Recommend me a (British) Summer Glove...

[Deadonkey]

When I bought all my kit i got some Held goretex full on thermal gloves, simply because they were half price.

Absolutely brilliant deal and brilliant glove, but its becoming more and more obvious to me that I simply dont need that level of warmth, they would be great in January but not so much now.
In Spring / Summer / Autumn they are simply too thick and lack feel and too warm.

Ive been using some old Frank Thomas gloves that a friend from work gave me, I really like them, They are just the correct level of thickness to keep my hands warm enough but due to their age etc they arnt waterproof anymore although the tag says they should be.

Ive had a look on the internet and I cant find what im looking for so I thought id ask for recommendations.

What im after :

A Cool Summers day glove, in terms of warmth.
Waterproof
Normal Cuff legnth, ie not a short summer glove.

Other than that im not bothered,
not too fused about budget but I want decent protection.

Anyone got any ideas?

Ive had a look on sportsbikeshop but i cant seem to filter out what im after and looking through them without recommendation is a nightmare

[stinkwheel]

Meh. I just get plain, unlined leather ones that don't claim to be waterproof to avoid disappointment. Used in conjunction with heated grips if it gets cooler.

I was actually looking at some of Helds offerings the other day. Look good and comfy. The trouble is sizing. My current weise summer gloves are apparently 4XL. Now I know I'm a size 8 glove because I have to get surgical gloves for work so I don't know how that works.

As such, I reckon buying online is a no-no.
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[ScaredyCat]

Just so we're clear. Do you want

1) A glove that's British.
2) A glove suited to a typical summer in Britain.


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[NJD]

Warm days I use RST Urban Air 2.

Any other time I've rocking RST Blade WP. (They've been replaced by the "2" version at a price tag that's enough to make my eyes water. I'd see if you can sag any remaining stock from J&S or other stores if it takes your liking).
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[derillius24]

If budget is not a consideration, then the Rukka Argosaurus will fit the bill perfectly. My brother is on his second pair and says they are outstanding (if costing mad dollah).

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/98207
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[Dimerz]

I've been looking recently at gloves and checked out these and these. I was thinking about getting the second option as they look better and I've already got some winter gloves with the cuff on them. Not sure though.

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[Rogerborg]

[Val]

I have zillions of gloves. I've ended wearing Halvarssons Newman gloves all (British) summer and winter.

It has something called outlast that keeps both the cold and the warmth out.

https://www.bykebitz.co.uk/halvarssons-newman-gloves.html
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[ThatDippyTwat]

Alpinestars GP Pro - Now superseded by the GP Pro2 I think.

Not cheap, no pretence at waterproofing, (I carry a waterproof pair) but the feel and lack of restriction is awesome.
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[NeilH]

Personally I don't like the big gauntlet looking gloves. My gloves only ever come up just past the wrist. And I prefer thinner gloves as I like to "feel" everything. Thick padded gloves make me feel like I'm not in control of the bike. A bit disconnected if you know what I mean.

However, I'm a fair weather biker. I don't need cold weather kit lol.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Furygan Fit-Rs are my only glove at the moment. I've been wearing them since September. They're great. A bit cold and wet in winter, but mint in the summer. Still in surprisingly good condition too.
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

I had to buy a pair quite quickly recently, just as it was getting warmer. My preferred pair were clearly passed it, been crashed a couple of times - once on and once off road - and so a rushed, impulsive purchase beckoned.

I bought Racer Short Sport 2 gloves - at £70 I think they're a really pretty fucking shit pair of gloves. The back knuckle plastic protector is crap as it doesn't span the entire glove, and the goatskin or roo skin palm reinforcement also does not cover the entire palm. Oh and they say "RACER" on them - this is actually quite hilarious and gets a few laughs of those who notice it. So I suppose they do have comedic value. That said, I do not like them and I wished I had not bought them.
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[grr666]

I wear Weise Daytona which are short cuff, but they do a long cuff variant called the Tornado, neither are WP though...

https://www.mtcmotorcycles.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=72
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[Analogkid]

For normal cooler summer days I use Rukka Rytmi, great fit, well made and have great feel.

If really warm I use Knox Orsa Textile, probably the most comfortable glove I have tried.

None have full length cuff, but ime long cuff is too warm in summer.

[ZX-7R]

I bought a pair of Ixon gloves from Infinity's website a little while back.Waterproof,armoured knuckles,good secure velcro straps.Not sweaty on hot days.

Cost £25.
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[Dimerz]

This is what I just got mailed to me today. Feels and look great. Worth the price tag. Get them while they're on offer.
https://m.imgur.com/a/53wnj
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/236912

[Analogkid]

[Dimerz]

[Analogkid]

[talkToTheHat]

I'm wearing alpinestars SP-8 on token hot days, and some IXS goretex (I think now discontinued) but not particularly insulated gloves in weather between light drizzle and requiring thermal underwear.

Goretex if you want waterproof, you hands are where you will notice good membrane technology the most.

On a hot day you will want vented leather and no membrane

Alpinestars and IXS fit slender fingers. If you have sausage hands Hein Gericke mihgt be worth a look.
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[Wonko The Sane]

my summer gloves came from Aldi, lasted longest out of all my gloves

water resistant but not waterproof but they dry out fairly quick
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