CX201:

The CX201 is notable as it is built for riders with very wide, high volume feet. Athletes with this foot type are typically very muscular and often not super tall [more endomorphic]. For these types of riders, the 201 can be a huge relief as they have likely been cramming their feet in shoes that are built on a much smaller last than what they need. The entire toe box of the 201 is made of a very pliable, flexible “scuba” like material that conforms to a wide forefoot, prominent knuckles, or bunions very well.

The CX333 or MX333 are considered the flagship models in the Lake line up. these shoes are defined by premium materials and a very nice upper that wraps the foot. Fabric BOA guides [as opposed to plastic channels] help make the upper disappear on the rider’s foot, and an offset pattern helps distribute stress away from the tibialis anterior tendon, the large tendon at the front of the foot that becomes active when you point your big toe towards the sky. This shoe has a curved last [as most Lake shoes do] and works well for a rider with a medium or high volume foot.

Lake makes a large variety of shoes including wide models. Most Lake models come in regular or wide, and the 300 series shoes come in narrow, regular and wide. Note that a narrow in Lake is equivalent to a standard with in most other shoes.

Another unique feature of Lake is different models are build on different lasts. The last is the “male” form that the “female” shoe is built around. When we measure a rider’s foot, we measure the length, the width at the metatarsal heads, and we can measure the volume of the foot at different points.

This is important because two riders with the same length and width feet can have different foot volumes: one foot may be skinny and another much more thick. These two riders make require very different shoes.

In Lake nomenclature:

• CX = road or track shoes

• MX = mountain shoes

• G = gravel shoes

Lake shoes offer some unique solutions for riders, in particular for a riders looking for shoes that fit wide or very wide feet. The CX or MX242 models feature an upper made from a material that is almost like a scuba suit, it is very elastic and breathable, and conforms to the shape of the foot extremely well. For riders who have thick, strong feet or prominent bony features, these shoes can be a new chance to enjoy cycling.

The newly revised CX and MX333 shoes offer offset fabric BOA guides, which allow the upper to conform to the foot more effectively and avoid pressure points on the toe extensor tendons or the ankle retinaculum. The microfiber upper fabric is very pliable and will wrap the foot nicely, but it won’t conform as well over time as leather will.

Generally, microfiber is better for riders who live in more humid climates. Leather can tend to retain moisture over time.

To help our session, visit the Lake website to familiarize yourself with their line up, and use their sizing guide and tool to measure your feet. This will give you an idea of where we can start.

https://www.lakecycling.com/pages/how-to-measure-your-foot-for-lake-cycling-shoes

Lake cycling shoes are characterized by:

• normal and wide versions in most lasts, more size options than most other shoe companies

• average toe spring and heel rise relative to most modern shoes

• a curved shoe last in many models

• leather or microfiber uppers

• many models including winter shoes

• lace options

CX242

The CX/MX242 is a unique shoe in all of the landscape of cycling. The upper is made from a fabric that has to be felt to be fully understood; the texture is a scuba-like neoprene that allows a phenomenal amount of room for the width of the metatarsals or sides of the feet. For riders who have been feeling trapped in more conventionally constructed cycling shoes, this can be a miraculous solution.