Leatt FlexLock 5.5 Long Term Boot Review
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2021
- Quick video talking through likes and dislikes of the Leatt 5.5 Flexlock boots, especially when compared to my previous favorite, the Alpinestars Tech 7.
Sorry about the camera angle; it came out a little more wonky than I was expecting. Gets the point across though.
This is my third pair, and I'm an Open A rider locally and Open B at GNCC and other national series. I do not ride moto, though I do race in the desert. 
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Thanks for the great review and all the specific details about how the boots worked for your style of riding. I don't need these right now but I think your review will point me towards trying these out next time.
Your riding ability and humility makes me listen to your opinions way before id listen to those video clowns like Kris Keefer and Michael Lindsey.
I feel better buying the discounted cheap 5.5s in Teal now.
I bought other boots that cost a lot more and havent made 60 hours
I appreciate the comments - I try to avoid the whole youtuber personality thing as much as I can. I don't know much about Michael, but Keefer's got a good bit of experience. Plenty of opinions to go around!
Great review, thank you very much. I am waiting for one pair. I think Leatt should send you one free pair for the Quality Control and report you just did.
Thanks for the review, this was very helpful!
Excellent review. Thanks!
Thanks for your input mate well done
Excellent review! 👌
Great HONEST review
Running Sidi TA 3s, recreational ride and racing in hare scrambles and they have held up for years and hundreds of hours. The sole is starting to show some wear and there is a little play in the hinge point, same spot where you talk about the flange on the 5.5 pulling through. I did rip a toe cap off but just reset it and screwed it back in, no issues.
Glad I saw your review. With the current sale price of 200.00 on their website, I went ahead and ordered a pair today instead of the Tech 7's I was thinking of getting. Nice early Christmas present to myself I guess. :)
Yeah that's a deal of a price, I actually just bought another pair too 🤣
@@gearheadE30 Even funnier, I placed the order this morning and they showed up a few hours later. The warehouse is only a few miles from my house LOL. Looking forward to slipping them on this evening.
Way worth it
@@ridgetop8161A year later, how did you like the boots?? They hold up well for you?
Good job. Cheers. Still can’t make my mind up 5.5 or Tech7 … but you keep coming back to the 5.5 so that says something.
I really can't use tech7s anymore anyway - the hinge design catches on the plastics on both my husky and the KTM, which gets pretty sketchy. Not a problem on all bikes, but it has been an issue on mine.
Thank you man!
Good to know, I got my on sale. It's nice to know that what to expect in a year from now. Where can I add the washer for the screws? Is there somewhere you can recommend I get?
FWIW I have seen a number of reviewers mentioning the flange issue, even having new boots sent out by Leatt.
The ti foot pegs tend be semi easy on soles ive heard as lot wider(pressure spread out so dosnt dig as deep). And heard also they are sharp enough that foot dose slide around to get chewed up vs semi sharp thats sharp enough to dig but not sharp enough to keep foot in place.
Good review ! Just spend the money and get the Gaerne SG 12' s. They will last at least twice as long ! They have a wide large toe box for wide feet. The ankle area is unbelievable with memory foam that locks even the narrower ankles in comfort with no heel float . 60% of all the World Championship Enduro riders wear them. I always used Alpinestars for 15 years, then got the Gaerne and will never go back ! Also, clean your boots with a pressure washer after each ride and clean them. The dirt and mud if left on...dries out the rubber and plastic and leather.
I agree. I usually get 200 hours of a Gaerne sole... then put another sole on for $100 and keep riding. I have 300-400 hour SG12's that look better than the 60 hour Leatts in the video.
Pretty great review from an "average" guy, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I use Tech 7's too and they are not the safest boots (I have a pair of Gaerne SG 12's which are much safer) but what annoys me most is that they let water through like flip flops. what are your experiences? Are the Leatt's water proof?
