Winter Cycling - advice on caring for my new lake MXZ302s?

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mattkime

11-19-09, 07:47 AM

I just got my new Lake MXZ302s and they make me wish it were cold. (at least in the winter forum we can agree that 45 degrees F isn't cold)

I did a fair amount of research before buying them and I remember two care tips. First, it would be a good idea to use something to protect the leather - a nikwax product? Second, that it would be a good idea to have a spare set of laces on hand. Anyone know where I'd get them?

Unfortunately I can't find or remember where I saw this info so i'd appreciate it if someone could fill in the details.

tsl

11-19-09, 09:21 AM

The BOA laces you order directly from Lake. It's somewhere on their web site. They're extra long. With careful trimming and relacing, I get two replacements per kit.

Stores around here have never even heard of Nikwax. It seems horribly overpriced online too. I use Kiwi Outdoor Wet Pruf on mine. It's $3 or $4 at the grocery store in the shoe polish section. I'm in the second year on this tin of it and it looks like I could get a third.

mattkime

11-19-09, 03:28 PM

looks like lace replacement is now handled by boatechnolog.com . click "dialed in guarantee" near bottom.

shouldberiding

11-20-09, 09:45 PM

I use Sno-Seal for my leather footwear. Works great.