Leatt Mountain Bike Shoes
Finding your sole mate
Whether you are just starting out or you’ve been riding a mountain bike for decades, at some point you’re going to need a new pairof mountain bike shoes. Finding the right pair of shoes to suit the kind of riding you’ll be doing is critically important. As with most sports, this is not a one-size-fits-all affair. There are many different styles of mountain bike shoes that manufacturers design for specific things like terrain, weather conditions and the types of pedals on your bike. The Leatt range of mountain bike shoes caters for a wide range of riders and disciplines, with the usual helping of next-generation tech our fans have come to expect from us.
Why do I need mountain bike shoes?
When riding, your bike and body work together as a biomechanical machine to take you places. One of the critical factors in this combination is the interface between your feet and pedals. All the energy from your bowl of breakfast oatmeal gets transferred and turned into forward movement via this small contact patch. Needless to say, you want this to happen as efficiently, safely and comfortably as possible. And most of all, you definitely do not want your foot to slip off of the pedal on any gnarly downhills! So, what makes Leatt mountain bike shoes so exceptional and perfectly suited to accomplishall of all the above in style? Well, there are a lot of unique characteristics and features built into each pair. Below we list some of the most important ones:
Firstly, Safety
Additional TPU reinforcement around the toe area as well as a moulded heel shield offer added protection. The 3.0 and 4.0 in the range also come with added inside-ankle protection.
Secondly, Efficiency
A more rigid sole means better power transfer to the pedals and higher pedalling efficiency.
Thirdly, Grip
The soles on our shoes are made from an extremely grippy material. Moreover, we also specifically designed thetread pattern of each model to work in conjunction with your bike pedals to provide all the grip where and when you need it.
Fourthly, Durability
Our mountain bike shoes have been engineered inside and out to provide you with maximum tear, puncture and abrasion resistance.
When developing the perfect range of mountain bike shoes, we also considered many other important factorssuch as weather conditions and breathability to name but a few. But more on these later.
Comfort and fit
Our entire range of MTB shoes offer you a secure and surprisingly comfortable fit, right from the first time you put them on. As a result, this assists in making you more confident and faster on your bike. After slipping on a pair of Leatt MTB shoes, you will notice several things straight away. Your entire foot will feel secure and supported, without it being an uncomfortably tight fit. Secondly, your toe arch will also feel braced and snug.
You will notice the rigidity in the sole. Of course different models in the range have different levelsof flex in the sole, depending on the type of pedalling and riding we designed them for. Fourthly, you willnotice how stable and anchored your heelfeels at the back of the shoe. This is due to the directional heel grip lining which allows easy foot entry, but then grips your ankle for superior retention while pedalling.And finally, you will notice how easily and solidly they lace up. Whether that’s via a pair of extra-grippy, traditional laces, or our fast and secure ATOP lace system.
Also,worth mentioning here are the sanitary advantages. A breathable mesh construction allows forgreat temperature regulation and quick drying, while the anti-odour materials used also offer active carbonmoisture wicking and anti-bacterial benefits.
Mountain Bike shoes that can handle the pressure.
Naturally, they wouldn’t be worthy of the Leatt logo if we hadn’t added our usual paradigm-shifting technology anddesigns into every pair. So just what goes into making every pair of Leatt MTB shoes exceptional? We’ll mention thehighlights below. The rest will be up to you to discover on the trails.
The secret rubber recipe used for our soles is like your grandma’shot sauce; better than anyone else’s! Theunique production method offers incredible ride grip for ultimate bike control in all weather conditions.
Our soles also feature a very practical waffle grip pattern. Consequently, the pins on your pedals can reallydig into these waffles, adding additional grip.
The sole also features mud channels which effectively guide any mud off of the soles. As a result, you are inconstant contact with your pedals or the ground.
True to Leatt form, we offer more adjustability when it comes to the cleat position. You will therefore beable to find the perfect cleat position, whether that’s further forward for a more power-orientated ride, or farther back for more aggressive gravity riding.
Clipless MTB Shoes
Clipless pedal mountain bike shoes are a very popular option and riders use them for every type of riding; ,from downhill to cross-country. The biggest benefit to clipless shoes is that you are “locked into” the bike. As a result, whether going down rough and rocky terrain, or over flats at higher speeds, your feet stay anchored to the pedals. Furthermore, clipless mountain bike shoes reduce strain on your Achilles muscle while providing additional comfort and control.
The closure mechanisms on clipless mountain bike shoes vary from laces to Velcro straps to ratcheting buckles. The Leatt ATOP lacing system, on the other hand, uses turning dials and traditional laces are replaced by thin stainless-steelwire. This system allows for fast and secure shoe closure, as well as single-hand micro adjustments as you ride.
The soles of our clipless mountain bike shoes are extremely stiff, allowing for maximum power transfer andconsequently, greater pedalling efficiency. Furthermore, our extended SPD channels make for greater adjustability, meaning greater control for all types of riding. And finally, we have reinforced our MTB shoes in key areas to ensure protection and extended product life.
All in all, the shape, fit and construction of our clipless MTB shoes are ideal for trail, all-mountain and enduro riding.
Flat MTB Shoes
This type of shoe is the preferred choice for many off-road riders. Flat pedal mountain bike shoes have a flatplatform without binding to anything. As a result,they rely on the pedal's metal pins to hold the grippy sole inplace. Needless to say, then, the grippier the sole, the more secure and confident you’re going to be on your bike.
For this reason, we have developed a secret rubber formula which we dubbed the RideGrip™ compound. The RideGrip rubber, in combination with the waffle pattern design of the sole, is what gives our riders the unparalleled grip and control that’s become synonymous with Leatt’s flat mountain bike shoes.
Additionally, our flats feature a medium stiff sole, which means the shoe is comfortable on and off the bike. And finally, the padded tongue, raised inner padded side wall as well as toe and heel protection make for a solid shoe fortough enduro and downhill riding.
Next-gen Mountain Bike shoes
From revolutionary fasteners to super-sticky soles, we’ve crammed all the science we could find into our wide range of mountain bike shoes. Giving you the safety, comfort, and durability, you’ve come to expect from Leatt. Be prepared to ride, anytime, anywhere!
