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Lake CX238-X Wide Road Shoe
The Lake CX238-X Wide Road Shoe is an improvement on a classic without while maintaining the aspects of the CX237 that had made it one of the best cycling shoes ever made.
Fullgrain Water Resistant Ecco Premium leather and mesh with hook lycra & Outlast heel lining make this road cycling shoe a comfortable favorite, built to withstand the miles.
The leather upper is sleek, has minimized stitching and is form-fitting giving you a glove-like feel that over time makes a perfect match to your foot like nothing else. Helcor heel panel and rubber toe bumper helps protects the upper from scuffs and scratched. Outlast temperature regulating heel and tongue lining offers a luxurious foot feel while maintaining a breathable, durable & firm grip to your foot.
Features:
80K Force Carbon Sole: Great power transfer and comfort in a lightweight and supportive sole platform
Replaceable Heel Pad made of long-lasting TPU heel pad
Rubber Toe Protective toe guard for increased durability
Lightweight, water-resistant and supple natural leather provides long lasting comfort.
Dual IP1 Closure features incremental adjustment when the dial is under tension, and a pull up for quick release interface.
Hook Lycra helps keep the heel in place with extra grip to your cycling sock
Helcor Leather: protective abrasion-resistant heel guards
Free Exchanges: This product qualifies for free exchanges within the first 60 days after order. We'll cover the shipping both ways for US customers if you need a different size and/or color of this product. Returned product must be in new condition with all labels and packaging. Free exchanges apply only for product in stock or available for backorder.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. Cleats may have been mounted leaving minor marks on the soles. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
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Reviewed 2/9/2023
by CF
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Northern California
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Super wide toe box
If you want a cycling shoe that has a truly large toe box, look great, and are reasonably priced, these are it ! As I gotten over 60 years of age, my feet have gotten wider, leading to hot foot and general discomfort. Not with these shoes! Very soft uppers, great BOA closures, and a stiff carbon sole make for great rides. They run true to size.
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Happy feet
Been on the hunt for shoes that keep my feet happy. Have had the "hot foot" problem, the numb toes, foot cramps and worn out velcro that just doesnt keep things snug with several other shoes. So far these are keeping my feet happy but still need to test them on a long hot ride. Succumbed to a bit of vanity and went with white. When the weather warms up I'll be so much faster with these white shoes sans cold weather booties.
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Reviewed 11/4/2021
by Anonymous
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Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great wide shoe!
I had numbing and heat issues with my prior shoes (Fizik), they looked great but anything over an hour was not pleasant. Once I switched to the Lake wide it was all gone, did 3-4 hour rides with zero issues. They are plenty stiff on the sole, the Boa is great for micro control on both front and top and my toes are happy. They don't look as cool as the Fizik, which I suspect is just the fact they are wide, but happy for this small downside. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed 10/22/2021
by Fig
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Dunedin, FL
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great Shoe, very comfortable.
I have experience with wide cycling shoes from both Specialized and Shimano. These Lakes are by far the best wide shoe I�ve ever used. Sure, they are pricier, even on sale, but well worth the added cost. At least for me�my only cautionary advice is make sure you pay attention to the sizing guide. Using the Cm measurement from inside the tongue of my old shoes worked well for me. Admittedly, I felt they might me too small when I first tried them on, but after wearing them around the house for a few hours a few times before mounting cleats loosened them up to where they fit like a glove. If you have the means, you will not regret this purchase.
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Reviewed 9/10/2021
by squirtdad
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San Jose Ca
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Wide Feet? this works
I really thought about paying this much for a shoe, but it was worth it. works with my fred flintstone feet. the boa adjustment is very practical, allowing micro adjustment on the fly. No hot spots and highest quality. The only difficulty is sizing. Following Lakes sizing instruction I got a 43.5, too tight, tried a 44 (at a shop, too tight) ended up in a 45. In Giro's and Shimano I am in a 46. so go up at least 1 to 1.5 in size from lake sizing
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Reviewed 7/20/2021
by dide
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N.Michigan
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice shoes, but not for me.
These are very nicely made shoes. Lake is one of a few companies that offer really wide shoes.
This model does not work for me as although it is wide it has too much toe spring ( a drop at the ball and rise to the toe) for me.
I have a problem most riders don't have so this shouldn't detract people from this shoe.
The Boa dials are the new type that turn both directions , a great feature, and the leather seems well done and durable.
Lake has a couple other models that I plan on trying.
Biketiresdirect has great sales and if something doesn't work out for me there is no problem with returns.
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Nice shoes
Fit well for someone with a wide forefoot. Wish it could accommodate spd pedals but probably not meant for that. Seem well constructed and comfortable.
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Reviewed 1/8/2021
by BB
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Boston area
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
A Real wide shoe = happy feet
Switched from Sidi's shoes in November because kept getting unrelenting hot spot and numb right foot starting this summer.
Tried everything from moving cleat to loosening buckles and shimming pedal outboard. Nothing worked.
