Cycling Shoe Summary Cycling shoes come in a variety of designs
depending on the type and intensity of the cycling for which
they are intended. Modern cycling shoes include hollowed or
perforated sections to easily insert cleats for clipless pedal
systems such as Shimano's SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) and
LOOK. Road shoes have a smooth, rigid and inflexible sole, and
are bent slightly at the ball of the foot to allow power to be
transferred and focused in the toe. The quality of the shoe
depends upon the rigidity of the sole, material of construction,
breathability and overall weight of the shoe (the lighter the
better). Road shoes normally have a protruding cleat that makes
them unsuitable for walking. Larger road-specific cleats are
attached by three bolts, though two-bolt attachment of mountain-
style cleats is also supported on some shoes. shoes have a
recessed cleat and studs along the sole so that mountain riders
can negotiate difficult terrain off their bikes. Mountain-style
cleats are smaller than r