The Leatts are definitely not waterproof. I'd put them similar to Tech 7s in that regard where they do okay when they are new, but if you put your foot down in a muddy rut, you're probably going to have a wet foot.
@@gearheadE30 Many thanks!
Steve. The only way you’re gonna get a fully waterproof boot is to buy tech 7 enduro drystars. I have been wearing the tech 7 enduros and regular tech 7s before those for probably the last 4-5 pairs of boots I’ve had. Just switched to a sidi, but all that’s besides the point. Another thing I switched to was over the boot pants. All I ride is single track/hard enduro and the over the boot pants work wonders in keeping your feet dry. Unless you just step ankle deep in water they’ll keep you dry.
Also Steve….buy a pair of seal skin socks
Great review. Can you tell me if the enduro sole is actually that different from the MX version? I ride enduro on a Yamaha Tenere 700 and I want to buy these shoes in the same color as yours, but they are only in the MX version.
Glad you found it useful! I have never had the Enduro version but I believe they are the same material just with some added tread on them. I have had the Enduro version of other boots, and they tend to not last as long but do work a lot better if you need to push or hike around in the mod.
You sold me bro. Was looking at sg10 and sg12 as well bit I have a wide ass foot and heard these fit nice and wide
How do you like the boots? I am also looking for a wide toe box. New to the scene here, so any info is helpful. Thanks :)
I ended up going alpinestars tech 7 enduro, toebox has heaps of room. Sole can catch on pegs though
@@jarrod1687 Thank you for your response! Take care out there🔥
I’m interested in these and the tech 7s as well
Just taken delivery of the Jonny walker specials….. 👏🏻🤙🏻
How do these fit length-wise, I know they have a nice toe box which is great for my very wide feet but they are sold in full sizes. I'm size 11.5 and am curious what would be a closer fit the 11 or 12?
I'm not sure I can really help with your specific size, all I have to go on is that I usually am a 10.5 or 11, and the 11 fits my feet great. I would probably go with a 12 and just wear thicker socks or tighten the straps more. Much harder to make a boot that's too small fit.
Just got these today, feeling very tight around the ankle, is this part of the break in process?
I never had issues with my angles, but everyone's feet fit different. Yes the boots will take a bit to break in.
Have you experienced any clicking or popping on the outside hinge? I tried on a few different pairs of the 5.5 and they all had the same pop when you flex your shin towards your toes. I could replicate it with the book off as well. 2 sections of the plastic hinge was popping out of alignment.
I have not had any popping or clicking that I've noticed since I added some spacers behind the red insert in the hinge to prevent it from popping out of the trapezoid it sits in. (around 7:10 in the video). When I made this video, I hadn't come up with a fix yet. With the spacer/washer behind it, they don't pop out anymore and the boot overall feels quite a bit more stable.
This seems to be the popping on mine when you flex it forward. Seems like it's not doing it's job if it's popping out
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@@mattbush315have you been able to solve this? Got mine today and I have the same issue.
@@115donnyI tried a few little things, but still did it. I gave up on it but I don’t notice it anymore.
I actually just checked and they don’t really seem to pop anymore, but the squeak like hell! Haha these were my first pair of max boots, but I’ve loved them so far, just noisy
Still a fan ? thinking about getting these for trail riding. With one of there knee braces Do you have a preference on there knee braces ?
Aside from wearing the soles out fairly quickly, yes I am a fan and keep buying more of them. I only have experience with C and X frames from Leatt. Some friends have CTI and Pods that they really like and say fit a bit better/may have better build quality, but the price point is totally different. I did not care for C frames due to the lack of knee impact protection. I really like the X frames and have had a few pairs as I eventually wear the hinges out after several hundred hours, which I consider normal.
Thank you for the quick response. Trying to budget everything. I have the bike xr250r, helmet and goggles. Chest protector. Still need boots, knee protection and riding pants. I am fairly new to trail riding but I did race crotch rockets for a while. So it should be fun.
What’s you weight?
