We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Lake CX237 Cycling Shoe – Men’s and summarize the results below:
Universal Ranking
PeakScore: 85 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.4 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.9 stars 
Number of Ratings Reviewed: 32
Pros & Cons
Reasons to buy:
User Reviews
- No reports of slipping in the heel area due to snug fit.
- Ample toe room provides plenty of space for those with higher-volume feet, but might not be ideal for some foot shapes.
- Well made and high-quality materials.
- Soft leather conforms to your foot and is comfortable.
- Stiff carbon sole allows for lightweight durability.
- No reports of hot spots in the shoe, due to well-made and well-constructed materials.
- Dual BOA closure allows you to customize your fit.
- Provides power and support while remaining comfortable.
- Replaceable heel pad allows for a long-lasting shoe.
Expert Reviews
- Padded heel-collar is lined with leather to enhance comfort.
- Your feet can splay out when planting due to the wider toe box, enhancing power output.
- Carbon sole doesn’t flex, and the upper is rigid for optimal power transfer.
- The thick carbon sole has vents for breathability and protects well from debris.
- Full-grain leather is durable and long-lasting.
- BOA tightening system is useful, efficient, and adjustable.
Reasons NOT to buy:
User Reviews
- The upper plastic piece where the BOA cable loops around can dig into your ankle bone.
- The shoe runs larger than Sidis do, leading to sizing discrepancies.
- BOA closure doesn’t have micro-loosening ability, making small adjustments to loosen the shoe more tedious.
- Expensive option.
- Not the best ventilation compared to the competition, because only has tiny holes for some air flow.
- Reports of the tongue digging into the ankle and causing discomfort.
- Requires some break-in time to get used to them and for the shoes to become comfortable.
- Once the BOA is disengaged, it completely releases, making it more difficult to micro-loosen.
Expert Reviews
- Could have a better liner in the toe box for more comfort.
- Can feel a bit stiff at times, and some may not prefer the stiff fit.
- Heaviest option in this space.
- The wider opening and heel-fit can sometimes allow the heel to slip, and minimize the power transfer.
- Not the most comfortable option.
- Expensive when compared to the competition.
Summary:
The Lake CX237 Cycling Shoe for men is a stiff, customizable, and powerful shoe that sacrifices comfort for performance. The lack of dual-way BOA adjustment dials, breathability, and comfortable materials may deter the more casual cyclist from looking at this shoe, but the stiff carbon sole and power output will attract the hard-core cyclists looking to increase their fitness.
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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2.