Leatt GPX 5.5 FlexLock Boots First Look

Nov 14, 2019

Leatt just released their new GPX moto boot to the off road community. And if it's anything like their other products it's packed with new technology and maybe a few fancy words.

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"Ankle and knee saving off-road boots with adjustable flexlock system"

Leatt Press Release

"The all new Leatt GPX 5.5 FlexLock boot, a 3-year project with long term development and testing using our Pro athletes from all over the world.

Our adjustable FlexLock system reduces forces to the ankle by up to 37% and the knee by up to 35% by locking out the ankle movement when over flexed, giving you that feeling of security.

With great feel of the frame, gear lever and rear brake, these boots instantly feel so good.

You must check out our SlideLock Velcro function, it really is ground-breaking in security fastening boot technology."

Features

FlexLock System:

Adjustable boot flex
LockOut of the ankle movement
Force Reduction

LockOut ankle movement gives:

Up to 37% reduction of ankle forces
Up to 35% reduction of forces to the knee
Reductions compared to the market leader/most high-end boots

Fit:

Outstanding first-class fit even for wide feet

Ankles:

3D-shaped impact foam over ankles
Heel grip ankle design

Toe-Box:

Low-profile, gear shift friendly shape

Sole:

DualZone hardness
Extended foot peg riding zone for arch and on the blade riding style
Steel shank reinforced and CE certified

Cuff:

SlideLock system
Auto-locking, one-way sliding closure

Bike Grip:

Flat and grippy bike side of the boots for great bike feel

Buckles:

Forged Aluminum
Over-locking function

Inner Liner:

Breathable mesh 3D liner with anti-slip reinforcement for zero heel lift

CE tested and certified as:

prEN 13634: 2017

Size:

US 7-13, UK 6-12, EU 40.5-48, CM 25,5 -31

Price

$389.99

Photos @motoshopbend

My Thoughts

Leatt is known for putting a lot of thought into their products and making them really dialed. I like that they call out these will be good for people with wide feet which is one of the reasons I run the Sidi TA's over the Sidi SRS boots.

Photo: @trailboundco see post

The boot is almost like a cross between the Fox Instinct boots and the Alpinestar Tech 10 soles and buckle design. Fox gear never seems to be durable enough for off road riding, a friend actually broke his foot recently running some fox boots when the stick ripped through his boot!

My experience with Alpine star boots is that they were never very waterproof, made for track riding they were very breathable. With my Sidi TA's I haven't had an issue in water crossing. The Leatt mentions nothing about being waterproof but they also dont advertise any air vents so fingers crossed on that.

On my Sidi TA's (and any footwear) I run super feet green insoles to help with arch support so I'm hoping that Leatt has added more arch support into their design which saves some cost.

I do like the look of the inside of the boot as it appears to be very grippy which is always a plus when doing hill climbs or accelerating as I'm always pinching the bike with my boots/knees.