Dayuum have you gotten the newest version the endoros were you can change the sole, and more grippy
No, I haven't tried the new version yet. I've got another fresh pair of this version I need to burn through and then I'll give the newest ones a try.
these are on sale for $240 right now, and the fox instinbct 2.0's are $560. I love the fox but damn that's a huge price difference.
Yeah, there are some great boot options out there but for the price, the Leatts are pretty darn attractive so I keep buying more.
Wich boot has the widest forefoot? Astars tech7 or Leatt?
I don't have them side by side to compare anymore, but I have a fairly wide forefoot and narrow heel. I didn't have problems with either boot pinching the front of my foot, but I would say the Leatt probably has a little more space. The Tech 7s hold my heel better when new, but over time the padding compresses and they end up a little loose on the heel.
I’d say the leatt I have these and the tech 5s ( tech 5s have the same foot area as the 7s) and the leatt is a little wider
So is your only reason to go the least 5.5 from the tech 7's was price?
The inner hinge on the tech 7s catches on the plastics on my Husqvarna, which gets pretty sketchy because it locks your foot to the bike. I would consider tech 7s again if they change the design or I got a different bike. I still have a pair of tech 7s I wear on the 990.
@@gearheadE30 that's good to know since I have an 890
@@emoservedwithfries Right on, I never had an issue with the Tech 7s catching on a 790 which I believe is all the same plastics and whatnot.
spray the hinge with wd40 after you wash them.
I hope you do realize that you there are two versions of soles - ones for tarmac (yours, and I think they are a default with the shoes) and enduro ones that are different patern and hardness (can just change them)
Yep. At the time I did this video, I don't think the Enduro version existed yet. In any case, I have no specific experience with those. Even though I tend to be an Enduro rider, I prefer the feel and durability of the MX soles.
Guess going stay with sg12s prob. Bullet proof boot and restichabke sole. Last forever.
Exactly, just spend the money and get the best !
Can you please tell me what the difference are between Leatts moto vs enduro boots?
As far as I know, the only difference is the sole. The moto boot doesn't really have any tread (doesn't catch on the pegs, a bit more durable) where the enduro boot has tread more like a work boot, which would be better for walking/pushing/paddling. I've never tried the enduro boot.
The white part on the sole is replaceable so that should solve your issue of it wearing out too soon.
I tried that on one pair, the replacement doesn't hold up as well as the original so it ends up kind of being a wash vs. just letting them wear all the way out and getting another pair.
Are you replacing these boots just because the soles wear out? These DO have a replaceable sole that sells for 65 bucks and you might get some more life out of them that way, and support your local cobbler to boot (pun intended 😅)!
Yep, but I haven't had good luck with getting soles replaced, my experience has been that they fail quickly enough that I'm better off just buying new boots. Especially with the sale prices they've had lately.
Are they true to size?
As far as I can tell they are, but it probably depends on the shape of your feet.
I'll be using this for my e scooter. I hope this will hold up. (Other than gloves, all my gear it's leatt branded. Haha). I really do hope this will last for at least 1-2 years of use. At this point all my gear it's BMX.
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Interesting - you kinda cover things that I DON'T expect from a "so-called premium" boots - and yet you still bought 3 pairs.
I don't know that they're in the same boat as the top of the line stuff from other companies - we're talking about a boot that is regularly on sale for around half the price of a tech 10 or SG12. And the intangible of fitment is tough to quantify. I'm very comfortable in these boots while having what seems to be a great level of protection. So I keep coming back. I've got another new pair waiting when the current ones are shot.
@@gearheadE30 I agree, that is also what made me think about them - Ive tried so many boots (all high-end) and ended up with SG12, all of the things you said are non issues with them and not to mention they wear slowly - way slowlier - meaning for the 500$ or whatever I can get 4-5 years.
I wanted to buy them as they are like 240 which is nothing (non current color) but after watching your video - it doesn't look or feel like a high end boot - it feels like "lets try to take some market share with whatever we've got".