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- Water Resistance
Cold and wet training rides do not have to be miserable anymore. The CX146 is the answer for those fall or spring chilly road rides. Developed for mild, damp weather, the CX146 is just the right shoe for those days when your race shoes are not warm enough.
Sizing Suggestion: For use with winter weight socks we recommend ordering 1-1.5 sizes up from your usual Lake Cycling shoe size.
CX/TX Sport – The higher cadence & longer ride times which characterize road cycling require excellent foot control to avoid hot-spots & numbness. With a much closer fit than any of our off-road lasts, our Sport last cradles the foot securely to prevent any unwanted movement. This last features a precisely fitted toe-box, high arch & mid width ball girth.
Road Sport Fiberglass injected nylon outsole, only compatible with 3-bolt style road cleat and pedal systems.
The CX146 is built on Lake’ s amazing Fiberglass injected Nylon sole. Lake’ s Nylon sole is world famous for its uncompromising comfort and performance. No other injection nylon sole offers the same level of stiffness or comfort.
The upper features softshell fabric, water resistant microfiber, Thinsulate 200gr insulation and a waterproof membrane making this a highly water resistant cycling shoe great in various conditions. Clarino microfiber offers great durability and the suppleness found in leather at a significant weight reduction.
BOA® Fit System M4 dial. The M4 dial is built for gloves and freezing temperatures, defying sand, mud, and ice. Combined with Click-Fit quick release, the system makes for easy entry and exit.
Down to 25°F/-4°C
The uppers are treated with a durable water resistant (DWR) coating that will wear away over time. We recommend reapplying a DWR spray 1-2 times a year for moderate riders and every 2-3 wet rides for daily riders.
The sizing is different than the SPD version which is roomier. These are very tight. I would size up two sizes instead of just one size. Overall insulation is great. Warm down to 32° below 32°, here in Utah, toe warmers or heated socks are a must.
This is my second pear of cycling boots but first road set and first time with Lake. Definitely does a great job with keeping my feet warm. I wore a regular sock in conditions that I would have to wear neoprene with my other boots and my feet were dry as can be. Some minor notes that really don’t affect the score is that getting them on can be a little tough but no worse then booties and cleat position looks like it sticks out too far for me. However, those issues
don’t detract at all from the product.
I love this winter boot. Be aware that sizes run a little smaller than regular Lake sizes. I wear a 44.5 wide in regular Lake road shoe, but had to move to a 46 wide and that is with regular socks. Thermal socks may require even more.
Great shoes. I have used them in temperatures from 25-50F. The construction is solid and the fit is comfortable. I sized up to be able to wear thicker socks. The only drawback is I wish there was some fleece lining especially around the ankle and under the velcro flap so warm air cannot escape. I found this to be an issue especially on longer colder rides. I feel a layer of light fleece and thicker padding or fleece around the ankle would easily extend the temperature rating of the boot.
Been using Lake CX332 road shoes for three years and they have been my favorite by far. These do not disappoint. Did a great job of keeping the cold and wind out in low 40f weather. A little stiff in the ankle area due to the height but not terrible. Not like I am racing in them. Worked much better than wrapping my toes with foil and shoe covers. Took the suggestion to go up one size. Will accommodate thicker socks better. It takes a little doing to properly orient the tongue before closing up the shoe, not a deal breaker just something to note. Wish I had not waited so long to get these.