MX146

MX146 (spd) with claimed EU size 46 (12-1/2). Note my normal road and gravel shoe is 44-1/2 med S-works Torch. These are my first pair of winter cycling shoe/boots and shopped/researched extensively even though they came highly recommended by a reliable buddy. I've probably put on 4,000+/- miles road and gravel. Basically my NY/NE winter footwear and I have to say a complete game changer. I did a 40+ mile gravel ride this past Saturday (25°F) and felt no temperature discomfort on the feet. I switch to spd pedals and ride these boots for road and gravel starting in December through February. I have done medium and higher-speed (zone 4/5) paceline rides, but no question they are not a lightweight summer shoe. There is an increased level of effort for sure. But I do think they are more efficient than many shoe covers. Certainly keep feet warmer. If there was any drawback I would say they don't have the sole stiffness (as expected) of a performance carbon sole shoe. I feel it in the balls of my feet when climbing out-of-the-saddle and really humping. 600 even 500 watts you feel the support fade. Keep thinking maybe better insoles. But just to be able to ride outside in comfort, they are worth it!

This is a great cold weather shoe that I’m using for my mountain bike and my gravel bike. I’ve used it as high as 45° and down to 28° on a windy damp day so far with no problem whatsoever. For starters, I would say it is true to size. I normally wear a 42 wide Sidi both Mountain and Road and they fit snug. I ordered the lake shoe in 43 wide and initially it felt similarly snug but after breaking in for just a little bit walking around my house, I could tell it truly is a size 43 and looser than my prior shoes. That of course allows for a slightly thicker sock. I personally use midweight smart wool ski socks that come all the way up over my calves to the bottom of my knees. I never use heavyweight socks. I find that socks that are too thick cut your circulation off and take the input from your feet away Fit wise is perfect, temperature wise. I think I could get down to 20°. The trick is dressing the rest of your legs warm and wearing the proper socks and everything should be no problem.

The boa buckle system is awesome, I’ve been running it a little tight to get the shoe to fit correctly down low and then I loosen it up a little bit around my ankle before I start riding. All in all the shoe feels great and I’m starting to enjoy the support around my ankle when I’m mountain biking.

This shoe was a game changer. I love it.

I have 6 pair of lake shoes. I love Lake shoes. These are 13mm smaller and 8mm narrower than my usual Lake 45. They fit like a 43. With Winter socks I would say these fit like a 42!!
What shoe company has say..."O these are not really 45. These are more like a 43 " Then why not write 43 on them?

Lake MX 146 in 46 wide, AKA 290.5-293 W, USA 12.5 W. It fits me thin sock. FYI 12 wide in Oboz thick sock and 12 wide in ASICS thin sock also fit me.

Awesome product….very slow getting shipments out.