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. . . . For Extra Comfort & Enjoyment

Spinning certainly is one of the latest fitness crazes to hit the gyms and sports centers around the world, many people are now buying their own spin bikes and doing it alone at home, although part of the fun of spinning really is to do it with lots of other people (just my opinion!)

Spinning classes are a fantastic way to keep fit during the off-season for any professional cycling types, and great fun (plus an intense cardiovascular workout) for anyone who just enjoys keeping fit and healthy with friends. As with many forms of exercise you don’t actually need to buy lots of specialized equipment and gear, a pair of sneakers will do for starters, but if you’re serious about spinning and plan on doing it regularly, then owning the right type of gear can help to improve both your performance and your comfort . . . it goes hand in hand really doesn’t it? The right spinning shoes really can help you to maximize your spinning performance and experience.

What To Look For When Buying Spinning Shoes

• You should buy your spinning shoes at a specialized athletic or cycling store. You’ll notice that there is a wide variety of spinning shoes available in these places, with lots of different prices, styles and fits.
• It’s important that your spinning shoes have a rigid sole. This will help to support and stabilize your feet when you’re hill climbing and prevents your feet from cramping up both during and after your spinning class.
• Spinning shoes should have a nice snug fit. You don’t want your feet to be slopping around in your spinning shoes whilst you’re on the spin bike, this can cause problems and even injury. Don’t forget to buy some special cycling socks when you buy your spinning shoes.
• Spinning shoes need to allow your feet to breathe, nice lightweight, well ventilated spinning shoes will be very welcome in the gym . . . gyms are not renowned for having a lot of fresh air are they? In fact, many gyms (especially the changing rooms) are quite stuffy and smelly.
• Spinning bikes have different types of pedals, so it’s important to know what type of spinning shoes will suit the spinning bikes you’ll be riding. Some spinning bikes have clips or holes on the pedals so that you can attach a cleat to the sole of your spinning shoes, but your shoes might not be supplied with these cleats, you might have to buy them separately.

That’s a shame, I was just getting into that video when it stopped . . . Johnny Debut sure seems to know what he’s talking about!

Spinning Shoes Tips & Hints

So now you know a lot more about spinning shoes than you did a few minutes ago, but do take heed of this tips . . .

• Try on a few different styles and makes of spinning shoes. They need to be a snug fit, and some spinning shoe brands are made narrower or wider than others, so different brands suit different feet. Don’t forget to try on your spinning shoes with the socks you’ll actually be using when you wear them, it really does make a big difference.
• Don’t wear shoes which have laces for spinning, they can get tangled around the pedal or in the spokes and cause accidents.
• Spinning shoes are designed for when you’re on the bike, so don’t expect that they’ll feel like tennies. Soft soles might be better for walking, but you’ll be glad of the stiff sole of the spinning shoes when you pick up the intensity a little.

She got a little excited when she “clipped in” didn’t she . . . bless her!

Clipping Your Spinning Shoes In and Out

Now just watch this video and you’ll see another reason why spinning is so much safer than outdoor cycling. She does advise you to practice clipping your shoes in and out at home before you go anywhere . . . just imagine if your foot got stuck on the pedal and wouldn’t clip out . . . what a mess that would make – yuk!