What is the difference between clasp cycling shoes, self-locking cycling shoes and flat-soled cycling shoes?
The most commonly used cycling shoes today are called cleat or self-locking cycling shoes. The name “self-locking (locking pedals)” is confusing because you actually clamp these shoes on the pedals, but they are named because they don’t use toe clamps — you’re on a platform pedal The kind of shoe covers you see. Before the invention of the self-locking system, flat-soled road cycling shoes were people’s first choice. They were designed to be used with toe clips. Now, most of the time you will see flat shoes used for mountain riding, but there are still some companies that produce flat shoes for road riding. Self-locking cycling shoes are used to work with self-locking pedals, while flat-pedal cycling shoes are used to work with platform-type (or flat) pedals.

What are self-locking cycling shoes?
Self-locking cycling shoes — the type that snaps the shoe directly into the pedal — take a little time to get used to, but they bring many benefits. They can help you use your power effectively, thereby reducing waste. Their hard soles help ensure that the power generated by your legs is directly converted into the power of the bicycle. You can also use your entire pedal stroke, including the upper stroke, because you are attached to the pedal. Once you have clicked in, you will be able to better control your bike and keep your feet in the ideal position of the pedals. This way you can enjoy riding or focus on hard training without having to adjust your feet every few pedal strokes.

Is there a difference between cleat cycling shoes and self-locking cycling shoes?
Absolutely not! These two terms-“self-locking” and “clutch”-refer to the same type of shoe, that is, a cycling shoe that uses a cleat attached to the sole to snap into the pedal. Clasp-style cycling shoes are also called self-locking cycling shoes because they don’t require toe clips—the toe clips are the shoe covers you sometimes see on the flat pedals.

How do self-locking cycling shoes work?
It is important to understand how cycling shoes and pedals are used together, otherwise you may find that you have bought the wrong parts. Any self-locking system has three main components: sole, cleat and pedal. The soles of self-locking cycling shoes have a specific opening pattern that can accept specific cleats—usually double-bolt or three-bolt cleats. The cleat pedal is designed to be compatible with one of these specific styles. Make sure that all your parts have the same style — double bolts or three bolts — otherwise they won’t work together.