link your spinning / indoor cycling shoes

[CloudBee]

Amazon, if possible.

I wear a size 5 and our local Sports Authority (and most local shoe stores) do not carry 5's. Sooo I have to order online.

Thanks!

[Susie]

Have you been to a local bike shop? That would be where I'd start the search, not a big box sports store or a shoe store, since what you are looking for are cycling shoes. If they don't have your size in stock, I'm sure they'd get it in for you.

I would exhaust all LBSs before trying online because even after cycling for years I have a lot more faith in my LBS than in myself to correctly position and mount the cleat on the shoe (they don't come that way). Having it in the wrong spot is a recipe for an overuse injury in a knee or other joint.

[CloudBee]

Aug 12, 2015 12:13:35 GMT -5 Susie said:

I would exhaust all LBSs before trying online because even after cycling for years I have a lot more faith in my LBS than in myself to correctly position and mount the cleat on the shoe (they don't come that way). Having it in the wrong spot is a recipe for an overuse injury in a knee or other joint.

They don't?! Great info. I had no idea.

[katinthehat]

Yes, you have to buy the cleat and the shoe separately so make sure you know what kind of pedal your studio uses. Start with a Performance Bike if there is one near you. They're less expensive than other places and tend to have a larger variety and more stock.

[sitnspin]

I agree, try buying local first, at least just to get the fit right.

Sierra Trading has good deals all the time, but you should go to a local bike shop to have the SPD clip installed properly.

[sadlebred]

x

[CloudBee]

Aug 12, 2015 14:32:20 GMT -5 sadlebred said:

Term: Cycling shoe (There is no such thing as a "spinning" shoe.)
Clipless Pedals: They are clipless pedals. (not clips, not anything else)
Cleat: What mounts onto the shoe.

Don't go to the bike shop and ask them to install the cleat if you didn't buy the stuff there. They might do it for you, but expect them to charge for it. For your first time, I'd follow Susie's advice and go to your local bike shop. They will help fit you to shoes and will mount the cleat correctly. Call first to see if they have your size. Cycling shoes are usually given in European sizes. You want a 35-36 equivalent ti a US size 5. Even if the shop has to special order the shoes, you can try on a larger size to see how you like the fit, the last (the bottom of the shoe), and such. Most cycling shoes are leather or some derivative thereof and will stretch and conform to your feet a little bit.

Think of it like this, you go to the local running store to be fitted for shoes. The sales person spends an hour with you going over the shoes and watching you run. Then you go online and buy them instead to save $10. You didn't support a local business, and the salesperson lost her commission. Suck it up the first time, go to the LBS, and then order the same shoes online the second time you need them. Of course, you may find you get 4-5 years or more out of a good pair of cycling shoes. They tend to last.

Thanks for the lecture. I didn't say anything about going to the store, having them spend their time on helping me select a pair / size me, and buying online. I wanted to order online because of the convenience, and due to the fact that it's usually difficult to find my size in stores.

I appreciate everyone's suggestion to visit a local store vs. randomly selecting a pair online. I've already been in touch (last night) with our local shop and they have a pair of size 5's on hold for me. I'm going there tonight or tomorrow AM.