Need MTB Shoes? Leatt's New and Updated Shoe Line | Tech Check
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
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Are you looking for the best mountain bike shoe? Well, you have another contender to consider. For 2023, Leatt placed a big focus on increasing the performance of their footwear range, especially their flat pedal mountain bike shoes. With some mixed reviews on their last generation mountain bike shoes, namely riders seeking extra pedal grip and a more tactile feel, Leatt dove in deep. But why just improve grip? Leatt decided to revamp their shoe line and improve other elements while they were at it.
Leatt developed a new rubber compound; designed a new tread pattern, and analyzed the performance of each and every detail of their shoes to seek extra traction, comfort and feel. Further proving they listened to the public, Leatt are offering flat pedal shoes with a MOZ cable lacing (BOA-style) retention system. The overall result is an updated footwear range that’s worth checking out.
THE TECH
New Rubber Compound | RideGrip PRO
For flat pedal riders, we’d argue there probably isn’t much that’s more important than pedal grip and feel. There are a number of factors working to keep your feet on flat pedals but the one thing that really makes the pedals stick in place is the rubber compound. Leatt took a step back to re-examine what materials stick really well? Adhesives, especially the industrial kind.
New Sole Tread Pattern | WaffleGrip PRO
The tread pattern of a sole takes the rubber compound and makes it interface with the pedals and ground in a way that enhances the grip. For the new WaffleGrip PRO sole tread, Leatt inverted the design of their existing WaffleGrip pattern, yielding a number of benefits both on and off the pedals. WaffleGrip PRO has a shape that provides a more locked-in feel for pedals with shorter pins, without sacrificing the ability of longer pins to bury themselves deep. The increased size of the raised tread segments allows the rubber to conform to the pedal below, reducing the likelihood of slipping. These raised lugs, when combined with the mud flow channels in between, allow for significantly improved penetration into the ground when walking, regardless of the surface.
New Midsole
It’s easy to assume that the rubber on the outside of the shoe is the only contributor to the grip and feel, but the mechanics of how the shoe sits on top of the pedal and how your foot applies force through the shoe into the pedal also greatly affect the end result. Leatt sought to improve the interface within the midsole, removing the stiffening Nylon shank and replacing it with a new EVA foam and rubber blend compound.
This doesn’t just decrease the stiffness of the shoe, but instead changes the way that it reacts to forces when riding, allowing for some deformation of the shoe below the foot to increase control while improving energy dissipation to reduce foot fatigue. This should all add up to increased traction on the pedals, improved confidence in your foot placement, and less chance of foot pain on hard impacts and long descents.
Lighter, More Breathable Uppers
Leatt tweaked the upper parts of their shoes to reduce their bulk, improving comfort and breathability. They employed new upper materials that are lighter and more flexible but added extra structure and stiffness to the most vulnerable areas - the heel, toe and instep - to keep your feet protected and retain the structure of the shoe. Additional perforations to the top of the toes and the upper increase ventilation, further aiding in the comfort during long rides.
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Chapters
00:00 - 01:01 - Intro
01:02 - 02:25 - Design
02:26 - 07:13 - Tech
07:18 - 07:54 - 1.0 Shoe
07:55 - 08:02 - 2.0 Shoe
08:03 - 08:22 - 3.0 Shoe
08:23 - 10:39 - 4.0 Shoe
10:40 - 11:16 - 5.0 Shoe
11:17 - 11:40 - 6.0 Shoe
11:41 - 12:30 - 7.0 Shoe
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Forget the shoes. I want that Descendants Milo goes mountain biking shirt!!!!
We should have them back in the webstore very soon!
One of my MOZ ratchets fell off on the gravel climb before I even got to the trail. (brand new) I got it back on but don't exactly trust them for longer rides any more. Have you had any issues with this system? Really was stoked about the shoes otherwise. (They do run a bit big though)
haha, just watched a boa fastener fall to bits trail side last night (not Leatt). Good job they had the strap as well...
That's a sick shirt. Love the descendants.
You have good taste! We’ll be bringing back a very limited run for holidays.
Rad shirt! Y'all selling that in the store? I didn't see it...
We're waiting on another resupply before we re-add them to the store. Should be back up in a week or two.
Do they still make the 4.0 flat with the BOA? It’s not on their website
How do these compare to Ride Concepts? Digging the boa feature!
Depends on the model you’re talking about really but they are certainly competitive and each have theirs pros and cons…we like these a lot.
@@TheLoamWolf I have 2022 Ride Concepts TNT, how does the breathability compare?
Any size 12 Uk? What’s that in US?
How does the pedal grip compare to 5 10s? My old 5 10s are falling apart but can't find anything that's as comfy & grippy.
Wonder about the same. I use RideConcepts TNT, the 4.0 outer sole is as grippy as Five Ten Stealth, but does not leave rubber marks on the floor(6.0 seen on some older models is not sticky enough, but I think they use 4.0 on all models now), not great for midsummer, nor summer, but nice for autumn and spring. and dry winter when snow is not wet, and no deep puddles or foggy cold winter days with heavy winds. fine with wool socks on less extreme days, if it's fog it or damp it can feel several deg colder. but if dry and nice even in -10C it's fine with a pair of wool socks.
