Cycling Shoes
We stock mostly Shimano and Lake shoes, and can order from Sidi, Bont, Garneau, 45NRTH, Five Ten, Giant, and Liv. |
Enhance Your Comfort, Safety, and Performance
What do serene gravel rides, intense indoor cycling sessions, and mountain bike shredding have in common? Each of these experiences is enhanced by cycling specific shoes. Forming a key contact point between bike and rider, cycling shoes offer several advantages over traditional footwear. Clipping into pedals maintains correct foot position throughout your pedal stroke. This improves stability and alignment for a safer ride, and engages more muscle groups from the ability to pull up on the pedals. The added stiffness in cycling shoe soles increases power transfer for greater efficiency and helps to reduce fatigue in your foot muscles. Additionally, the use of breathable materials and on-the-fly adjustability give comfort a boost. Whether you’re training indoors, heading for your local trails, or commuting around town, cycling shoes are an essential piece of gear for getting the most out of your ride.
Why are they called clipless if they have cleats and are referred to with terms like "clipping in"? We don't know either. Pro tip: when you buy pedals, they come with a set of cleats. When you buy shoes, it's just the shoes. Cleats can also be purchased separately.
Check Cleat Compatibility
Cycling shoes come in several different cleat mounting interfaces, which can be categorized in to two general groups. The cleat mounts on the shoe must match the pedal cleat interface to be compatible. Shoes with a 2-bolt mount (commonly called “SPD”) are standard for mountain, cyclocross, gravel, and some entry-level road bike pedals. Shoes that feature a 3-bolt mount are only compatible with road pedals.
And don't forget, just a cleat has a similar shape and same number of mounting bolts doesn't mean it's cross-compatible. That would be too simple!
Some shoes include both cleat mounts for universal compatibility. Whether you already own pedals or are buying shoes and pedals simultaneously, be sure and match the cleat style. We're here to answer your questions and help you find the right match.

2-bolt
Primarily for mountain and gravel shoes. Shimano's SPD system is the most common, but Crank Brothers' "Egg Beaters", and Time's ATAC systems also use 2-bolt mounting.

3-bolt or Look/SPD-SL
Primarily for road shoes as they provide a larger more stable platform for better power transfer. 3-bolt shoe mounting is used for Shimano SPD-SL, Look Keo, Look Delta, Wahoo Speedplay, several Time options, and more.

Road Shoes
There’s a road shoe for enthusiasts new to the sport, track sprinters, triathletes, and everyone in-between. Entry-level road shoes are typically roomier and built with more flex that makes them easier to walk in. Shoes designed for performance and racing fit snugly and have stiffer soles in order to minimize the loss of power transfer from shoe flex. Gravel road shoes strike a balance between road and mountain styles, combining the stiffness and low weight of a road racing shoe with the minimum tread for comfortable walkability.

Indoor Cycling Shoes
Clip-in pedal engagement gives indoor cycling shoes the same benefits as outdoor shoes (comfort, stability, and increased muscle engagement), but are made to be easier to walk in and more breathable. They’re typically less expensive than their outdoor counterparts and come in styles that fit right in at the gym or studio. We don't stock any of these but can order - Shimano is our go-to brand for these shoes. You can use your outdoor shoes indoors, obviously, but it can be nice to have a dedicated pair if you do a lot of spin classes.

Mountain Shoes
Designed for off-road adventures, mountain shoes feature durable construction and extra tread for hiking over rocks, loose dirt, and wet roots. Shoes with clip-in functionality increase pedaling efficiency and prevent your feet from slipping around on the pedals while covering aggressive terrain. These trend from ultra-lightweight cross-country racing shoes with maximum sole stiffness to trail/enduro styles with grippy tread compounds for better traction on hike-a-bike sections of trail. We stock Lake and Shimano MTB shoes and can order from a dozen other brands.
Alternatively, mountain “flats” don’t clip into the pedals but provide similar stability by pairing a smooth outsole with studded flat pedals. Flat shoes are common for enduro, downhill, and dirt jumping, but some riders simply prefer them over clipping in. We only stock a few options for flat shoes, but can order from brands like Shimano, Five Ten, and Lake.
Shop Our Shoe Selection
Note - we carry Lake Cycling Shoes but our website host doesn't have them integrated to their database, so they may not show up here. We're working on adding them manually, but drop us a line to see if we have the model or size you're looking for.
Find Your Fit
Cycling shoes should fit comfortably without being too snug. Fit often varies between brands, so stop by our shop to try on a few different models (wear the same socks you plan to ride in). Look for shoes with a little extra room in the toe box to allow your feet to naturally swell on longer rides. Ask about wide-last models if you have wider feet, and for a truly personalized fit, consider custom insoles. When shopping online, be sure to reference sizing charts before purchasing. Better yet, come in to the store to get measured!
Mounting cleats onto shoes is a very important step, both for your comfort and to avoid injury. Cleat position affects the alignment of your feet, ankles, knees, and hips. Given the repeated motion of cycling, it’s important to dial them in just right — a challenging task even for experienced cyclists. It’s a good idea to schedule a professional bike fit, which includes fine-tuning the angle and fore-aft position of your cleats, in order to ensure proper alignment. For riders with specific shoe requirements, cleat shims are available in different thicknesses that can be tailored for each shoe. We can precisely mount all cleat types for $10/pair using special tools here at the shop, so you don't have to get an entire fit done if you just need help installing cleats.
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Ready to get started with your cycling shoe fit and cleat installation?