Originally Posted by
bburrito
What is the difference with tri-specific shoes? I have a basic $30 pair of shoes with 2 velcro straps but dont really see much difference between my shoes and these ones.
The big difference in tri-specific shoes is the Velcro straps opens and secures the opposed way than what is on a road shoes. This is so the straps are less likely to get caught in the crank and chain. Some triathlete’s will come out of the shoes prior to parking the bike.
Some other differences with tri-specific shoes are added pull tab, 1 or 2 larger Velcro straps and additional ventilation.