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I just start taking spin classes at my local gym. I'm interested in buying a pair of cycling shoes. Any suggestions on what brand/type I should get??

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  • Dan M.
    Dan M. Sendmail

    Go to you LBS (Local Bike Shop) and see what they have to offer. I would suggest a mountain bike shoe, it will be easier to walk and from the car (mine are ok to drive in). The spin bikes use SPD pedals so you should only need a 2 hole SPD shoe. You will also need to pick up SPD cleats.

    I have a pair of Pearl Izumi Mtb shoes for both spin and mountain biking, they were ~$70. You can always look online, realcyclist.com performancebike.com or amazon.com or any of the thousand other places. I prefer to buy shoes locally so I KNOW they fit.

    posted 6 months ago | edited 6 months ago

  • Michael D.
    Michael D. Sendmail

    Everyone I've talked to says shoes are one place you should never skimp. I look at what brands to get by looking at what everyone around me wears: Sidi and Specialized. I have a pair of Bontragers I don't much care for that I will be replacing next month as a Christmas gift to myself.

    posted 6 months ago

  • Dan M.
    Dan M. Sendmail
    in reply to what Michael D. said:Everyone I've talked to says shoes are one place you should never skimp. I look at what brands to get by looking at what everyone around me wears: Sidi and Specialized. I have a pair of Bontragers I don't much care for that I will be replacing nex... read more

    Since Tracy is asking about shoes for spin classes, a high end cycling shoe, with a high end price, is more than is really needed. Most spin classes are 1 to 1-1/2 hours long, and the most dedicated student will only be putting in 5 to 7 hours a week spinning. The requirements of a cyclist, riding 4 to 7 hours a day are much more demanding.

    However, the suggestion of looking to see what others are wearing is a good place to start, asking the instructor, would also be another good resource.

    posted 6 months ago

  • Stephanie W J.
    Stephanie W J. Sendmail

    I agree with Dan. I bought some shoes because I was turning my knee in. I asked the instructor for suggestions. I went to the bike store that services the bikes at the gym. I was able to get them on sale. The regular price was on the low end, about $80. The clips were sold separately. I actually put my shoes on in the gym, but I'm sure that I could where them driving to the gym.

    I hope that this helps.

    Stephanie

    posted 6 months ago

  • Tracy T.
    Tracy T. Sendmail

    Thanks everyone. I went to a local bike shop and REI over the weekend to see what they had to offer. There are quite a few bike shops around the area so I'm going to check out a few other places too.

    posted 6 months ago

  • Ted K.
    Ted K. Sendmail

    I've had a bunch of shoes (Lake, Northwave, shimano), but I keep coming back to Sidi. They cost a fortune, but I think they're far and away the best shoe available. The fit is amazing.

    posted 6 months ago

  • Ray G.
    Ray G. Sendmail

    Hey Tracy, While your visiting all those bike shops, why not pick up a bike while you're at it :)

    posted 6 months ago

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