Lake

Replaced my previous gen CX-238 shoes with these new CX-239s and couldn't be happier. Also, bought this on sale so it was a great value at sale price.

Was initially unsure about the change to the "integrated tongue". The other change is to the heel, which was too wide on the old model which resulted in my heel lifting out of the shoe. Turns out that both changes are great and this is now the best fitting and most comfortable road cycling shoe I have ever worn.

i tried a few different cycling shoes with boa closures before ordering these shoes. One major concern was the way the boa anchors attached to the supper. These shoes feature hard plastic anchors rather than small elastic anchors sewn onto the upper. The elastic stretches over time and the thread they used breaks easily. In my case, the last and the toe box of this model are wide enough for my bunions and surgically repaired ankle / foot. I know shoes might not be the most glamorous piece of cycling equipment but if they fit poorly they will cause foot pain, or numbness. After seven hundred KMs they simply do their job very well and they show no signs of wear. I suppose I should buy a second pair while they are still being made.

I was always looking to buy Lake shoes but never found them in bike shops. I did the research and determined I need a shoe that had a wider fit than the brands I have used in the past. The X-Wide Lake fit the bill and the price on BikeTiresDirect had them for I price I could live with. It is a high quality shoe and since I've been using them I suffer no more discomfort. On hot days I normally would get "hot foot" or a bit of a burning sensation on the sole of my foot. They are used for road rides, typically 25-50 miles although I'm confident my comfort would extend into longer mileage.

This is my second pair of Lake Shoes. The first pair are several years old, still look new and are the most comfortable cycling shoes I have owned. I need truly wide shoes and Lake makes them. Most 'wides' on the market use a normal last and just increase the volume. I have wide feet, not fat feet! I bought this pair as they have BOAs vs. laces. Just a different look. These shoes after a few rides are extremely comfortable. The build quality is exquisite.