ...
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Moving from toe baskets to clipless pedals and cycling-specific shoes

I have literally (and not how the Utes use that word) never rode with bike shoes or clipless bike pedals. Have always had the Breaking Away style 1970s toe baskets and my sneakers. I may stick with ...
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What type of cleats to get for these mtn bike shoes

Please forgive the beginner question, but I have a pair of old mountain bike shoes that are missing cleats. Can someone point me in the right direction of an example of what to get (on Amazon or ...
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Are cleat backing plates for protecting carbon sole?

I've just bought my first MTB shoe that has carbon sole. When I wanted to put on the SM-SH51 cleats, I saw that it has some claws, that would (in my opinion) damage the carbon sole of the shoe. So I ...
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Is the correct use of this sheet-metal part to separate SPD from sole?

Since it was bent during clipping in/out, this tells me that this flimsy sheet metal part (the "spacer"?) should not be where I installed it. Should it be installed at all? Is the correct ...
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Need advice on the best type of mountain biking cycling shoes for comfort?

Hello fellow mountain bikers! I'm relatively new to mountain biking and have been thoroughly enjoying the thrilling off-road adventures. However, my current footwear is causing me some serious blister ...
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Is it easier to unclip using a shoe with higher stiffness index?

Context: Newbie at cleats, and using Decathlon SPD SL 3 bolt cleats for road bikes. Is it easier to unclip using a shoe with higher stiffness index? I currently use a shoe that is around 6-7 on the ...
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Can I wash my cycling shoes in the washing machine?

If I drop a pair of mountain shoes with the cleats on in the washing machine are they likely to get damaged? Is the machine likely to get damaged? Should I throw some rags in - or even wrap the shoes ...
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Tip of the shoe prevents unclipping with crank rotated to the rear

I recently got some Crankbrothers Mallet E pedals (standard cleats) and Shimano MW7 shoes for winter. Now I noticed that when I try to unclip with my rear foot the crank arm (Truvativ Stylo 6K, Boost) ...
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why does cycling kill training and running shoes so quickly?

If I ride in running shoes or training shoes, why do the soles come away from the uppers at the toe end so spectacularly? Are cycling shoes proper constructed differently to stop this happening?
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Specialized shoe Boa SV2 ratchet service?

I've got a pair of Specialized Comp Mountain Bike Shoes that the ratchet mechanism has broken on: it comes loose when under any load. Is the Boa SV2 dial / ratchet mechanism replaceable or serviceable,...
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Mtb vs Road Pedal Stack Height

Recently went from mtb pedals( shimano pd-m520) to road pedals (spd-sl pd-r7000) on my road bike. I feel that saddle is a little bit higher for the road pedals. Is the stack lower on road pedals ...
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Can cycle shoes be widened?

I have new cycling shoes. They fit fairly well -- I've worn them for an hour -- but I'd like them a bit wider at the toe (I have wide feet). Can they be widened? They uppers are not made of leather. I ...
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Connecting and disconnecting clipless bike shoes from Shimano pedals

I bought my first pair of clipless bike shoes (Northwave MTB) and pedals (Shimano 8100). The connection is SPD, since they're MTB shoes. I had them show me in the store how to connect and disconnect ...
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Shimano shoes: what is the correct equivalence of US and EU sizes? Or, which to trust more?

Shimano seems to have some contradictory sizing information for their cycling shoes. Their EU/US sizing corresponds differently from shoe to shoe, and also with some industry "norms" (if ...
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How to detach a cleat with a warped screw

So, the fastener on my old shoes broke beyond my ability to fix it. I got a new pair of shoes and am in the process of transferring my old cleats to those shoes. The problem is, it appears that the ...
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Recommendations on how to buy clipless bike shoes

Edit: everyone who's answered has been very helpful -- I tried to select all 3 answers as "the" answer but in the end it only let me choose one. Thanks to all! I'm interested in purchasing ...
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Cleats and shoes

I have some cleats that say Look Patent, what are the compatible look pedals? I am pretty sure that that is what the cleats say but correct me if I am wrong.
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What kind of overshoes can I use with a large touring SPD cycling shoe such as the Giro Rumble VR?

I got myself a Giro Rumble VR size EU 46/UK 11/US 12 and it has been a good shoe. However, since they are very breathable, my feet are getting too cold at around 5 deg C, and I tried to get a regular ...
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Can I use mountain biking cleats on a road shoe...?

I have an older pair of road shoes that appear to support both two-hole and three-hole cleat systems. I've attached a two-hole Shimano mountain bike cleat to them and gone for a very short ride to ...
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Waterproof overshoes: am I using them right?

As part of my "in case it rains" gear, I have waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers and waterproof overshoes. The first time I used them I had the "brilliant" idea to tuck the ...
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Alternatives to cycling shoes for touring with big/wide feet

There are loads of questions on here about cycling shoes for wide feet, but most of the links are years old and broken, and most of them are suggestion for cycling specific shoes. I've all but given ...
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Are my cycling shoes too big? With 3/4 inch of room

My shoes came in the mail and I have about 3/4 inch of room to the end. On a short ride I didn’t notice any slipping when I had the boa tightened all the way up. I also don’t have any hotspots or ...
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Performance Road Flat Shoe/Pedal combo

My girlfriend is a keen road cyclist, but does not want to use clipless pedals. She currently uses something similar to these shoes: Scott MTB (with bog standard flat plastic pedals) We've tried some ...
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How tight should cycling shoes be?

Ski boots are notoriously difficult to fit. The fitters will advise to go one and often two sizes down from what would at first seem like a comfortable fit. Do you find any performance advantages from ...
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Can I achieve good cycling shoe stiffness in winter with a boot insert?