For damp, foggy, or colder than -10c, or wet, or snow riding shoes with gaiter is needed, waterproof. I see Leatt offers that now, but I am skeptic towards coil zipper and a button, a button will last long, but the zipper will likely wear out eventually. Northwave Multicross GTX has a proper gaiter, but heel area is a bit too big for me with size 44 ,even with Space Brace 2 I get some lift off. Gaiter was too loose without the braces, but with it fit's perfectly, I need to use ankle braces anyway. But I needed waterproof shoes for walking in wet snow, riding trough deep puddles, not using plastic bags as a gaiter or to buy gaiters, the best solution was to buy shoes. But the sole is super stiff, even at the ball of the foot so award to walk in. It's almost as stiff as a plank. Grip was bad too, it required me standing or putting power down or foot could slide off too easily. So with these shoes I can ride in -10c and colder and be warm, and in foggy and windy days.
i just got this shoes last week! they are legit! only downside is they are too soft and doesnt give you that support and the sizing is a little too big. im 10.5 on 5tens and etnies and on this shoes my 10.5 are slightly big so i might just sell this one's and get a size 10. but for grip its gonna be hard to chose between this and 5tens. leatt actually nailed this shoe design. if they gave this a little support its gonna be my MTB shoes until something better is released.
Which shoe?
Nice thank you for sharing and glad to hear you are happy with them!
Too soft where? With five ten, Ride concepts I use EU44(US10.5), but I need to for the width as I have 11cm wide foot. So maybe I could down size with Leatt? What's your foot width at widest point? For me I fit in 44, just enough place to not squeeze my pinkie toe, but I do have extra room in front of my big toe.
Which shoes did you get? They talked about like 6 models 😂
@@JaimetheNomad leatt
I’ve been considering trying their shoes, I have a pair of freerider pro’s I need to replace, which of the flats do you think would be Leatt’s comparable model? I’d guess the 2.0 or 3.0
Right, yeah either of those would be solid. Just be sure to take advantage of the newer models to get that updated rubber and material!
@@TheLoamWolf I ended up ordering the 3.0’s, haven’t rode with them yet but great first impression. They are comfy and light and seem like they’ll be a great replacement for my freerider pro’s.
In size 8.5, the freerider pro’s (right shoe to right shoe) are 3g lighter, so negligible. The Grey also looks pretty sweet!!
Now excited to ride in them to see how they do
Will you test the Leatt 7.0 HydraDri waterproof shoes too?
Rob actually did earlier this year, video included. theloamwolf.com/2023/03/08/review-leatt-70-hydradri-waterproof-shoes/
@@TheLoamWolf Thx, somehow I missed it. Just watched it now.
how are they for wide feet?
They're about average in most models, but some of the more "skate shoe" style models could be a bit better for wide feet.
Better than 5-10 Freeriders. I switched and my feet are happier
Torn between the 3.0 and 3.0 pro hmmm
I ride with flats. I need a MTB shoes that are designed to fit well for those who have wide feet and a high instep. I had used 5/10s, but now that Adidas bought them out, their shoes have narrowed down.
These may be worth a try on then.
The Leatt 3.0 has more room for a “high volume” foot, compared to 5/10 Freerider.
@@mustgofaster6545 Thanks, I check out that shoe.
So, in short they made the shoes softer, as in going back to a design everyone ditched in better shoes, because soft shoes actually make the feet hurt on long descents 🤔
There is a fine line and honestly that tolerance is different for all riders. Some riders can ride in shoes so soft and flexy my feet cramp within 3 minutes if a downhill. Others are so stiff you lose all pedal feel. The goal here was to not be so stiff they lose control but offer enough support and cushion to help keep feet feeling fresh.
@@TheLoamWolf true, I fall somewhere in-between, as in cramp up slightly, but not unbearably, however after switching to stiff shoes (Shimano GR7 in this case) I'm never going bach, the lack of feedback was weird at first, but I soon got used to it and definitely prefer it that way. One slight disadvantage being that stiff shoes need more pronounced pins or concave pedals to grip properly at the ends, since the shoe has a slight curve by itself.
I have a pair of the old 3.0 flats and they are extremely stiff. Almost to the point to where you feel like you are standing on a board. I now have a pair of five ten shoes that are more comfortable and one thing I noticed is the rubber compound on the five tens is softer and they stick to the pedals better. I'm intrigued by these though.
I can’t lie I thought MTB shoes weren’t that important when riding, man was I wrong regular every day sneakers 👟 aren’t good at all so now I’m going to look into one of these shoes
Nice!! Yeah it really is one of those things that can greatly change a lot about your ride.
I am not spending $100+ on MTB shoes. I still ride with Vans
As someone who has worn vans for casual wear for nearly 15 years, they cost about $100 and are nowhere near as durable, comfortable or offer the support when riding. If I’m off the bike, vans all day, but for riding, I need more support and a shoe that lasts.
@@TheLoamWolf Vans seems to have a sale every other week, so I buy when prices are about $30 a pair. Of course, MTB specif shoes can last longer, but I remain unconvinced that they require an average of $150 in price. I received a pair of CB shoes last year as a gift, and they are great. However, I don't feel they justify almost five times the cost of a comparable "non-MTB" marketed shoe.