15 Best Leatt Knee Guards

Not quite as stiff as the C-Frame or X-Frame Braces, the glass-filled nylon chassis of the Z-Frame offers comfort while the carbon injected knee provides rigidity, reducing the chances of a ACL, Meniscus, and MCL injury. The Z-Frame is also CE certified as a medical device and as impact protection. Offering excellent protection at a more affordable price, maybe it’s finally time to get rid of your knee pads and get yourself a serious set of knee braces.

Features:

• Injected composite chassis
• Slim hinges for superior bike feel
• Aluminium hinge covers for rigidity and endurance
• Hyper extension limitations 5º, 10º, 15º and 20º for ACL injury reduction
• Low-profile shin bone pad for excellent boot fit
• Comfortable, easy-fitting and low-profile strap system
• Customized fit with interchangeable hinge padding sizes
• Reduction of forces to limit knee injuries:
  • ACL, Meniscus and MCL
  • Certified as medical device:
    • EU CA014741
    • USA FDA 10048761
• CE tested and certified as impact protection:
  • Knee EN1621-1 Level 1

The Leatt Dual Axis knee and shin guards are comfortable, well-ventilated protectors with two pivot points that allow them to more accurately bend with the knee’s natural movement. They cover the knee, even when fully bent, as well as the lower thigh and most of the lower legs. Great levels of impact protection are proven by the CE impact safety standard they are certified to. They are also certified to CE’s abrasion resistance safety standard. The strap buckles are low profile with no edges to hang up on your riding pants. Straps are also backed by soft, comfortable, vented airplane material that resists slipping.

Features:

• 3 dimensionally designed for optimal fit
• Impact tested  and CE certified to EN 1621-1, Level 1
• Anatomically correct dual pivot points
• Light at only 1.9 pounds (850grams) per pair
• Slim design for use over or under riding pants, fits well with boots
• 9 large vents help keep you cool
• Made from High Density Poly Ethylene, HDPE, and washable Leatt foam
• Strap system resists binding

Although flexible and soft, the sides are made of 3DF AirFit impact foam that will harden upon impact to provide additional protection. The pre-curved design offers a perfect fit that is comfortable and will stay put thanks to the anti-slip knee cap and calf band with a silicone grip lining.

Features:

• Soft knee guard with co-molded hard shell sliders
• 3DF AirFit ventilated soft impact foam
• CE Level 1 Certified as impact protection: Knee EN1621-1
• Anti-slip calf band and silicone grip lining
• Silicone printed and adjustable non-slip leg straps
• Anti-odor MoistureCool and AirMesh wicking fabrics
• Pre-curved 3D design for optimal fit
• Side impact protection

The AirFit soft shell impact foam is flexible to the touch, but dampens all the hard knocks to provide protection, whereas the upper shin area is made of a deflecting hard shell.

Features:

• Hybrid combination soft and comfortable 3DF foam with deflecting hard shell
• MoistureCool wicking fabric
• Silicone lamination to keep protector in place
• CE Level 1 Certified for impact protection EN1621-1
• Great fit and very comfortable by 3D design
• Sold as a pair

The extended leg sock offers great support high on the thigh, relieving pressure from the calf. Airflex impact gel pad fits into a mesh pocket with an abrasion resistant patch over the knee.

Features:

• Ultralight high-rise sock for improved fit and premium comfort
• AirMesh ventilation, and moisture wicking fabric ideal for longer rides and warmer climates
• Super slim and lightweight, AirFlex impact gel protection
• Pre-curved knee cup design for optimal fit and function
• CE tested and certified as impact protection: Knee EN1621-1
• Single sizing for perfect fit
• Silicone printed, non-slip cuffs
• All protection materials perforated for superior ventilation

Features:

• Hybrid combination soft and comfortable 3DF foam with deflecting hard shell
• MoistureCool wicking fabric
• Vented plates for maximum airflow
• Silicone lamination to keep protector in place
• CE Level 1 Certified for impact protection EN1621-1
• Great fit and very comfortable 3D design

The hard shell outer over Leatt’s 3DF foam creates a product that is impact tested and CE certified to CE EN 1621-1, Level 1. All edges of the hard shell plates and cups are co-molded with soft rubber for extra comfort. Result, protection you’ll forget you’re wearing.

Features:

• Lightweight hard shell sliding surface
• 3DF impact absorption body
• Co-molded rubber edges gives soft protection feel and comfort
• MoistureCool wicking fabric
• Silicone lamination to keep protector in place
• Maximum airflow with vented jplates
• CE certified for impact protection EN1621-1, Level 1
• Great fit and very comfortable 3D design
• Specific right and left sides
• Sold as a set

The Armorgel construction is a non newtonian gel that locks up the molecules and becomes hard on impact yet remains soft and pliable under normal conditions.

Features:

• Super slim 6mm
• Each guard weighs only 105 grams
• Constructed of Armourgel ultra slim impact absorbing gel
• MoistureCool wicking fabric
• CE Level 1 Certified for impact protection EN1621-1
• Very comfortable protection with minimal restriction
• Sold as a pair

his design has been impact tested and CE certified to CE EN 1621-1, Level 1. Furthermore, all protruding edges of the hard outer shell are co-molded with soft rubber for extra comfort and a slim profile.

