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By James Witts\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Is it worth investing in triathlon-specific bike shoes, or can road shoes do the job? Well, there are plenty of reasons to purchase triathlon bike shoes, even if you aren\u2019t going to perform a perfect flying mount any time soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firstly, triathlon bike shoes are often better ventilated. This is useful if you\u2019re racing in the heat of summer and want to stay cool from head to toe before dismounting and taking on a sweltering run.<\/p>\n

Quality triathlon bike shoes will also have strategically placed mesh and even technology that helps the shoe dry quickly when mounting your bike after the swim. Road shoes aren\u2019t really designed to dry from the inside and you don\u2019t want to risk having soggy feet and shoes for the entire bike leg.<\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re looking to shave seconds off your transition, then you\u2019ll be interested in the classic triathlon shoe features, including: a wider opening for getting your feet in, heel loops to pull your shoes on and off, and venting holes in the sole for breathability.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019ll see, a Boa ratchet<\/a><\/strong> is an increasingly popular method. You\u2019ll also witness that many triathlon bike shoes employ reverse main straps, which run the opposite way to traditional road numbers. The downside of triathlon straps is that they can catch on the crank if they\u2019re too long.<\/p>\n