Advanced X-Legend by Eleveit
First shown as a prototype at EICMA in 2019, Ivo Zanatta, owner of Italian specialist Eleveit, says a further six months of testing and development has gone into his company's new X-Legend off-road boot "in collaboration with some of the best professional riders".
Now available in six colour variants, the X-Legend, and off-road boots in general, "are the historical core business of our company. It is defined by a system that is able to protect the foot from lateral hyper-extensions and an additional rear system that acts on forward hyper-extensions.
"A complete and innovative solution that guarantees absolute protection of the limb without compromising mobility and guaranteeing maximum freedom of performance in off-road riding.
"The most important priorities for the Eleveit brand have always been quality of materials and workmanship, attention to detail, ergonomics and features," Ivo says.
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| Ivo Zanatta, Eleveit owner |
The X-Legend boot has adjustable micrometric closure levers, positioned at four strategic points, to ensure greater precision, comfort and security. The design also incorporates what Ivo calls Controlled Forward Flexion - "an innovative system that controls and protects the back and forth movement of the ankle to prevent it moving beyond its natural limit."
The system consists of a PU heel that extends in height until it is anchored under the arch connecting the inside and outside of the boot. When the X-Legend and the limb flex forward, the heel becomes increasingly tensioned until it stops the ankle movement. "Our patented system guarantees optimal forward/backward oscillation of the joint, preserves its integrity in risky situations and does not compromise the rider's comfort".
Controlled Lateral Flexion, another patented system, consists of a PU frame that guides the lateral movement of the ankle. The system is applied externally to the sides of the leg and to the ankle height and is equipped with a central joint that adjusts the inclination of the limb. The upper plate of the skeleton is welded to the lower one by means of a metal stud that moves inside a housing with two programmed stop points.
The lateral movement of the joint is thus mechanically controlled within the natural bending arch, preventing over-extension and, above all, damaging torsion.
A new hooking system features levers with "an innovative steel sleeper". During the connection phase, the micrometrically adjustable strap that ends with a hook is inserted into the lever and hooked firmly to the sleeper, guaranteeing a secure closure of the boot.
Additionally, there is a 3D lining for maximum breathability of the foot - the inner lining has a non-deformable 3D structure that makes it easier for the foot to breathe. The air captured inside the cavities of the three-dimensional filaments forms a cushion that envelops the leg and foot in high elasticity material for "an extremely light, fresh and comfortable fit".
Each Eleveit product is CE certified "for compliance with strict European safety regulations. This certification is issued by accredited bodies following the passing of strict tests, which guarantee the absolute suitability of each product in terms of high standards of protection".
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