A slightly more budget-friendly option (now that they're on sale), the Gaerne Women's Record SPD-SL Road Shoes (£60, originally £100) offer easy closure (thanks to three velcro straps) and ventilation along the soft, microfibre upper. As for the sole (which is compatible with a wide variety of 3-bolt pedal systems, including the Peleton bike), it's a combination of carbon and nylon so it's both firm and supportive.