Our Legacy
Our Legacy
HISTORY & AWARDS
The Leatt story began in 2001 when Dr. Christopher Leatt witnessed the death of a fellow motorcycle rider the weekend after his son, Matthew, began riding.
Dr Leatt began research and development of a device almost immediately, driven by a passion to protect not only his son, but all riders from the effects of catastrophic neck injuries. His first patents were filed in 2003.
The revolutionary Leatt-Brace® was developed in Cape Town, South Africa and tested by BMW engineers at their facility in Munich, Germany, with first production units sold in late 2006.
Company Founded
Dr. Chris Leatt founded the company after a personal tragedy, driven to create safer protective gear.
Motocross Action 5/5 Star Rating
Leatt-Brace GPX awarded 5/5 Star Product Rating and Decade's Most Significant Product (awarded by an industry magazine based on comfort, fit and safety)
Transworld MX Editors' Choice
In 2009, the Leatt Brace Adventure won the Editors' Choice award for 2009 Best New Product of Year
ISPO Brandnew Awards
Leatt-Brace DBX awarded Best Protection at Bike Expo (2010) (Bike Expo is an annual gathering of industry participants)
Transworld MX Best Product
In 2011, the Leatt GPX Pro won the Editors' 2011 Best Product of the Year award, based on comfort and safety
Motocrossgear.com Perfect Score
Perfect Score to New 2012 Leatt-Brace Chest Protector Adventure Pro (selected by an industry website, based on looks, comfort and safety)
Transworld MX Product of the Year
In 2012, the Leatt Pro Lite chest protector was awarded 2012 "Product of the Year" based on testing and appearance
PPS Moto Company of the Year
PPS Moto awarded the Company the 2014 PPS Moto Protective Gear Company of the Year Award
Vital MX Audience Survey #1
The Leatt Neck Brace was voted the number one Neck Brace to buy in the Vital MX Audience Survey
Mountainbike Magazine Design Award
In 2015, the Leatt F4 Hydration System won the Mountainbike Magazine Design and Innovation Award, as selected from among 100 products by an international jury featuring top athletes, including Enduro World Series Winner, Nico Lau
Decline Magazine Five-Star Rating
Decline Magazine awarded Leatt Knee Guards a five-star rating based on the products' fit, impact testing, breathability and overall appeal (July 2016)
Design & Innovation Award
The Leatt DBX 5.0 Composite Helmet and the Leatt DBX Enduro Lite WP 2.0 each won a Design and Innovation Award for 2016
Eurobike Award
In 2017, the Leatt DBX 3.5 neck brace won a Eurobike Award. Eurobike is the world's leading trade fair where international bike industry exhibitors present their products and services
The MTB Lab Best of 2017
In 2017, The MTB Lab, an online publication on mountain bikes and outdoor gear, named the Leatt DBX 3.0 All-Mountain Helmet one of the best products for 2017
Crankjoy Gear of the Year
The Leatt DBX 3.0 helmet was listed by the Editors of Crankjoy, an online publication on mountain bike lifestyle and gear, as among its favorite riding gears for 2017
Mountainbike Magazine Editor's Choice
In 2017, the Leatt DBX 3.0 helmet was one of ten winners in the Editor's Choice Innovations category reserved for innovations that the Editors believe most shaped the mountain bike world during the prior year
Interbike Innovation Award
The Interbike International Bicycle Exposition is the largest bicycle industry trade event in North America and their awards are aimed at recognizing excellence and innovation in product, retail and advocacy. The Leatt DBX 3.5 neck brace was named an Interbike Innovation Award winner in 2017
Interbike Innovation Award
The Leatt DBX 4.0 Helmet won the same Innovation Award in 2018
Design & Innovation Award
The Leatt DBX 2.0 Helmet and the Leatt DBX 3.5 Neck Brace each won a Design and Innovation Award for 2018
Powersports Business Nifty 50
The Nifty 50 Award is conferred by the editors of Powersports Business, an industry publication that selects aftermarket products and services that they believe will help boost dealer profitability. Leatt received the Nifty 50 Award in 2018 for the Leatt GPX 4.5 Helmet and the Leatt GPX 3.5 Neck Brace
Vital MX #1 Neck Brace
Leatt Neck Brace voted the number one Neck Brace to buy in the Vital MX Audience Survey for two years running in 2019 and 2020
Design & Innovation Award
The Leatt DBX 4.0 Helmet won a 2019 Design & Innovation Award
Racer X Readers' Choice Award
The Leatt Brace has been selected as the number one worn Neck Brace by readers of Racer X magazine, for three years running from 2019, 2020, and 2021
German Cross Magazine Gear of the Year
The Moto 9.5 Helmet was named 2020 Gear of the Year award by German Cross Magazine. The award winner is selected on an annual basis by the Editors of the magazine
Mountain Biking UK Best Body Protection
The Airflex Stealth Body Tee was selected as the winner of the "6 of the Best Body Protection" (October 2021)
Powersports Business Nifty 50
Leatt received the Nifty 50 Award in 2021, for the Leatt X-Frame Hybrid Knee Braces
Design & Innovation Award
The Leatt 4.0 Velocity Goggles won a 2021 Design and Innovation Award
Powersports Business Nifty 50
Leatt received the Nifty 50 Award in 2022 for the Leatt 8.5 Moto Helmet Kit
Design & Innovation Award - Mono Suit
The Mono Suit MTB HydraDri® 5.0 won a 2023 Design and Innovation Award
Design & Innovation Award - Helmet
The Leatt MTB 3.0 Enduro helmet won a 2023 Design and Innovation Award
Design & Innovation Award - Jersey
The new Leatt All-Mountain 5.0 Jersey won a 2024 Design and Innovation Award
Design & Innovation Award - Pants
The Leatt All-Mountain 4.0 Pants won a 2024 Design and Innovation Award
Design & Innovation Award - Ride Kit
The Leatt Ride Kit MTB 1.0 was awarded with a Design & Innovation Award
Design & Innovation Award - Pedals
The Ceramag AllMTN 8.0 Ti Flat Pedal was awarded with a Design & Innovation Award
Eurobike Award for Performance Clothing
Leatt 6.0 Hydradri jacket 2025
Eurobike Gold Award
Leatt 5.0 Gravity Helmet wins Eurobike Gold Award 2025