Lake Cycling CX178 WIDE - Black/Silver

Specifications

• Model: CX178
• Discipline: Road
• Width: Wide
• Last: Sport Comfort Last, broader toe box with reduced tapering at the big toe for natural toe splay
• Upper: Stretch-resistant microfiber with precision cut ventilation ports along the forefoot and midfoot
• Outsole: Fiberglass-injected nylon composite
• Closure: Single BOA L6 dial
• Cleat Compatibility: 3-bolt road, Shimano SPD-SL, Look and compatible systems
• Sizes: EU 36 to 50
• Color: Black upper with silver lettering
• MPN: 3024333 for EU 36 through 3024347 for EU 50, one per size

FAQ

Does the Lake CX178 come in a wide fit?

Yes. The Lake CX178 is made in Regular and Wide, and this listing is the Wide build. Wide adds forefoot and toe box volume on top of the already roomy Sport Comfort Last, so it suits riders whose feet feel crowded across the ball of the foot in a standard road shoe.

Is the Lake CX178 a good road shoe if my toes get crowded or my big toe angles inward?

The Lake CX178 is built on Lake's Sport Comfort Last, which widens the toe box and reduces the tapering at the big toe so the toes sit straighter rather than being pushed toward the centre of the shoe. That shape is the reason to choose it over a standard road last. Lake does not market the CX178 as a medical solution, and riders who need an upper that adapts around a bony prominence are pointed to the CX242, which Lake describes as adjustable enough to accommodate bunions and other foot deformation. Measure first and let the fit tool on this page make the call.

Does the Lake CX178 have a carbon sole?

No. The Lake CX178 uses a fiberglass-injected nylon composite sole and sits in Lake's Sport range. It gives efficient power transfer with controlled flex and is far easier to walk in than a full carbon race plate, which is the whole point of this shoe.

What cleats does the Lake CX178 use?

The Lake CX178 uses a 3-bolt road cleat pattern and works with Shimano SPD-SL, Look, and other 3-bolt road systems. It does not take 2-bolt SPD cleats, so it is a road and indoor shoe rather than a gravel or mountain one.

How is the Lake CX178 different from the CX177?

The Lake CX178 replaces the CX177 and swaps the old Sport Last for the new Sport Comfort Last, which opens the toe box and reduces tapering at the big toe for more natural toe splay. Both shoes share the nylon composite sole approach and a single BOA L6 dial.

Sizing Chart

Lake shoes are sized in EU, and this listing covers EU 36 through 50 in the Wide width. Lake builds its road range on six different lasts and offers Narrow, Regular, and Wide across much of the line, so width matters as much as length here. Use the Find Your Lake Size tool on this page. It takes your own foot length and width measurements, matches them against Lake sizing data, and will tell you plainly if the size you need is one we do not stock in this model.

Best For

Road and endurance riders with wide or high-volume feet who want a shoe they can ride all day and still walk in comfortably at the coffee stop. Of the road lasts we stock, the Sport Comfort shape is the one built specifically for toe splay, so it is where we start riders whose toes feel crowded in a standard road shoe. It is also a strong first clipless road shoe for a rider coming off flat pedals who wants Lake fit work without stepping up to the flagship carbon models.