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Float and tension
“Float” is defined as the degree of movement offered by the cleat within the pedal before release begins. This can be highly important to prevent damage to knees, as most peoples’ pedal stroke does not occur along a single axis. Many standard road pedal systems ship with a 6 degree float cleat. SPD-SL, Look Delta, Look Ko, and Time cleats are also available in 3 degree and 0 degree float. Road pedal systems commonly colour-code cleats by the amount of float offered (red, black, etc). Some pedal systems have a fixed non-adjustable float, such as 6 degrees for Crank Brothers and 4.5 degrees for the Ko Easy. Most cleats develop more float as they wear. Sole material and shoe quality
Soles for cycling shoes are usually divided into three categories. Inexpensive shoes mostly use an injection-molded plastic sole, which is economical but heavier and prone to flexing. Mid-range shoes may use a combination of plastic and carbon fibre, plastic and fibreglass, or an all carbon fibre sole. All manufacturers’ high-end competition level shoes manufactured post-2002 use carbon fibre soles. The sole material and amount of tread used in a shoe affects its weight; an expensive pair of road shoes with carbon fibre soles can weigh 650 grams, while a budget-priced pair of mountain bike shoes might weigh 850 to 900 grams.
Some mountain bike shoes have a little engineered flex in the toe area forward of the cleat mount. This assists in walking and in climbing obstacles while carrying the bike. More expensive shoes usually have less frontal flex. Overshoes
Overshoes are flexible waterproof shoe coverings for use in wet weather. They are typically made from rubber or a stretchy synthetic and have a zip on the inside of the ankle. The fabric continues under the sole but is not intended for walking on, which would wear it out quickly. Most overshoes have a hole in the sole for clipless pedals. Overshoes are not to be confused with cleat covers. Overshoes go on the top of the shoes, while cleat covers go on the bottom. External links
Cycle Clothing at H2G2
A commercial website with useful information on how to choose shoes.
Article noting a few different types of cycling “do all” shoes.
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Footwear
Men’s dress shoes
Brogues Derbies Loafers Court shoes Monks Oxfords Venetian style shoes Winklepickers Boat shoes
Women’s dress shoes
Ballet flats Court shoes (Pumps) Loafers Slingbacks Mules Mary Janes Mojari Saddle shoes Venetian style shoes Winklepickers
Other shoes
Flip-flops Galoshes Geta Moccasins Platform shoes Sandals Slides Slippers
Military footwear
Ammunition boots Cold weather boots Combat boots Jackboots Jump boots Jungle boots Tanker boots Trench boots
Sport-related footwear
Athletic shoes Ballet shoes Boat shoes Climbing shoes Cycling shoes Football boots Hiking boots Ice skates Inline skates Mountaineering boots Riding boots Motorcycle boots Roller skates Ski boots Skate shoes Swimfins
Fashion boots
Beatle boots Chelsea boots Knee-high boots Go-go boots Platform boot
Work boots/shoes
Australian work boots Chukka boot Cowboy boot Hip boot Rigger boot Steel toe boots Waders Engineer boots
Other boots
Mukluk Valenki Wellington boots
Historical
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