The difference between spinning in regular sneakers and cycling shoes is that cycling shoes can literally clip into the bike’s pedals, essentially locking your feet into the bike. While spin bikes of the past were equipped with straps that allowed you to wear your normal gym sneakers on the bike, ]most spin studios now mandate that you wear cycling shoes during class. Before entering one of those studios, most of us have the same question: Do you need cycling shoes for spinning? Chances are the instructors at any of these studios will give you the same ‘yes’ in response. It seems like you cannot walk a block in a city anymore without passing a spin studio. Recognize That You Do, In Fact, Need Cycling Shoes
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Turns out, the shoes themselves can’t clip into anything-you need to attach cleats for that!įor those like myself who have been that clueless spinner, or more experienced spinners who are looking to purchase their own pair of spin shoes so they can stop using the studio’s rentals, here is a breakdown of how to install cleats onto your indoor cycling shoes. There I was, unsure why my shoes wouldn’t clip into the bike. Heck, the first class I attended, I wasn’t even aware there was a need to install SPD compatible cleats on my shoes. Whether you’re renting shoes from the front desk or you’ve brought your own, figuring out how to get those cycling shoes to clip into the bike is a challenge all its own. The most nerve wracking moment of your first spin class (also known as indoor cycling) may come before the class itself even begins.