Riding Gear: LEATT ADV-X-Flow 7.5 Gloves

 LEATT ADV-X-Flow 7.5 Gloves

Time for new warm weather gloves to replace my aging circa 2015 Five RFX AirFlow gloves. LEATT has been on a roll recently with newly designed riding gear specifically developed for adventure riding, in part, from real world use & feedback from moto journalist Llel Pavey of Brake Magazine fame, who has become a brand ambassador for them.  

The ADV X-Flow 7.5 look to be a quality functional adventure vs road/track/enduro design with emphasis on ventilation, protection (CE level 1 knuckles & gel palm padding), feel + wet & dry grip available in standard & short lengths. The adventure line of 7.5 gloves comes in 3 models (X-Flow,  Hydradri & Subzero) in 3 colours (stealth - the blue ones pictured here that I got + steel & desert - both camo inspired designs). 

There are several local Greater Vancouver & Fraser Valley Motorcycle LEATT retailers, including GA Checkpoint Yamaha with Kimpex being the Canadian distributor, who had a display of most of the LEATT adventure riding apparel at the 2nd Annual S2S ADV Moto Show at the Pitt Meadows Airport Sky Hanger today. 

Sizing is close to matching their sizing chart, perhaps trending to the smaller end of each size...my hand measures 23 cm or 9.5" across my palm with average length fingers...with the XL (EU10/US11) fitting well & the large being a little too snug. They fit & feel almost like a 2nd skin, even with a fully clenched fist. 

 

LEATT ADV Helmet & Jacket Fit

Not glove related, but I did find that sizing for their 9.5 & 8.5 adventure helmets, while close to their sizing charts & fairly true to size, like the gloves, trended to the smaller end of each size...my head size is 58/59 cm or ~23" intermediate to long oval & the large size fit well with uniform snugness slightly tighter than my new LS2 MX701 Carbon Explorer large helmet.  As per the Kimpex rep & my assessment as well, the LEATT helmets fit slightly differently than other helmets (no negative connotation), particularly around the jaw & cheeks that really grip the head with absolutely no movement while moving my head up/dn & side to side, despite no noticeable tight pressure spots.  Perhaps in part to their 360* turbine technology designed to reduce peak brain acceleration & rotation, elasticated fit system Profit inner liner & 3D shaped cheek pads with multiple thicknesses.  

While their Flowtour 7.5 vented adventure jacket fits similar to most Italian riding gear that tends to run 1/2 to 1 size small for North American riders...necessitating an XL, as the large was too tight everywhere for my size 44...according to the Kimpex rep sizing is uniform for the three 7.5 adventure jacket & pant models.

Photos & info from LEATT Website:

VENTILATED WITH IMPACT PROTECTION AND GREAT FEEL

Ready to face any terrain.

Crafted for those warm weather rides, the Leatt ADV X-Flow 7.5 gloves provide certified Reaflex impact protection. This soft impact gel easily flexes to ensure perfect comfort and fit. NanoGrip in the palm ensures unparalleled grip in both dry and wet conditions, with nano fibers 7 500 times thinner than hair enhancing the glove's tactile feel.

• The gloves feature a standard, above-the-wrist length and secure Hook and Loop cuff closure.

• Ventilated for permanent airflow with impact protection

CE tested and certified as impact protection:

• Knuckle EN13594: 2015 Level 1

Protection:

• ReaFlex soft impact gel
• Multi layer NanoGrip and Leather used in critical impact area’s
• Gel padding protection for palm

Length:

• Available in both standard and short
• Standard has Hook and Loop FreeFlex strap fastening gives great range on motion in wrist area

Materials:

• NanoGrip palm
• Gives superior bike feel
• Ultimate dry and wet grip
• Nano fiber technology 7.500 times thinner than hair
• Leather used as additional reinforcement
• Multi-row, and technical stretch stitch thread for strength and durability

Fit:

• Pre-curved, snug fit and seamless palm ​
• FormFit finger stitching gives ultimate feel and grip

Closure:

• Hook and Loop cuff closure
• Hook and Loop FreeFlex strap fastening gives great range on motion in wrist area (not on short version)

Sizing:​

• S-XXXL​

Plastic free packaging ​