Triathlon Cycling Shoes. Engineered for Transitions.

Cádomotus is a Dutch performance brand and the only company in the world that develops cycling shoes exclusively for triathlon. Every shoe starts with the demands that make triathlon unique: flying mounts, sockless riding, extreme heat, and a run that decides the result.

At the core is CarbonShell™ — a carbon monocoque sole technology developed over 25 years of engineering for elite speed skating, where athletes also perform barefoot inside a rigid carbon shell under extreme conditions. That same engineering now powers triathlon cycling shoes with measurably lower stack height, proven aerodynamic savings of 3–9 watts, and a platform designed to preserve your legs for the run.

We call this approach Transition Performance: optimizing not just the pedal stroke, but the entire sequence from T1 to T2 and beyond. It's a discipline most brands ignore. We built our company around it.

BETTER FOOT SUPPORT
HIGHER POWER OUTPUT

Carbon Shell Sole Shoes

WHY CÁDOMOTUS?

Heat-moldable carbon — your foot, locked in
CarbonShell™ is the only triathlon shoe sole you can heat-mold at home. Ten minutes in the oven, and the carbon shell adapts permanently to your foot anatomy. The result: a fit so precise you fly out of T1 without even closing your shoes. The molded shell holds your foot in place from the first pedal stroke — no shifting, no hotspots, no fiddling with dials while the pack rides away.
How heat molding works

Cleaner airflow, fewer watts wasted
Wind tunnel testing at the Eddy Merckx Velodrome showed that open triathlon shoes — with their gaps, straps, and exposed foot — cost measurable watts in drag. A closed, smooth shoe surface reduces that. The savings are a few watts, not a revolution — but over 90 or 180 kilometres, every watt you don't waste is a watt you keep for the run.
See the test results

Lower stack height + full carbon support = fresher legs
A lower sole platform reduces calf strain during the bike leg. A rigid CarbonShell™ sole supports the entire foot, eliminating energy loss from flex in conventional shoes. The muscles you save are the muscles you need most for the run. This isn't marketing — it's biomechanics. → Read the science

Trusted at the highest level
2023 Ironman 70.3 World Champion Rico Bogen — fastest bike split in every T100 race he entered in 2025, and T100 San Francisco winner. Ironman Arizona champion Menno Koolhaas, who set the Dutch long-distance record at 7:28:52. Rio Olympian and two-time 70.3 World Championship silver medalist Ben Kanute, third in Arizona on the same day. Tokyo Olympian Justus Nieschlag, now racing the T100 circuit. And European Long Distance Champion Marlene de Boer, Dutch record holder. They all choose Cádomotus.

Race Day Preparation

The fastest transitions start the night before. Cádomotus transition bags are preparation systems — separate compartments for swim, bike, and run gear, accessible in the order you need them. Clean setup, clear mind, faster execution.

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Aero helmets

Magnetic Fidlock closure, snap-on visor, aero profiles for triathlon positions. The helmet doesn't define the discipline — the shoe does. But the right helmet contributes seconds when it matters most.

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Our legacy forged of steel and ice

Cádomotus, pronounced "Kä-dō-Mō-tŭs", is named for the 'falling motion of the body,' reflecting its focus on high-speed, intelligent motion. Initially a speed skating company, Cádomotus is known for its innovative design engineering. Embodying the essence of skating, the company continuously innovates to push limits and enhance athletic performance, delivering top-tier solutions that improve outcomes in sports.