We offer multiple widths for most models. Identifying the correct width will ensure that you have a comfortable and efficient riding experience. Shoes that are too narrow will constrict your foot, potentially causing pain, deformation or damage such as bunions. Shoes that are too big, too loose or too long will allow your foot to move around, potentially causing blisters and hot spots from friction.

Please note: Wide and Extra Wide widths are indicated by X or XX.

Important update on Race Last width names, as of December 1 2023:

Regular = Narrow (N)

Wide = Regular

Extra Wide = Wide (X)

If you take flat measurements of the insole, the outsole or the shoe itself, it will not give you the correct width or length
fitting measurements.

The lengths we publish on our size chart are Stick length measurements from the shoe last, which is the measurement from the heel to the toe of the shoe.

The widths we publish on our size chart are a combination of the Stick width measurement of the shoe last bottom at its widest point and the total internal volume the shoe offers. The internal volume is the measurement of the material the upper of the shoe will accommodate. This is not a flat measurement of the carbon fiber outsole or the foam insole.

The insole is based on the shoe last bottom gauge. This measurement will be narrower than the listed width on our size chart. This is because the rider’s foot will have overhang above the bottom of the shoe last. That overhang is what is measured and listed for the width. This is a three-dimensional measurement, and it is how we determine the Narrow, Regular, and Wide width for each model of shoe we offer.

Stack Height depends on the model, but typically the stack height at the center where the spindle would be is about 6.5-7.5mm unloaded. That will change when a foot is in the shoe and the middle board is compressed.

We recommend working directly with a bike fitter when setting up any new pair of cycling shoes. A bike fitter will be able to assist you with cleat alignment as well as setting the saddle height and position to address any stack height concerns. Working with a fitter will allow you to optimize your performance and get the best return with your new shoes.

To ensure proper fit of your cycling shoes it is important to have your foot as far back into the heel of the shoes before engaging the closure system.

Having your foot firmly nested into the back heel of the shoe will help with correct cleat/pedal positioning and reduce or eliminate heel slip or foot movement.

For models with 2 BOA dials, engage the dial closest to your ankle first followed by the dial closest to your toes.

There are several factors that can affect shoe fit. These include the Shoe Last, the pattern design used in the construction of the upper, the material the upper is made with, and changes to the foot shape of the rider. As older shoes break in, they tend to take on your foot shape, giving them a comfortable fit and feel. When trying on new shoes it will take some time to break them in and the rider may not find them to be as comfortable out of the box as their well-worn Lakes.