What sets Lake apart is fit. Where most brands offer a single last shape and call it a day, we build our road shoes on 6 different lasts — from the narrow, race-tuned Race Last to the generous Comfort Plus Last — because no two feet are the same. Whether you're chasing KOMs in carbon fibre or spinning out weekend centuries, there's a Lake road shoe that fits like a second skin.
Our performance range features 100% carbon fibre soles for uncompromising stiffness, while our Sport range uses high-quality composite soles for riders who value versatility and comfort on and off the bike.
Not sure which model is right for you? Start with our size guide or read our complete guide to choosing cycling shoes.
Choosing Your Lake Road Cycling Shoe
Performance Tiers
Every Lake road shoe starts with a purpose: to fit your foot like no other. What changes across our range is the level of sole technology, closure refinement, and upper materials — so you can match the shoe to your riding and your budget.
Flagship — CX403. Our ultimate road shoe. Klite Kangaroo leather upper with Carbitex OmniFlex carbon fibre stabiliser panels, dual BOA Li2 dials, and a custom-fit carbon fibre sole with moldable carbon heel counter. Available in Regular and Wide. Heat mouldable for a truly personalised fit.
Premium — CX333. Built around our patented double sole system — a semi-flexible fibreglass inner sole suspended over a rigid carbon outer sole — the CX333 delivers race-level stiffness with a touch of flex where your foot needs it most. Choose between Klite Kangaroo leather or Clarino Microfiber uppers. Dual BOA Li2 closure. Available in Narrow, Regular, and Wide. Heat mouldable Thermaform carbon fibre heel counter.
Performance — CX400, CX302, CX242, CX239. Full carbon fibre soles across the board, dual BOA Li2 closure, and a choice of upper materials. The CX400 (NEW for 2026) naturally adapts to your foot without heat moulding. The CX302 shares the CX333's patented double sole at a lower price point. The CX242 stands apart with its segmented upper — 6 independent zones that wrap around bunions and difficult foot shapes like no other shoe on the market. The CX239 offers Ecco premium leather or Clarino Microfiber with an extended size range (EU 36-52).
Comfort — CX201. Built on our widest last — the Comfort Plus Last — the CX201 gives your forefoot room to spread naturally while a carbon composite sole delivers efficient power transfer. Dual BOA Li2 closure. If you've struggled with numbness or hot foot in other cycling shoes, this is where to start.
Lace-up — CX400L, CX20R, CX21C. For riders who prefer the classic feel and aerodynamic profile of traditional laces. Full carbon fibre soles, clean aesthetic. The CX20R is our lightest road shoe at approximately 230g (size 44).
Sport — CX190, CX178. Fibreglass-injected nylon composite soles with BOA closure. Excellent for riders entering the sport, commuting, or those who prefer a balance of stiffness and walkability. Both available in Regular and Wide.
Finding Your Perfect Fit
Fit matters more than weight, more than stiffness, more than price. Here at Lake, we've spent over 40 years perfecting the art of the cycling shoe last — and we offer more width options than any other brand in cycling.
Our Fit Matrix maps every shoe model to its last shape. Use our size guide to measure your feet, then match your length and width to the right last.
Struggling with wide feet? Explore our dedicated wide cycling shoes collection or read our guide to cycling shoes for wide feet.
Closure Systems
Our road shoes use three closure types, each with distinct advantages:
- Dual BOA Li2 (CX403, CX400, CX333, CX302, CX242, CX239, CX238, CX201, CX190): the latest-generation push/pull micro-adjustment dial. Two independent zones let you fine-tune forefoot and midfoot tension separately. Learn more in our closure systems guide.
- Single BOA L6 (CX178): one-zone adjustment — simple, reliable, great for riders who want easy on and off.
- Laces (CX400L, CX20R, CX21C): traditional lace closure for even pressure distribution and a clean, aerodynamic profile.
