There are a few pieces of equipment and apparel that are important for you to have if you plan on going cycling. Cycling takes place outdoors and so you need to make sure that you are ready to face the elements and that you will be kept warm and dry but comfortable at the same time. Specialized cycling shoes are particularly important, and there are a few companies that you will want to check out for these shoes.

Mountain Equipment Co-Op

The Mountain Equipment Co-Op Company is one that you will definitely want to check out if you are looking for specialized cycling shoes. A few of the most popular specialized cycling shoes they offer include the MEC Cycling Shoe Covers, Castelli Pioggia Cycling Booties, DeFeet D Logo Levi-T-Ator Socks, DeFeet Woolie Boolie Socks and the DeFeet LeviTator Lite Low Socks.

Bicycle Apparel

This is another company you will want to check out for your specialized cycling shoes and cycling apparel. They offer one of the largest selections of cycling shoes, specialized and other, in the world, and for the most affordable prices.

They also have a staff of trained and experienced cycling enthusiasts, who will be able to answer any questions you may have and help you make the best purchases.

How Your Shoes Should Fit

These are just two of the many fantastic companies that you can check out for specialized cycling shoes, but even more important than where you go to buy your shoes is making sure that you buy shoes that fit you properly.

A properly fitting cycling shoe will be snug but not too tight, and the heel cup will fit sung enough to your foot to hold the heel in place through the entire pedal rotation. There should be enough pressure on the instep once you have the shoe tied up, and your toes should not be reaching the end of the shoe.

Also keep in mind that there is a big difference between men and women’s feet, and in general, a woman’s foot has a higher arch and a narrower heel. Of course there are exceptions but for the most part you want to make sure that you are shopping in the right department for your gender so you can find a shoe with the right fit.

Cycling shoes are available in three different widths, and so if you have extremely narrow or wide feet you will want to look for manufactures that offer shoes specifically designed to fit your feet.