But if you are a little more serious or want to be more serious about your riding then you need to starting thing about the best type of womens cycling shoes for you. There are many types to choose from and the first difference is whether you are a road cyclist or a mountain (mtb) bike cyclist. As the type of shoes are distinctly different from each other.

With womens road cycling shoes, you have a cleat on the bottom that hooks or clips onto your specially designed pedals, the main purpose is to increase power in your rotation as you generate power as you push down and as you pull up. Be prepared for a stack or two while you are getting used to them.

Womens mtb cycling shoes you have a more rugged sole, as opposed to the sleek sole of womens road cycling shoes, to enable you to walk over area of track that may be unsuitable or impossible to ride over … unless you are completely fearless! But you will still need good traction between your shoe and your pedal on those off road cycle tracks.

Livestrong.com provide this great video explaining the differences in styles, and what you might need to look for when choosing your first or next pair of womens cycling shoes.

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