Leatt 3DF 5.0 Impact Shorts (MTB / eMTB Protection)

The Leatt 3DF 5.0 Impact Shorts are designed for riders who want meaningful lower-body protection without the bulk and restriction of full armour.

Worn underneath your riding shorts or pants, they provide targeted protection across the hips, upper hip, thighs, and coccyx (tailbone)—the exact areas that tend to take the hit during crashes, awkward washouts, and technical low-speed falls. The hip protection uses Leatt’s ventilated 3DF impact foam, which is CE tested and certified to EN1621-1 Level 1, giving genuine impact protection rather than just padded comfort.

The shorts use a compression-style MoistureCool fabric with AirMesh ventilation panels, helping them stay comfortable on longer rides and warmer days. Flatlock stitching, silicone leg grippers, and a pre-shaped 3D design keep everything stable without bunching or movement under riding kit.

For eMTB riders, these make a lot of sense. More speed, more technical descending, and heavier bikes all increase the chance of side impacts and awkward crashes. The goal here isn’t to ride wrapped in armour—it’s to protect the most vulnerable impact zones without feeling like you’re wearing motocross kit.

This is protection you forget you’re wearing—until you need it.

Key Features

• Certified 3DF hip impact protection
• CE tested to EN1621-1 Level 1 for hip protection
• Upper hip and thigh padding for side-impact protection
• Coccyx / tailbone padding for crash protection
• MoistureCool compression fabric with AirMesh ventilation
• Extra-wide waistband for comfort and secure fit
• Silicone printed leg cuffs prevent movement while riding
• Pre-shaped 3D ergonomic fit for comfort under riding kit
• Lightweight construction (~280g)

Torque Collective Insight

This is one of those products riders often buy after they wish they had.

Hip and tailbone impacts are some of the most common MTB and eMTB crash injuries—especially on technical climbs, flat corners, and awkward low-speed crashes where you fall sideways rather than over the bars.

These solve that without turning your ride into a full armour setup.

They’re especially good for:

• eMTB riders pushing harder on descents
• bike park days
• rocky natural terrain
• winter riding when the ground gets less forgiving

The key point is this:

You still pedal normally.
You still stay cool.
But you massively reduce the punishment from the crashes that happen most often.

That’s why they work.

Fit & Sizing

Sizes available:

• S
• M
• L
• XL
• XXL

Fit guidance:

• Compression fit designed to sit under riding shorts or pants
• True to size for most riders
• If between sizes, size up rather than down for better long-ride comfort

These should feel secure—not loose—but not restrictive around the waist or thighs.

Who It’s For

• Trail, enduro, and eMTB riders
• Riders wanting hidden impact protection
• Bike park riders
• Riders on rocky, technical terrain
• Anyone wanting hip and tailbone protection without bulky armour

Who It’s Not For

• Riders wanting full hard-shell protection
• Lightweight XC-only riders
• Riders who dislike compression-fit base layers