For IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 racing, you have two types of shoes to choose from: road shoes or triathlon-specific cycling shoes. There are pros and cons to each, but I still recommend a road shoe for long course racing. Why? Road shoes are stiffer (better power transfer), more comfortable and they will feel more secure when they’re on, especially over 112 miles. The only downside to road shoes is that they don’t have the simple “one-strap” quick entry/exit system that triathlo