Features:

• Hard shell and 3DF AirFit ventilated soft impact foam
• CE tested and certified as impact protection:
• Knee and shin EN1621-1, Level 1
• Full shin extended length – EXT
• Slim, CE impact certified profile
• Improved hard shell sliding surface
• Ventilated perforated Neoprene sleeve
• Silicone coated integrated thigh strap
• Anti-odor MoistureCool and AirMesh wicking fabrics
• Soft edges offer superior feel and comfort
• 3D design for optimal fit with specific left and right sides
• Slim shin plate that also fits inside boots
• Weight: from 650g (1.4lbs) pair

This combination results in comfortable, lightweight CE-certified protection with MoistureCool wicking fabric to help keep you cool and Aramid Fiber material for maximum abrasion resistance.

Features:

• 3-dimensionally designed for a perfect fit
• Impact tested and CE certified to CE EN 1621-1, level 1
• Pre-curve design for better fit and function
• Moisture cool wicking fabric helps keep you cool
• Silicon laminations keep protectors in place
• Side padding helps protect the delicate parts of the knee
• Adjustable strap for an easy individual fit
• Machine washable
• Weighs only 450 grams / (15.8 ounces) per pair in size SM-MD
• Sold as a pair

Do not be fooled by these ultra slim guards, they offer great impact protection and provide a slim, non-bulky fit.

Features:

• AirFlex gel impact protection
• Sliding hard shell knee cup for added protection
• Knitted base layer for superior comfort all day long
• Pre-curved 3D design for optimal fit and function
• Side and upper knee impact protection
• Premium comfort using MoistureCool and AirMesh wicking fabrics
• Silicone printed, cupped knee grip
• Single sizing for perfect fit
• All protection materials perforated for ventilation
• Silicone printed, non-slip cuffs
• Total Leatt protection score of 17 points
• CE Level 1 tested and certified as impact protection on knee EN1621-1

The Leatt C-Frame Braces are certified as medical devices, and may be prescribed by a doctor. The C-Frame Hybrid is based on three point force distribution, and has a super stiff C-arm mono hinge design for maximum force control. Having a single hinge, mounted towards the outside of the rider’s knee, means the rider can better grip the bike with the inside of their knee that is closer to the bike than other designs allow. A comfortable, low profile shin bone plate replaces traditional arms for better comfort and better rotation control. This plate also allows riders with larger calf muscles to wear a knee brace for the first time. InteliLink hinge with double pivot points, BioLink hinge ligaments and sealed bearings inside better replicate natural knee motion and have a very long lifespan. Vented upper leg plates eliminate the narrowly focused sideways forces on the soft tissues of the thigh. This increases sideways bending of the knee as well as helps reduce rotational forces. It also allows for better fitment on more shapes/sizes of legs without the need for expensive custom molds. Leatt engineers also placed a comfortable CE impact certified protector onto a moisture wicking knee brace sock that is worn with the brace. This absorbs far more impact energy than traditional cups and better insures the knee protection is where it belongs.

Features:

• Super stiff, mono-hinge frame with three-point force distribution
• Hybrid AirFlex impact gel knee cup with hard shell slider for ultimate knee brace comfort
• CE tested and certified as impact protection
• Comfortable, low-profile shin bone plate with load distribution pad that fits inside all boots
• Certified as medical device: EU CA014741 USA FDA 10048761

Do not be fooled by these ultra slim guards, they offer great impact protection and provide a slim, non-bulky fit.

Features:

• The slimmest, lightest elbow guard made by Leatt
• CE Level 1 Certified
• 6mm protective pads
• Sold as a set

Sizing: (measure at bicep)

• SM: 18-22cm
• MD: 22-26cm
• LG: 26-30cm
• XL: 30-34cm
• 2XL: 34-38cm

The C-Frame is based on three point force distribution, and has a super stiff C-arm mono hinge design for maximum force control. Having a single hinge, mounted towards the outside of the rider’s knee, means the rider can better grip the bike with the inside of their knee that is closer to the bike than other designs allow. A comfortable, low profile shin bone plate replaces traditional arms for better comfort and better rotation control. This plate also allows riders with larger calf muscles to wear a knee brace for the first time. InteliLink hinge with double pivot points, BioLink hinge ligaments and sealed bearings inside better replicate natural knee motion and have a very long lifespan. Vented upper leg plates eliminate the narrowly focused sideways forces on the soft tissues of the thigh. This increases sideways bending of the knee as well as helps reduce rotational forces. It also allows for better fitment on more shapes/sizes of legs without the need for expensive custom molds.

Leatt engineers also placed a comfortable CE impact certified protector onto a moisture wicking knee brace sock that is worn with the brace. This absorbs far more impact energy than traditional cups and better insures the knee protection is where it belongs.

Features:

• 3-point force distribution
• Super stiff mono hinge construction
• Adjustable soft lock outs help prevent hyperextension
• Super low profile of inner knee for better bike control
• X-straps on thigh and calf for better fitment
• Brace sock with integrated CE 1621-1 certified knee protector included
• Leatt signature 3D design for the best possible fit
• Certified as a medical device and may be prescribed by a doctor with the FDA Owner Operator Number 10048761 in the US and certification number CA014741 in the EU
• Sold in pairs, left and right