CX238 Cycling Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The CX238 Cycling Shoe
Lake evolves the CX237 to the new CX238 with updates to improve the longevity and performance of this long-time favorite road racing shoe. The Competition last is shaped for better fit and comfort during hard efforts, with a slimmer heel and wider forefoot to allow for foot expansion under pressure. Supporting it all is Lake’s Race carbon fiber sole, providing the stiffness we need for better power transfer and durability. A panel at the heel and a rubber bumper at the toe protect from prematurely wearing out the full-grain leather upper, which has mesh panels and venting to improve cooling.
Details
- A premium road race shoe
- Race Carbon sole efficiently transfers power
- CX Competition last provides a secure fit and wider forefoot to relieve pressure
- Full-grain leather is supple and comfortable
- Mesh paneling and vents enhance airflow and cooling
- Dual BOA dials provide precise, secure closure
- Compatible with 3-hole road cleats
- Competition last, see size chart for fit information
- Item #LKCZ02A
- Upper Material
- full-grain leather, mesh
- Closure
- dual IP1 BOA or dual Li2 BOA
- Sole
- carbon fiber
- Cleat Compatibility
- 3-hole road
- Claimed Weight
- [single, size 39] 9.7oz (274g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
- Activity
- road cycling
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 11 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 9, 2025
Quality road shoes
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 45.5
I have been wearing these shoes for about three weeks and have been very happy with them. I switched from mountain bike shoes to these road shoes. They are comfortable with a roomy toe box area. I would recommend these shoes.
February 25, 2025
Great, so far..
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 46.5
I’ll have to call this more of a ‘first impressions’ review as most of my usage has been on an indoor trainer. I used them on one outdoor ride, using full neoprene covers. What is remarkable is the way these shoes transfer power. A very stiff sole plus excellent comfort and heel retention will do that for you. The inside of the heel cup is lined with a unique fabric that I’ll call “one-way.” The heel slides into the shoe very easily but the fabric hinders movement of ones sock-covered heel in the opposite (up) direction. This keeps the heel down without excessive tightening of the Boas, resulting in a comfortable but stable fit. I love that the uppers are made of LEATHER. The leather is a softer, more pliant fabric than the man made fabrics on all other cycling shoes I’ve had, and it looks great! Sizing is on the narrow-medium side, and I have narrow feet. They fit me well. Apparently a “wide” version is available. I’m looking forward to warmer weather when I can really test them out. I think they’ll continue to impress.
February 22, 2025
Great Shoes!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 41
Super comfortable shoes, great price and quick shipping. Can't get much better than that.
February 4, 2025
Great Fit. very comfortable.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 44.5
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 210
Just used them for the first time on an indoor trainer. definitely the most comfortable and best fitting cycling shoe i have ever had. my one issue is not with the shoe, but the small stains and obvious wear that were on the pair of shoes. they were clearly used and returned before.
April 3, 2024
Very comfortable/wide toe box
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 42
I've done about 200 miles in these shoes and I find them very comfortable with a wide toe box and no pressure points. I have these in size 42 and I own another pair of lake CX 241s in the same size. The CX 241s are snug all around and once they're dialed in they don't need any adjusting mid ride. The 238's are a wee bit larger both in length and width even though they're both made by Lake and size 42. I find that I have to adjust the left shoe a couple of times during every ride. I'm deducing that it has to do with the leather upper which I imagine becomes stretched as it warms up and gets moist. However, the BOA system shouldn't be affected by heat and moisture, so I'm not sure what's up with the need to adjust. The carbon sole is excellent and there is no loss in energy during the transfer of power to the pedals. Overall a good shoe although I'm leaning more to the CX241s at this point. Aesthetically, they're a good looking shoe, especially in the all white.
June 20, 2023
Great shoe for my problem feet
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 43.5
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 150
Before ordering this shoe I went through the Lake measuring process and came up with a size that probably would have been to small. Lake recommended a size 43 but I've been wearing size 44 in all my shoes for ages. As it turns out the size 43.5 is perfect for my foot. As has been pointed out, these shoes don't really offer the slim, speedy look of a lot of shoes but the wider toebox is perfect and solved my numb foot problem. Another feature I like that was missing in my previous brands of shoes was a BOA system that is two way. I can reach down and open up or close down the system one click at a time as opposed to having to stop, release the BOA and then retighten.
April 8, 2022
Great feeling footbed
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 43
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 165
I came from a pair of Fizik R5B shoes that tapered too much. The toe box on these Lake shoes is just perfect as it leaves room for some swelling that occurs after the first hour or so on the bike. They have a hugging heal cup with a great shape, plus the matereal ensures there is no lift. Very Happy so far. I picked them out of a large group of shoes that I tried at the same time.
February 14, 2022
Why didn't I buy these sooner?
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 43
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 175
These shoes feel amazing! Used sizing guidance on the Lake website and fit is just right. I had North Wave shoes that I thought were ok but were too narrow and tightness got worse when I added better insoles with more arch support. These Lakes have more width and volume and are so comfortable! The quality is evident and the natural leather is supple and but supportive. Can dial in just right with the boa dials. Shoes are so critical to how comfortable and enjoyable your cycling experience will be. I should have prioritized this purchase long ago!
September 10, 2021
Worthy Successor to the CX237
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- EU44
- Weight:
- 168
After trying on, buying, and selling countless shoes I finally found my perfect fit: the CX237. I rode the CX237 for a year before the inner lining tore and I had them replaced with the CX238. I've been riding the CX238 now for a year and three months. For those of us with wonky feet, the wonderful fit of the CX237 carries over to the CX238 (I have duck feet). The inner lining is significantly more durable than the CX237. The tongue and ventilation are a bit better. The cleat alignment marks are still crooked. The BOAs are still wonderful. With approximately 7,500 miles and 360 hours, they are still going. My riding has been 70% outside in moderate to high heat and 50-90% humidity and 30% on an indoor trainer. By now the upper lip of the tongue has lost its pliability (not nearly as badly as the CX237) and the outer leather, near the inner ball of my foot, has started to tear. I have done nothing to care for them, though. Perhaps proactive leather conditioner would turn these into 15,000+ mile shoes?
May 20, 2021
Sizing? (updated)
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 45
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 170
I have not ridden with these yet. I used the chart, and ordered what I thought was the correct size, 44.5 (same as my current Shimanos). They were too small. Have returned them for 45s, and hoping they fit. But according to that chart someone with an 11.5 shoe should use a 45. no way my feet are that big. Update: The 45s arrived and they are a perfect fit. After one 35 mile ride it's easy to tell how good these shoes are. Comfortable, and a really stiff sole. Also have good arch support and a comfortable heel cup. Excellent shoes.
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