Road cycling shoes

Road cycling shoes: the perfect connection between you and your road bike

When road cycling, clipless shoes provide good power transfer – and almost all road cycling shoes come fitted with clipless systems. Read on to discover what you should consider when buying your new cycling shoes for your road bike.

It’s all just clicked: connecting you and your road bike

All modern road cycling shoes use clipless systems. Shimano road cycling shoes are fitted with the company’s own SPD system. Other manufacturers use their own names but the principle is always the same: a kind of plate is screwed onto the cycling shoe and firmly clipped into the pedal when riding. This can then be quickly and easily unclipped as needed. To enhance comfort, the systems offer a certain level of freedom of movement. Clipless shoes for road bikes are incredibly efficient and have become an integral part of any road bike gear.

The perfect road cycling shoes for all requirements

Your road cycling shoes must fit you perfectly and be suitable for your intended area of use. No exceptions. In addition to the fit, you also need to know what you want to wear your shoes for. Some shoes are categorised as pure race shoes. These feature a particularly stiff sole and enable efficient power transfer but don’t tend to be overly comfortable. If you prefer heading out on longer rides, you should focus more on comfort. Perhaps you like integrating a few stretches of gravel into your rides? You can also find the perfect shoes for macadam and off-road. The weather conditions are particularly important when choosing the right road cycling shoes. Your feet shouldn’t sweat too much – they should remain pleasantly dry and warm. Winter cycling shoes are well-lined. They offer protection against the cold wind and rain. When it gets really cold, overshoes are a good addition to your gear. As the name indicates, you simply pull these on over your cycling shoes and enjoy the additional protection. You can also use road bike overshoes to protect you against light rain during the shoulder seasons or in summer.

Laces, hook-and-loop straps or dials – what is the best way to fasten road cycling shoes?

There are various different ways to fasten road cycling shoes. Both classic laces and hook-and-loop straps are particularly common. The latter enable you to fasten your shoes in seconds. They are also easy to clean and durable. Modern dial closures, such as the BOA system, guarantee a completely even and perfect fit. These are mainly found on high-end performance cycling shoes.

Round off your gear with bike accessories and cycling clothing from Canyon

In addition to finding the perfect cycling shoes, you can also enhance your cycling experience by considering other accessories and special cycling clothing. Canyon offers a huge selection of products in this regard – with everything from indoor trainers to smartphone mounts, bottle cages, water bottles, pannier bags and other accessories. The wide range of Canyon’s road cycling clothing will also optimally prepare and equip you for any weather conditions, so you can always get the most out of your rides.