Now that you’ve bought a Peloton bike, you get to do the really fun part – splurging on new Peloton accessories, like comfortable seat cushions and bike mats. But arguably, the most important thing to have in your fitness arsenal is a pair of Peloton-compatible shoes that can clip into your bike pedals and keep you steady throughout your ride. To help you find the best Peloton cycling shoes, we rounded up pairs based on recommendations from from actual Peloton users and spin instructors.
Before you start shopping for Peloton shoes, it’s crucial to do your research and learn which cycling shoes are actually compatible with your Peloton. If you’ve previously taken classes at a different cycling studio, the cycling shoes you have may only be a two-bolt shoe, which are not recommended for the Peloton bike.
To get the most out of your workout, your Peloton cycle shoes must be able to attach to Delta cleats. These are triangle-shaped pieces of plastic that attach to the bottom of your shoe and clip into your bike pedals to keep you locked into your bike. You can find out if your cycling shoes are compatible with your Peloton by flipping them over to reveal the screw outline on the sole of the shoe. Two adjacent holes means you have a two-bolt shoe (not compatible with the Peloton bike). Peloton-compatible shoes will have a triangle made out of three holes; these are called three-bolt cycling shoes.
We know this is a lot of information to absorb, which is precisely why we went ahead and rounded up the best Peloton shoes to invest in – including some that some of the best Peloton instructors wear themselves. Our curated guide breaks down Peloton-compatible cycling shoes, including Peloton-branded options and Peloton shoes on Amazon that are equal parts affordable and fashionable.
Keep reading to find your next favorite pair of cycling shoes.
– Additional reporting by Kyley Warren, Lauren Mazzo, Angela Elias, and Chandler Plante
