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Lake's most popular road shoe, evolved for a firmer, more stable hold: the CX239

The Lake CX239 is the latest evolution of Lake's best-selling road shoe, refining the proven formula for a more secure, powerful fit. An integrated tongue bonded to the medial upper panel creates a firmer foot hold that drives power straight into forward momentum and reduces hotspots, while a fiberglass-reinforced internal heel counter delivers a more stable heel than the outgoing CX238. Wider spacing between the two BOA Li2 dials gives cleaner independent adjustment across the forefoot. This Black colorway uses a supple, full-grain water-resistant Ecco Premium leather upper with a protective heel panel, rubber toe bumper, and Outlast heel lining.

Underneath sits a Lake Competition 100% carbon fiber sole, stiff, light, and built for serious power transfer, on a 3-bolt pattern for Shimano SPD-SL, Look, and compatible pedals. The CX/TX Competition last carries a curved profile with a larger toe box, tighter heel, and slightly wider ball girth so the foot can expand under high-cadence pressure. This is the Regular width, and the leather upper softens into a glove-like match to your foot over the miles, the classic Lake feel for riders who want a race-snug wrap with premium materials.

All the specs

MPN 3023670

Model
CX239 (Regular)
Discipline
Road
Upper
Full-grain water-resistant Ecco Premium leather with protective heel panel, rubber toe bumper, and Outlast heel lining
Construction
Integrated tongue bonded to the medial upper panel
Heel
Fiberglass-reinforced internal heel counter
Outsole
Lake Competition 100% carbon fiber sole
Closure
Dual BOA Li2 dials with wider forefoot spacing
Last
CX/TX Competition (curved profile, larger toe box, tighter heel, wider ball girth)
Cleat Compatibility
3-bolt road (Shimano SPD-SL, Look, and compatible)
MPN
Verify per size at intake

Sizing

Lake shoes run in EU sizing across an unusually broad size and width range. This listing is the Regular width.

Ride-ready kit

Everything it takes to clip in

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Lake Cycling CX239 REGULAR - Black / Black

$369.99

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How is the Lake CX239 different from the CX238?

The CX239 is the latest evolution of Lake's most popular road shoe. It adds an integrated tongue bonded to the medial upper panel for a firmer foot hold, a fiberglass-reinforced internal heel counter for a more stable heel, and wider spacing between the two BOA dials for cleaner forefoot adjustment. The continuous closure path gives a more locked-in feel than a segmented upper.

What upper does this CX239 use?

This Black colorway uses a full-grain, water-resistant Ecco Premium leather upper with a protective heel panel, rubber toe bumper, and Outlast temperature-regulating heel lining. The leather is soft and supple and breaks in to a glove-like fit. The CX239 is also offered in a Clarino microfiber upper in other colorways.

What cleats does the Lake CX239 use?

The Lake CX239 uses a standard 3-bolt road cleat pattern compatible with Shimano SPD-SL, Look, and similar road pedal systems.

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