The 12 Best Peloton Bike-Compatible Shoes In 2024, Tested By Professionals
The right fit = more power.
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Upping your Peloton game starts at the bottom. That’s right—changing up your indoor cycling shoes enhances how you’ll feel (and perform) during your indoor spin sessions.
While you can wear any of your sneakers for a cycling workout on the Peloton bike, legit cycling shoes can help keep your hips, knees, and ankles in line while you’re pedaling. They also contain less absorbent cushioning, so when you pedal, all that power is going right back into the bike, explains Schuyler Simms, indoor cycling instructor at CYCLED! Studios.
See some of the best Peloton-compatible shoes below:
Factors like the fit, foot width, closure systems, and sole material all contribute to how you'll feel during your cycling workouts. "When your feet are comfortable and supported, you will be better able to tap into and build strength in your workout," says Peloton instructor Christine D'Ercole. "You will also be able to work harder when needed with a more efficient transfer of power, which will better serve your fitness goals and enjoyment of the ride overall.”
Meet The Experts: Schuyler Simms, indoor cycling instructor at CYCLED! Studios, Christine D'Ercole, Peloton instructor, Jadi Collado, fitness instructor, Beth Linder-Moss, certified health and wellness coach, Kristina Earnest, fitness trainer, Olivia Amato Waldron, Peloton bike, tread, and strength instructor
Before you decide on a pair of shoes, make sure you double check which pedal clips they're compatible with. "Cycling shoes attach to your bike via a cleat system, the most popular cleats being Delta and SPD cleats," says fitness instructor Jadi Collado. "The Peloton bike comes equipped with Delta-compatible cleats, also known as Look cleats, which have three holes and a wider platform design." She adds that it is possible to switch out the pedals to accommodate for SPD cleats—these have a two-hole, smaller, and recessed design—if that is your preference.
Luckily, there are great options (and colors) worth buying for every size, cost budget, and preference. Read on to see the top-rated Peloton shoes for women, according to experts and customer reviews. Hint: you can buy most of them on Amazon.
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