Background: I ride daily in a very cold climate (Fairbanks, AK). My typical winter riding footwear includes a pair of trail running shoes underneath an insulated (NEOS) overboot, as this is a very ...
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Ways to lock my feet to the pedals, OR, Cycling shoe options for (really) wide feet

I have very wide feet, like ridiculously wide. I found some data for Australian male foot sizes and I'm at the 80th percentile for length but the 99.7th percentile for width. I'm currently wearing ...
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Adapter for Cleats?

This may sound silly......I have mountain bike shoes that I use on my road bike. I max out at about 30-40 miles and sometimes have to do a bit of walking....so they work for me. I am curious if there ...
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Shoes for commuting

I'm trying to find a good (and preferably cheap) pair of shoes to wear while commuting. I've only got a relatively short commute (around 3 miles) and I'm using an old mountain bike I had lying around (...
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What pedal cage is compatible with size 14 shoe?

Are there toe clips/straps that are oversized to comfortably fit a men's 14/15 shoe?
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Squeaky SPD shoes problem

I have faced a very very annoying problem with my SPD shoes, and it happens on two pairs of shoes from different manufacturers (Shimano SH-AM7 and Northwave Outcross 2 Plus). The problem is a very bad ...
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Giro shoe size help

Can someone help me with giro shoe size? Size guide say that half sized shoe are same length as full sized, is it true or just a mistake? https://www.giro.com/en/empire-acc/p/7041919
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How to keep my feet cool in cycling shoes?

I went mountain biking yesterday, when the temperature was 100F / 38C. This is in Southern California in June, so that's not that unusual. The only issue I had is that my shoes get uncomfortably hot, ...
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Standard vs wide shimano shoes

Would my normal sized feet still fit snug on a wide shimano shoes? I’m looking to buy the RP3 but only the “wide” is available. I’m buying online so i can’t personally try it on. Appreciate all the ...
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How much stiffness points on Shimano shoe is before it is noticeable?

I'm debating over getting the older R171 or the newer but cheaper RP501. R171 is listed as 10 stiffness index while the RP501 is 8, but it has boa dial and is the newer design and everything. Can ...
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Can I setup my road bike, mountain bike, and fat bike with the same set of shoes with MTB SPD cleats?

Can I setup my road bike, mountain bike, and fat bike with the same set of MTB SPD cleats? Basically I have 3 bikes with VERY different cranksets and Q-factors that range from 148mm to 164mm to ...
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Cleat holes "covers" for Shimano shoes

I have a pair of Shimano MW7 shoes, and a pair of Shimano SH-AM9. These shoes are designed for pedals with cleats. But I am often in the situation where I have to walk a bit etc even worse I have to ...
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How to adjust cleats to lower pain in the right foot's last two toes

I'm getting started on road cycling, rode a few times with Shimano R540 SPD-SL pedals and compatible shoes, using the maximum float setting since I'm still getting comfortable with the system. I've ...
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Ladies' Cycling Shoe Sizes/Fits

I am interested to know what differences there are between brands of women's cycling shoes, specifically, who makes shoes in larger or smaller sizes as well as who makes shoes for narrow feet or for ...
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Normal wear on five ten freeriders?

So these are my five ten freerider elc shoes and I’ve had them from december last year (2017-present). The pedals on my bike are 2013 dmr v12 and cleaning my shoes recently I saw that a hole is being ...
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Rain Booties that go over Cleats

I use clipless pedals for bike commuting, and I'm looking for suggestions on waterproof "booties" that can go over a pair of cycling cleats. I can find some products on-line, but can't ever see the ...
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Seal Cleat opening on Clipless Waterproof / Winter Cycling shoes?

I own some Shimano MW7 waterproof cycling shoes I use for wet riding and 45Nrth Wolvhammer boots for deep winter riding. Should I be concerned about water entering my shoe via the cleat opening? If ...
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Do Shimano MTB shoes in half-sizes make a perceptible comfort difference?

My 10+ year old MTB shoes are finally dying. I'm looking for replacements. My shoe size is usually 7 UK (42 EU) for the left foot and 7.5 UK (43) for the right. I see Shimano do European half sizes ...
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What kind of shoes can you use with Garmin Vector pedals?

I was looking at these Garmin Vector pedal power meters, and the site says they are "Look Kéo Compatible". Can you put different cleats in them for other brands of shoes? Would they work with regular ...
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Waterproofing leather bike shoes

I have a pair of leather bike shoes, which I mostly use in summer. Is it a good idea to waterproof them using the available silicone based sprays, or can it damage the shoes?
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Shoes supporting heel-mounted cleats

I'm searching for a way to clip into pedals despite my very pronated foot. My right foot is 40-50 degrees turned out due to a torsioned shin. I pedal using my heels, which eliminates the differences ...
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Going from MTB to CX - keep shoes? [duplicate]

I am switching from a MTB (with pretty old, but still fine, SPD cleats) to a CX and am in the process of picking pedals. I won't be driving the MTB at all anymore, after that, and have switched it to ...
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Optimal Placement of Cleats

I am transitioning from mountain bike shoes to road bike shoes. A marked difference is the limitation of versatility in cleat placement. I prefer to have my cleat as far up and to the inner side of ...
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Accommodation (or "breaking in") of cycling shoes

I recently decided to switch to cleats on my technical bike, and I have bought leather mtb shoes. Based on previous experience with leather trekking shoes, I know that the first 3-4 days (about 40-50 ...
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Cheap cycling shoes feel 'sloppy' when pulling up

I recently bought some cheap ($60) mountain bike shoes. It changed my riding style, and I'm really 'pedaling in a circle' now. I have a complaint though... when I sprint and put a lot of force into ...
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