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With the Pro Flat 3.0 has Leatt has added a real banger to its programme. With its TPU applications, the shoe looks extremely powerful. The sturdy toe cap and the raised shaft with neoprene finish give the impression that you could ride into the apocalypse with a clear conscience in the Leatt Pro Flat. The whole thing is topped off with a combination of twist and Velcro fasteners and a sole that Leatt confidently calls Ride Grip Pro. Will the Pro Flat live up to its visual promise?
Fit & handling of the Leatt Pro Flat
One thing quickly becomes clear when you slip into the Leatt: if you have really wide feet and perhaps a fairly high instep - check, here's your shoe. Delicate feet are unlikely to be happy with the Leatt Pro Flat, as the fastening system cannot help the shoe to fit better either. The dial of the twist fastener doesn't have much grip and doesn't provide much traction on the feet. At least the Velcro provides a slightly better hold in the shoe. Although the dial sits in the centre of the reinforced tongue, the laces run just next to the reinforcement and can cause pressure points on the instep over time.
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However, if the Leatt fits you, you should feel well wrapped up thanks to the high shaft and the robust reinforcement on the toes. The hold on the heel is also quite good thanks to the design. Another positive feature: The laser cuts on the toe box and the applications on the side ensure quite passable ventilation.
Grip & stability on the pedal
On the pedals, the Leatt Pro Flat couldn't really convince us. The soft sole contrasts with the martial look. Even when pedalling, the Leatt doesn't seem very stable, and with a firm pedal stroke you can feel the pedals pushing through. And the grip doesn't provide a wow factor either. Although the rubber compound is on the soft side according to our measurements, it can't really build up grip on the pedals. In addition, the sole provides little cushioning, which means that you only have moderate grip and stability on the terrain.
With the very wide sole, the Leatt would have the best basic requirements for a super secure stance, but unfortunately the sole lacks stiffness and grip. This doesn't quite match the beefy look and the high protection factor. - Max Fuchs, BIKE test editor
Leat Pro Flat 3.0 - Info & Price
- Weight(size 47) 896 g
- Sizes: 38,5-48,5 / partly half sizes
- EquipmentMOZ twist fastener + Velcro; toe cap, ankle protection with neoprene
- Fit: runs small; very wide cut throughout, especially toe and heel
- Price169 Euro >> available here
Rating & Conclusion - Leatt Pro Flat
The massive Leatt Pro Flat offers an enormous amount of protection for toes and ankles, but fits very wide feet in particular. The adjustment via the dial and Velcro fastener is not optimal and only provides little traction on the foot. The soft sole construction is noticeable on longer uphills. The rubber compound generates very little grip and little cushioning. The profile also hardly improves the grip on the pedals. Although this makes it easy to shift your feet, the Pro Flat 3.0 doesn't really give you a secure feeling on the trail or on fast descents. Doesn't live up to the promise of its aggressive look.
Stefan Frey
Editor
