![]() ![]() Living on the coast, this means they need plenty of time to dry out between rides, which isn’t conducive to wet-weather bikepacking. Unfortunately, this resulted in some overheating on warmer days, and all of this padding has the tendency to soak up moisture and dry out slowly. I often struggle with cold, eventually numb toes on fall rides but all the extra padding keeps things cozy. This also translates to a warmer overall shoe, which has been particularly helpful during some recent cold weather rides here on the coast. They are very comfortable, which I lend to the amount of padding throughout the sides and tongue of the shoe. Other than their weight, I’ve really enjoyed using the DBX 5.0s. Even my now-retired Giro Terraduro shoes felt fairly heavy at 450g, so the Leatt DBX 5.0s are beefy enough to fall into the ‘gravity’ scene. To provide a comparison, my size 45 DBX 5.0s weigh in at 580g per shoe with cleat installed, and Neil’s Kestrel Boas weigh 544g but have a much less bulky appearance. The Leatt DBX 5.0 shoes are a heavyweight clipless shoe that definitely leans further to the enduro / all-mountain category relative to the “all-round multi-discipline” description that Leatt gives. They both have a similar shape and look, and claim an all-weather, versatile design. With not much to go on, other than the photos we used in the initial product announcement, I expected the DBX 5.0 shoes to be comparable to the Five Ten Kestrels. They feature a water-resistant shell, a semi-rigid shank, and a durable, all-weather design that’s suited for demanding enduro-style riding. Positioned as their highest-end clipless mountain bike shoe, the Leatt DBX 5.0 relies on a speed lace and velcro cross strap closure to dial in the fit. I’m much more used to lightweight XC-style shoes, so I was quite interested to see how they performed. Leatt claims both the DBX 5.0 and 3.0 shoes have waterproof breathable membranes and a padded, enduro-rated design that’s best suited to those who are particularly hard on their gear. It’s also not dry, by any stretch of the imagination, and bike gear sees a lot of wear and tear when used here regularly. The trails are wet, slippery, and often mucky with a lot of steep descents. To set the stage, I’ve been riding exclusively on British Columbia’s west coast as of late. We had the more performance-oriented Leatt 5.0 DBX clipless shoes and DBX 3.0 flat shoes sent over earlier this fall to see what they’re all about. Although I’ve had no experience with their products, Logan is a big fan of their DBX helmets, so I figured they’d be worth trying out. South Africa-based Leatt is best known for its protective gear and helmets, but I was pretty intrigued to see several mountain bike shoes added to their lineup earlier this year. ![]()
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