If you’ve never used cleats before, it’s recommended you take them to your local bicycle shop so they’re installed by a professional. But if you can’t go to a bike shop for whatever reason, here are some tips to help you install the cleats yourself: First, put your spin shoes on and locate the ball of your foot. The cleats should be aligned right under the ball of your foot so they can be comfortable, help you perform better, and allow for more natural movement in your ankles, which prevents injury and creates a more fluid stroke. Second, locate the right toe-in/toe-out and make sure you mount the cleats to allow for natural toe-in/toe-out. Toe-in and toe-out refers to how your feet are pointed when you click on the spin shoes to the pedals of the bike. When you pedal, you should feel like your toes are pointed in the right direction, without discomfort or pain in your hips, ankles or knees. Third, make sure everything fits tightly. You want to make sure the cleats are properly and tightly screwed onto the spin shoe. They should be snug against the sole and they shouldn’t be able to rotate or shift when they’re attached. Lastly, clip into your pedals and start slowly. Remember spin shoes with cleats are adjustable, but it can be a challenge to find the right position on the bike. It’s recommended you clip into the pedals once you’ve installed the cleats and then start pedaling slowly. This will allow the ball of your feet to be at the center of the pedal and your toe-in/toe-out to be more natural.