Historic cycling footwear and pedals

Bata “Biker” shoes

Frank Bartell’s shoes went 100 mph in 1935

1940s cycling shoes

Vittoria Stephen Roche shoes, 1988

Sidi shoes from 1984

Of course, there are shoes that are specific to just about any activity that you can think of.  Golf shoes, climbing shoes, hiking boots, ballet slippers, soccer cleats.

Cycling has had its own footwear for almost 100 years now.  Visit the shop and see some of the great steps forward and some serious missteps.

Pedals have changed a little bit over the decades, and some of the old designs are kind of fun to check out too…

Cinelli M71 clipless pedals

The original “clipless” pedals

Phil Wood pedals

120 year old pedals

Campy pedals, Binda toe straps

Fantastic 1940s Bianchi pedals

By the way, if you’re planning to do one of the Eroica historic bicycle tribute rides and need to buy or borrow some appropriate footwear, it’s likely that we can help. We have a fair selection of actually old cycling shoes as well as new old-looking shoes from Vittoria and other brands…