Until I got wider shoes. These shoes are the same width as my Keen Austin walking shoes. I took the insole from them and it fits perfectly in these. I use Size 46 for both shoes and am 6'-2" tall. Leather uppers are very supple and no pinching since boa's can be loosened very easily. Now pain free riding.
Considered Bont's but didn't want to pay 2x the cost and have a shoe that was too stiff.
Got these for about 240 dollars on sale. Thank you BTD.
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Reviewed 1/8/2021
by Brt
Competitive Racer
Seattle
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Work Shoes..
I own 5 pair of Lake's including 2 pair of CX402, Lake's top of the line race shoes, I also have the previous model of CX238 and this new version is so much better in every way, the old model looked and felt like the upper was made with synthetic leather and this new model has a soft and and expensive looking leather upper, the tongue is very very comfortable. The old shoe is actually a bit too wide and the new is again perfect plus the shape of the new shoe is significantly more attractive. I have about 10 hours of indoor bike time breaking them in and while I'm riding I can't tell that they are even on my feet. When I ordered them I was a bit skeptical they might feel cheap like my old 238's not so, these look and feel expensive.. the down side is they are a bit heavy and they are not really warm weather summer shoes but if you live in a cooler climate like I do they make a great cool weather option.. Highly recommended for riders that experience foot pain while riding with standard width shoes but don't need a pair of swim fin's either..
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Reviewed 9/4/2020
by Scott
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Monterey Bay
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Wide in forefoot where needed
Finally found a shoe that is designed around the foot, instead of fashion. They are a very comfortable and good looking shoe to boot :)
Gone are the hot spots and pinched toes and also allows for the cleat to be be set further back.
Dealing with Bike Tires Direct has been great! Price was awesome and let me order several sizes to insure a proper fit. Lake shoes are my now go to brand for bike shoes
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Reviewed 1/24/2022
by dide
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N.Michigan
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Beautiful, well made shoes.
Leather upper molds to your foot and breaths well.
Carbon sole is nice and stiff.
But the huge positive is the wide fit, they are truly wide in the wide version .
Nice looking also, and as always great BTD prices !
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Reviewed 10/29/2021
by barry_z
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Plano, TX
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Actually wide cycling shoe
I have been satisfied with my Shimano wide cycling shoes, but this Lake wide shoe was even better-fitting--a truly wide shoe. Most 'wide' cycling shoes seemed to be designed for 'high-volume' feet and not those that are actually wide. These are a revelation!
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Perfect fit, very comfortable
I have wide feet and have trouble finding cycling shoes that fit. After trying multiple brands, I landed on Lake Shoes. It's literally like wearing slippers with a carbon sole. they're so comfortable and don't give me hot spots. The measurements listed on the lake website helped me find the perfect size. A must if you're in the market for a wide fit.
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Reviewed 8/28/2020
by Urbana Biker
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent introduction to Boa Lacing
Purchased the CX238-X to replace a fairly dated (at least 10 years old) but still functional Sidis with rachet & Velcro system. Compared to my old shoes, the Lakes felt soft yet secure with no noticeable hot spots. The 2 Boa dials were easy to adjust and were able to distribute pressure more evenly on my foot. The ventilation also felt good, making my feet feel cool during 80+ degree/60+ humidity rides.
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Fantastic shoes!!
Very comfortable while still stiff enough to maintain power numbers. BOA's are very easy to adjust while underway. Plus they look great.
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Reviewed 4/8/2021
by gsharum
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Arkansas
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Best if you want comfort for long rides and need a wide shoe
If you have a wide foot, these are the shoes for you. I have owned Specialized and Giro but Lake are so much nicer, easy to put on and take off and just plain comfortable.
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Reviewed 1/25/2021
by Anonymous
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Central Washington State
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Comfy shoe for wide feet
Retired my Sidi Megas and bought the Lakes. After about 150 miles of riding, the Lakes feel less constricting in the forefoot.
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Most comfortable wide bike shoe I have tried.
High quality construction, comfortable and the carbon sole is very responsive to the pedal.
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great for wide feet
Having purchased cycling shoes in the past based on my guess from street and athletic shoes has been a disaster. Trying larger sizes to get a wider width became a waste of time and money. Using Lakes measurement method and finding the appropriate wide size for my feet worked out very well.
The CX238-X fit me just right. The length and width are spot on. The twin BOA dials allow for easy adjustment, even while riding. No hot spots on the foot from the uppers or the sole. The super stiff carbon fiber sole is wonderful for power transfer. Glad I saved up for this purchase. No regrets getting these shoes. Looking forward to many miles and smiles in my Lakes. Now to save up for a white pair of CX238-X.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Lakecx238 wide
Good quality shoe for the money. Extremely comfortable w the added bonus of a wide toe box. Super easy Boa adjustment on the fly-
Only drawback, and a big one is the lack of padding at the achilles/ankle. Also, the ankle is too wide which doesn't lock in the shoe when standing sprint or uphill maneuvers.
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