Leatt Airflex Pro Knee Guard Black, S

These are a cross between dedicated downhill pads and an Enduro sleeve in terms of feel. The additional side and top protection is welcome, but the center pad does not appear to be thick enough to withstand the most severe impacts. The pads are very close to the leg and articulate well, but not as well as the Troy Lee Designs Raid. They are also very warm. After a short period of time, there is almost no skin irritation, discomfort, or slippage, which I cannot say for the TLD Raid; however, after wearing the Leatts for a longer period of time, I developed irritation and discomfort top and bottom at the bands, as well as underneath the back mesh, which was even worse. The sizing was too small for my runner legs - On the thigh, I'm a size M, but on the calf, I'm a size L. I should've taken an L instead. The bands do not sit 5" above and below the knee as suggested by the size chart. Actually, it's 6" higher than that - An M was slightly too tight on my 16" thigh and 8" below - On my 15" calf, an M was too tight to wear for long. In the Raids, I'm a solid S/M. In comparison to a Fox Enduro Sleeve, the Leatts are warmer, less comfortable in the short and long term, provide more side protection but not more front protection, are more expensive, but look cooler. I won't be keeping the air holes, so I can't comment on how well they work. Overall, I'd give them a 4. Overall, I'd give it a 5 out of 5 rating.

Noelle Goodwin

| Jul 03, 2021

I ended up kneeling because I got stuck in a rut. I'm glad I purchased this airflex because I didn't feel anything.

Francisco Mason

| Feb 12, 2021