Lake Cycling CX242 WIDE - Black/Silver

Specifications

• Model: CX242 (Wide)
• Discipline: Road
• Upper: Segmented six-zone construction for hard-to-fit feet, with NuFoam padding
• Support: Carbitex carbon fiber stabilizer panels
• Outsole: Full carbon fiber sole
• Closure: Dual BOA Li2 dials
• Last: Wide Competition (wider platform, increased toe pitch and heel lift, tighter heel)
• Cleat Compatibility: 3-bolt road (Shimano SPD-SL, Look, and compatible)
• MPN: Verify per size at intake

FAQ

How does the Lake CX242 Wide fit a broader foot?

The Lake CX242 Wide pairs Lake's segmented six-zone upper with a dedicated wide last, so you start with more room across the forefoot and heel before the independent panels even begin to wrap your foot. Support is distributed across separate panels rather than one continuous closure path, which reduces instep pressure and clears bunions and bony spots that a one-piece upper would press on.

How does the CX242 feel compared to the CX239?

The CX242 feels a touch less aggressively locked-in across the top of the foot than the CX239, and that is intentional. Lake trades a race-tight wrap for adaptability and all-day comfort, which is what makes the segmented upper work for sensitive pressure zones and hard-to-fit feet.

What cleats does the Lake CX242 use?

The Lake CX242 uses a standard 3-bolt road cleat pattern compatible with Shimano SPD-SL, Look, and similar road pedal systems.

Sizing Chart

Lake shoes run in EU sizing across an unusually broad size and width range. Use Lake's Fit Tools at lakecycling.com to confirm your EU size and whether Regular or Wide suits your foot. This listing is the Wide width.

Best For

Road riders with genuinely wide feet, pronounced bunions, or a broad heel who want full carbon stiffness and have not found a road shoe roomy enough elsewhere.