Upgrading your Peloton gear can do wonders for your cycling game. Aside from the actual Peloton bike, one of the most important things to have in your home gym essentials is a pair of Peloton bike shoes to clip into your pedals and keep you steady throughout your ride. You can always opt for the original Peloton shoes, but there are plenty of other Peloton cycle shoes you might find more convenient, comfortable, and stylish.
When shopping for Peloton cycling shoes, it’s imperative that they work with Delta cleats. These are the triangle-shaped pieces of plastic that attach to the bottom of your shoe and clip into your pedals to ensure you stay locked into your bike. Other indoor bikes require two-bolt shoes, which are not recommended for the Peloton. You can find out what kind of cleats your bike shoes are made for by flipping them over and looking at the screw outline on the soles. 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. As a note, not all shoes come with cleats, meaning you may have to purchase Peloton cleats separately.
Other than buying shoes with the right cleats, Peloton cycle shoes should also be comfortable, lightweight, and breathable so that you can stay focused on your ride. To help take the guesswork out of your shopping experience, we scoured online reviews and even asked a few indoor cyclists to share the Peloton shoes they’d recommend investing in. Our curated guide breaks down the best Peloton-compatible cycling shoes, including Peloton-branded options and Peloton shoes on Amazon that are equal parts affordable and fashionable (not to mention a few pairs worn by some of the best Peloton instructors themselves). Read on to find your next favorite pair of cycling shoes.
– Additional reporting by Kyley Warren, Lauren Mazzo, Angela Elias, Chandler Plante, Mirel Zaman, and Jade Esmeralda