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post #1 of 19
4/4/10 at 4:46pm
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Are they necessary? I know cycling shoes are supposed to make you more efficient and more powerful, but you're not going anywhere in a spin class.

Do they prevent injuries and/or wear and tear? I get pain in the ball of my foot when I run (metatarsal area), and sometimes get some pain in my heels -- so I don't want any new injuries from spin class.

Any advice on an entry-level pair of spin shoes? ($50 range) Safe to order online, or is sizing weird? I'm size 13 in most shoes.
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post #2 of 19
4/4/10 at 5:04pm
Well, if you also ride (not in spin class) using clipless pedals there should be a little more transfer over to your cycling from your spin training. Relatedly, using clipless pedals allows you to "pull" through your stroke better than just using toe clips. You can also adjust the cleat in most cycling shoes to change where the force is applied on your foot.

All that being said, if you are just spinning to get some cardio in, I don't see much benefit to them.
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post #3 of 19
4/4/10 at 7:26pm
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Originally Posted by RedLantern View Post
Well, if you also ride (not in spin class) using clipless pedals there should be a little more transfer over to your cycling from your spin training. Relatedly, using clipless pedals allows you to "pull" through your stroke better than just using toe clips. You can also adjust the cleat in most cycling shoes to change where the force is applied on your foot.

All that being said, if you are just spinning to get some cardio in, I don't see much benefit to them.


x2 the first time you climb a hill with clipless pedals you'll see what you've been missing your entire life.
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post #4 of 19
4/5/10 at 8:49pm
i went to a bike shop and got the cheapest pair of cycle shoes they had and i got them specifically for spin class use. i noticed a big difference from switching over to them from normal shoes and recommend doing it. you'll get a lot more control and power out of them and you don't run the risk of your foot sliding out of the cage. i found i didn't fatigue as easily once i made the switch, too.
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post #5 of 19
4/6/10 at 11:25am
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What can I expect to pay for the cheapest pair of cycling shoes?
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post #6 of 19
4/6/10 at 12:04pm
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Originally Posted by greg_atlanta View Post
What can I expect to pay for the cheapest pair of cycling shoes?

Should be able to find them on sale for ~$50. I checked REI for you but don't see any great deals right now. I guess fall would be a better season to check.
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post #7 of 19
4/6/10 at 1:43pm
Out of curiosity, do spin bikes usually have Look or SPD pedals?
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post #8 of 19
4/6/10 at 3:17pm
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Originally Posted by bbaquiran View Post
Out of curiosity, do spin bikes usually have Look or SPD pedals?

SPD, I think. You can't walk around on Look shoes.
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post #9 of 19
4/6/10 at 3:27pm
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post #10 of 19
4/6/10 at 4:11pm
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Originally Posted by grundletaint View Post

Interesting...
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post #11 of 19
4/7/10 at 9:49am
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Originally Posted by unjung View Post
I guess fall would be a better season to check.

Thanks, good point. There's an REI nearby, I'll see what they have.
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post #12 of 19
4/8/10 at 2:08am
ugly like hell, but shimano indoor spd's gets the job done and are pretty inexpensive
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post #13 of 19
4/10/10 at 1:14am
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I found pearl izumi quest mtb on sale in a store and online for $30-50, but nothing near my size (probably 47). There's a newer model for $95 new, maybe those will go on sale sooner or later. Will try a few more bike shops.....

I might just stick with the adidas sambas and focus more on keeping my feet flat. I hate to spend $100 on a pair of shoes with limited use (I don't have a real bike).
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post #14 of 19
4/10/10 at 1:21am
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Originally Posted by acidboy View Post
ugly like hell, but shimano indoor spd's gets the job done and are pretty inexpensive

they look like steve madden dressy sneakers

will keep in mind, they may work.....
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post #15 of 19
4/12/10 at 5:59pm
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Originally Posted by greg_atlanta View Post
I found pearl izumi quest mtb on sale in a store and online for $30-50, but nothing near my size (probably 47). There's a newer model for $95 new, maybe those will go on sale sooner or later. Will try a few more bike shops.....

I might just stick with the adidas sambas and focus more on keeping my feet flat. I hate to spend $100 on a pair of shoes with limited use (I don't have a real bike).

You shouldn't have to spend $100...you just gotta look harder.

Certainly Nashbar or Performance has something in your size for a lot less...

You don't have a real bike...but maybe with all this spinning you are doing it will be time to pick one up (especially since you'll already have proper pedaling technique...putting you ahead of 90% of the riders out there).
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