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Surprise! The original Peloton Bike is on sale for Amazon Prime Day (it’s one of the best fitness deals from the sale!). Whether you’re just buying one now or already own a Bike, Prime Day (July 11 and 12) is the perfect moment to stock up on Peloton accessories, like a comfortable seat cushion, a mat for under your bike, and — most importantly — a pair of Peloton-compatible shoes that will clip into your bike pedals.
But before you start shoe shopping, it’s crucial to do your research and learn which spinning shoes are compatible with the Peloton. If you’ve previously taken classes at a cycling studio or another gym, 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 cycling shoes will need to be able to attach to Delta cleats, which are triangle-shaped pieces of plastic that attach to the bottom of your shoe and then clip into your bike pedals. The easiest way to find out if your spinning shoes are compatible with your new bike is simply by flipping them over to reveal the screw outline on the sole of the shoe. Two adjacent holes mean a two-bolt shoe: not good. For Peloton bike shoes, you’ll want 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 shopped out the best Peloton shoes to invest in this season. Our curated guide features everything from the best cycling shoes for Peloton to Peloton cleats and even a few Peloton shoes on Amazon that are equal parts affordable and durable.
Keep reading to find your new favorite pair of cycling shoes — including several of which are on sale for Prime Day — and shop more of POPSUGAR’s Amazon Prime Day Sale picks here.
— Additional reporting by Kyley Warren and Lauren Mazzo