How tight should gloves be?

[EazyDuz]

So i got some leather gloves today size medium, and in the size chart my hands are actually a tad smaller than that of a size medium.
Anyway i put them on and they seem really tight. More tight in the way that it feels kind of hard to bend my fingers much, and after a while i can feel a throbbing feeling in all my fingers. Is this bad? Width wise they feel fine, finger length wise they feel fine too, but say if i make a fist shape, my fingers throb. Is this supposed to happen? They are genuine leather and brand new so i thought maybe they need bedding in?

[Nexus Icon]

They sound a tad snug, if you ask me. You need to find the middle ground between tightness for dexterity on the controls and looseness for comfort.
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[GREENI3]

I bought a pair of leather summer gloves a while back, size medium.

They felt the same way as you described.

I always like my clothes, gloves etc, to be slightly bigger than my actual size to accommodate growing space into them as I don't want to waste money on something that fits perfectly, only for it to be too small after a month or so down the line.

I wore the gloves as much as I could; around the house, out on the bike etc and they still felt the same after a few days.
Even stuck a few pairs of socks in them over night to see if it would expand the material a bit, but still didn't work.

In the end I just sent them back and got a refund.
I had originally cut the tags off, but I just stuck them back on with super glue to make it look like they hadn't been used.
Don't tell anyone.

If they're hurting your hands like you say, I would return them and get the next size up.
At least you'll have the peace of mind knowing they'll last you for a while, rather than becoming unbearably tight after a few weeks/months.

[pinkyfloyd]

I have short stumpy fingers and find I get a snug fit around the palm but the finger tips are a little long. But as above said. Gloves should be tight enough to not fall off in an accident but not so tight it restricts your movement.
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[weasley]

If your hands are throbbing then there is restricted blood flow. This is not good - it will lead to cold hands and possibly loss of sensation. You may then be tempted not to use them.

I tend to go for ones where there is a bit of extra length in the finger - when you have the glove on and are gripping the handlebar your fingers will take up the extra space. I tried on loads and was willing to pay whatever it cost for a comfortable pair of summer gloves. In the end I got some Hein Gericke ones which fit, well, like a glove!
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[DrDonnyBrago]

I like my summer gloves to be quite fitted but make sure your fingers don't press up against the ends with a clenched hand, hurts a lot after some time on the bike. They shouldn't stop you moving any of your fingers or from moving your thumb up high enough to hit the indies.


I like my winter gloves quite loose. This is for two reasons:

1. When your hands are wet, tight gloves are practically impossible to put on, the lining sort of sticks to you and blocks the finger holes.

2. You can fit thermal undergloves underneath loose gloves, this makes a massive difference during the frosty months.

[Maz75]

I wore mine to drive when I first got them to stretch them and it worked a treat. But all gloves are different and although this worked for mine might not work for others.

I buy a lot of my gear online but gloves and helmet are the two that I think you really need to go and try on.

[EazyDuz]

I just soaked them in water and tried to stretch the leather a bit but doesnt seem to have done much. I suppose pulling a tight fist isnt realistic anyway as you would be holding handle bars. I guess i wont know until i actually do my CBT with them on.

[The Tot]

Most leather gloves require a certain bed in time. I always make sure I try them on the bike because I can guarantee the position of my palms on the grips and lever reach.

I've tried a multitude of gloves but the best fitting ones for me are my Alpinestars GP Pro... They're expensive, yes, but they are so comfortable that I've got 2 pairs.

With your palms fully stretched, it should be snug, but not overly tight. Similarly, it should have a little bit of resistance when you try and pull it off.

I've tried various types and makes of gloves, but full racing gloves offer me the best comfort, control and feedback. I much prefer to let my hands get wet rather than having some overly cumbersome textile mitts where I can't feel how far I've opened the throttle.
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