Lake Cycling Blog
Cycling shoe footbeds and sole shapes
The footbed as the foundation of cycling shoe comfort There’s a very simple rule of thumb that too many cyclists – and retailers – too often forget. If your foot is longer or wider than the footbed in your cycling...
Exploring our surroundings in winter Unless you live in a southern climate, it is going to be cold this winter, and you will be struggling for motivation as the year draws towards an end. However, thankfully as cyclists, we have...
Lake Cycling shoes Christmas review
Inspiring cyclists from 2025 Here we are once again, approaching another Christmas, meaning that another year of cycling is drawing towards closure. AS the cold air of northern Europe and elsewhere hits many of us, you’ll already be looking for...
Meet the team: Lake Ambassador, Chris Hall
Cycling and Mental Health Awareness Some people move quietly through life and whilst simply being themselves, they can inspire others with their actions. Endurance cyclist and Lake ambassador, Chris Hall is one such character; and, whilst this former architect and...
Looking after your cycling shoes in winter
Christmas gift ideas and tips to help maintain your cycling shoes It’s mid-November and for cyclists that means three things; we need to protect our bikes; we need to protect ourselves and our shoes from the weather; and yes, it’s...
Cycling shoes for leisure cycling & commuter cycling
Hauling, touring, and the rebirth of a chilled-out cycling culture Cycling culture is wide-ranging and is almost impossible to define. When you consider the tapestry of bikes that now exist and the variety of riding styles across the global cycling...
Lake ambassador & Great Britain National Champion, Xan Crees Cyclocross requires a special mindset and a special type of cycling shoe. Choosing a cyclocross shoe is not a simple issue – and neither is racing on this most testing and...
Cycling shoes for bunions and difficult foot shapes
Finding your fit with problem feet and cycling One of the most difficult issues when looking at cycling shoes is bunions and other foot shape problems. Ultimately, there is no standard foot shape, width, length or volume. However, for cyclists...
Cycling shoes for BMX champions
Racing into the future with Lake Yes, we all know how specific cycling shoes need to be for road cycling and for trail and off-road riders. How your cycling shoes need to be pain free and performance orientated. However, did...