It’s a great idea to go to a shop to try on a number of different cycling shoe brands before buying, as cycling shoes are quite a personal choice. You’ll want them to fit closely and securely to give you plenty of pulling power. That means that the prettiest, or the cheapest shoes might not be right for you. You don’t want to be sliding around inside your brand new pair. But remember to leave space for winter socks if needs be!

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Also be wary of discrepancies – this is cycling and nothing is simple. European and American companies will have different ideas of what a size 6 looks like, for instance.