| SHIMANO SH-IC500 High Performance Indoor Cycling Shoe | Cycling

Description

The Shimano IC5 Indoor Cycling shoes are designed to be compatible with SPD pedals. Most indoor cycling studios will offer SPD pedals that work with the 2-bolt SPD cleat system. These cleats are smaller and more convenient to walk around in and they’re also easier to unclip or disengage from the pedals. There are several performance benefits to using SPD cleats, or clipping in, to ramp up your indoor cycling game. Clipping in refers to the connection between your foot and the pedal on your bike. There are three key components to this system that include your cycling shoes, a cleat bolted to the bottom of each shoe, and your bike's pedals. The cleats engage with the pedals to create a secure attachment as you ride, which helps boost power and efficiency. And then, to disengage the cleat from the pedal, simply twist your heel outward and the cleat will release and free your foot. Clipping in also provides a more stable and safer pedaling platform. Your foot is securely connected to the pedal so you can both push down and pull up on the pedals more efficiently throughout the full circle of your pedal stroke. And even under the hardest efforts, your foot will stay planted on the pedal so you can give it everything you have without fear of slipping off the pedals mid-sprint. SPD Cleats will need to be purchased separately from your shoes. Shimano SPD cleats are easy to install, and only require a 4mm Allen key.

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