Cycling Shoes

Stiff soles for protection from the pedals and to ensure that no energy is lost in transferring power to the pedals.
A snug fit so that your feet can't move around in the shoes while you're pedaling.
Little or no cushioning in the soles because this would interfere with pedaling.
Lightweight, ventilated uppers to keep your feet cool and dry and to keep the shoes lightweight.
Special fixing points for the cleats, which engage the pedals.

The key differences between cycling shoes and most other sports shoes are:

esides selecting a bicycle that meets your specific needs, getting the proper cycling shoes can make a huge difference in your riding. Cycling shoes have stiffer soles to efficiently transfer power from your feet to the pedals and to protect your feet. The lack of stiff soles in sneakers, for example, allows your feet to collapse through the arches while pedaling, which may cause pain, tendon problems and a burning sensation on the bottoms of the feet.

All About Cycling Shoes
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