MXZ305

In 1997, Lake invented the first true winter-specific cycling shoe, the MXZ300. The unique boot shape and construction allow us to trap warm air, which is the best insulator for any type of footwear. The pattern is designed so it doesn't restrict blood flow to the foot, as it is your foot that creates the heat the boot is designed to trap. Keeping that trapped heat in as air allows two things to occur: your foot stays warm and dry.

Because the MXZ305 uses a highly breathable leather upper and temperature-regulating, wicking lining, sweat is transferred away from the foot so that it does not freeze against it, keeping your foot comfortable. The MXZ305 is the fifth generation of that legacy and continues to be the best of the best as the top winter-specific cycling shoe of choice.

Sizing Suggestion: For use with winter weight socks we recommend ordering 1-1.5 sizes up from your usual Lake Cycling shoe size.

The MXZ305 is built on our Ultra Bomb-Proof Enduro Sole with anti-slip lug inserts. The rubber sole features glass-injected tread inserts, which are vertically injected micro glass fibers that grip virtually all surfaces. This outer tread is built around our SPD (MTB cleat) compatible fiberglass-injected nylon outsole. What really makes Lake’s nylon sole world- famous is its uncompromising comfort and performance. No other injection-molded nylon sole offers the same level of stiffness or comfort. This combination gives you an all conditions cycling shoe that is sure-footed and stable in any situation.

The MXZ305 features American full-grain, water-resistant leather upper combined with a German Helcor abrasion- and water-resistant leather toe protector, ensuring durability, comfort, and longevity. The leather’s superior cold-weather properties and natural breathability maintain warmth  and dryness. The leather over-flap keeps snow and debris out, protecting your feet from the cold. Lined with Outlast temperature-regulating material, it maintains a constant foot temperature and wicks moisture away. Additionally, 200 grams of Thinsulate insulation provide a breathable, insulating barrier that keeps your feet dry and warm.

The Mid Power M4 Cartridge Tongue-mounted BOA® Fit System dial excels in ice, dirt, and other challenging environments and is designed to be easily adjustable with gloves on. The mid-capacity dial combines durability and closure strength to withstand intense force and impact without sacrificing fit. While the BOA® fit system is not unique within cycling, it is the way we use this dial system in conjunction with our in-house design, development, pattern work, world-class shoe last, and selection of superior upper materials that makes this system effective. This is why Lake shoes are known worldwide for being the best-fitting and most comfortable high-performance cycling shoes.

7°F to 45°F / -14°C to 7°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.