Lake CX 242 Carbon Fiber Cyclist Shoes Review - feat. Carbitex + Split Upper + Dual BOA Li2 Dials

Lake Cycling has taken all their experience in shoe design and material science to develop the CX 242 shoes. With a split upper design and unique pressure relief zones, the CX 242 shoes are the perfect shoes for riders with special fit issues or non-standard shapes. The Lake CX 242 are an evolution of the CX 241 shoes with the major changes being the updated closure system, Carbitex carbon fiber support panels and wider toe box shape. The shoes retail for $ and are offered in a few monotone color options as well as the reflective finish shown in this review. What sets the CX 242 apart from most shoes on the market is the split upper construction and adjustable cable routing that allows for custom fit. These shoes also have the CX/TX competition last which is specially designed for high cadence riding and higher pressures. The Lake CX 242 is an evolution of their CX 241 shoes with the big changes being the updated closure system, Carbitex support panels and wider toe box shape. Not only do the shoes look better than the previous version with modern BOA Li2 dials and carbon fiber but it should also fit better. Lake offers the CX 242 in multiple monotone color options: white/black, black/silver, matte gray/black microfiber and the reflective silver / gray microfiber we have here. Note, the white/black and black/silver options have a full grain leather finish while the other two colors use a microfiber material. The reflective finish is similar to Bont Cycling Vapor Reflex and provides a highly reflective finish on all the gray panels to keep you visible at night. Although we wish Lake offered some of their iridescent and other bright color options on the CX 242, it’s hard to go wrong with these reflective shoes as they pair well with any cycling kit or bike color scheme. While most high-end cycling shoes have gone for one-piece designs, like the Shimano S-PHYRE RC9, the CX 242 embraces a split design. The upper material is broken up into six different zones with each connection point on the bottom lacing being a separate piece. This allows the shoes to conform to a variety of foot shapes and customize the pressure in each zone. There are also NuFoam linings to pad the inside of the shoes as well as pressure relief cutouts which prevent pressure on bunions while providing ventilation. Along the upper portion of the shoe you’ll find the  Carbitex carbon fiber material which is a lightweight, flexible and non-stretch material that supports the closure system. It’s a cool feature Lake and other brands have used to fine tune the fit of the shoes without adding hard edges or bulky materials... ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing Specs 02:44 Fit Finish 08:18 On The Road 09:35 Comparison (Shimano S-PHYRE / Bont Vaypor / DMT KR0) 12:04 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Lake - ~