Lake have three new high-end shoes in their range for 2014, including the top-of-the-range CX402.
We checked out the new footwear at the dealer shoe of Lake’s UK distributor, Moore Large, where we’ve already brought you news of Moda Bikes’ UK-made carbon fibre frame and an updated line-up of American Classics wheels which includes their first-ever carbon clincher.
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Back to shoes, though, and the CX402 is made from Lake’s premium K-Lite kangaroo leather, which is both supple and, according to Lake, the most durable and lightest leather available. It’s anti-bacterial, too.
The leather outer is heavily perforated and the tongue made from mesh in order to provide plenty of ventilation in warm weather, while the carbon fibre sole is heat-mouldable.
The CX402 slots in above the CX401 and uses a double BOA closure, rather than a single BOA and velcro strap. The new shoe uses the latest version of the BOA ratchet, which has a smaller profile to save weight and improve ergonomics.
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The CX402 comes in white or black, with a three-bolt or Speedplay compatible sole, and in sizes 39 to 50, for £369.99. A wide fit option is also available in sizes 42 to 50.
While the CX402 is Lake’s flagship shoe, the CX401 continues to be the company’s most expensive road slipper at £399.99, thanks to the fact it’s available in any number of custom designs based around in eight colours, including the Union Jack option pictured above.
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The CX331 (£269.99) also remains in the range and sits above two other new models: the CX237 (£209.99) and CX217 (£169.99).
The CX237 is a stylish shoe with a sleek, understated design which combines a full grain leather upper with a double BOA closure and carbon fibre sole. It comes in white and black, in sizes 39 to 50, while a ladies option is also available in white, in sizes 37 to 42.
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The CX217, on the other hand, seeks to combine performance with value and, as a result, uses a more affordable leather than the CX237, without, Lake say, unduly compromising breathability and durability.
Mesh inserts and a perforated upper help keeps things cool, while there’s a single BOA closure and the same 100 per cent carbon fibre sole as the CX237. The CX217 is available in white only, in sizes 39 to 50, as well as a ladies fit, in sizes 37 to 42.
New lights from Knog and tools from Super B
Moore Large also look after Knog and Super B, so we took the chance to see what’s new from the two brands.
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First up, Knog have revealed their most powerful light to date, with the Arc 5.5 emitting a claimed 550 Lumens from one Cree XM-L2 LED.
The light has a tool-free mount which is a doddle to use, as we’ve come to expect from Knog, and is USB rechargeable. It has four modes – high, medium, low and flashing – with claimed run times of 90 minutes on high to 12 hours on flashing. The new lights costs £91.99 and is also available in a smaller, 170-lumen version (the Arc 1.7) for £51.99.
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Finally, Super B is a Taiwanese tool manufacturer new to the UK. It may be a new name but Super B have been making bike tools for more than ten years and the range is extensive. It’s split into two collections – Classic and Premium – according to price, covering every tool you’re likely to need.
Website: Moore Large