Leather Gloves

[Mark65]

Heyas
When buying gloves do you always go for the name or what they look like, an example like this

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Cowhide-Leather-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Gloves-Medium-/380330438127?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Gloves&hash=item588d75edef#ht_3894wt_905

Im not buying these , but i wonder if without the name are they as good, my rst rift summer glove i bought last year are a touch long in the fingers, but i cant keep pumping out £35+ on gloves. Opinions pls.

Markl
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[Daimo]

Honestly, £35 isn't much on gloves at all.

Think I spend about £40 on my winters, (Joe Rockets), they've lasted me 3 years every single workday!!! All weathers. Im more about waterproofing and protection for these.

Summers, only about protection and airflow to the fingers. The name doesn't bother me so much, I can't warrant spending £100+ on summer gloves (or £200+), but if I found a set that I really liked the look of, with adiquate protection, i'd pay out. Generally, i've looked at the end of the summer gloves, and bought a set in the sale for £30-£50. But I really wouldn't complain too much about £35 gloves. As long as you look after then, they should last for a good few years, in which case £35 is bugger all really.

Name isn't so important. As long as its comfy on the fingers inside
It gives good protection
Material feels good and strong and well finished stitching.

Far more important than a name for me. I've seen fancy material soft soft leather gloves for £150+, with bugger all protection. Would I buy them as they were branded and nice and soft? No chance.

[Bike Bunker]

I never use gloves anymore, but when i did i used a pair of oxford gloves that was suposedly water proof and wind proof only cost around £30 but sure enough they split and stopped being water and wind proof and was a waste of time. not only that but they was big and bulky, making changing gear not harder but uncomfortable and i felt like i had less control of my brake and clutch....hense not wearing any....but if i do buy some more it'll be these baby's

https://www.superbiketoystore.com/sportbike/Gloves/Knox-Handroid-Leather-Gloves/prod_16011.html

I tried a pair on and WOW!!! the actually help the movment in your hand and i loved them shame about the price tag

but i would definatley reccomend them they seem really well made and are very comfortable and well the looks just complete's them it was like half my hand was from a terminater movie

[FBSF]

[thx1138]

I dunno, I just wear any old junk that fits, that is 2nd hand cheap normally

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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

I wouldn't trust £20 gloves personally.

I have Alpinestars GP Plus' somewhere. They shrugged off a low speed fall in the rain, so I rate them at the moment, even though they aren't CE approved.

Your hands are usually the first things to touch the ground in an off, and you only get one set of hands. For me it's most important to spend out on at least helmets boots and gloves.
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[thx1138]

my boots cost £20 from the army surplus store

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[FBSF]

£33 to save your hands...

https://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/clothing/motorcyle-clothing/gloves/hein-gericke-sft-gents-handschuhe-schwarz-grau.html

Doesn't have to cost a fortune, but I'd never ride without gloves.

I've had gravel rash enough to know how much getting the grit plucked out of flesh in A&E hurts...

[chris-red]

I am currently loving these


https://www.newenough.com/image/path/5492/Default.jpg

Where not cheap at £50 but they are get for summer days comfortable and the mess area lets wind through keeping your hands cool. There is thick leather on the palm I think would stand up to a fall too.
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[mysterious_rider]

admittedly I use MX style summer gloves. Much more control. Don't like these thick padded ones, like said above you feel like you aren't in control as much.

[The Tot]

It goes without saying that the only items that WILL grace my hands have the letter A and * in them!

I've had cheaper gloves which were worn through on the inside through sweat and the action of activating the indicator switches. If they're already holed through a simple on/off toggling motion, then I doubt they'd survive even a moderate crash!

I crashed wearing alpinestars SP2's an GP Pros and they held out impeccably. Palms weren't punctured or abraded and the knuckles did their job!

You pay £120 for gloves, but my alpinestar GP pluses have lasted me 3 years, Tech Roads - 3 winters, GP pro's - 2 years of abuse (showing superficial wear and looking incredibly ragged) but it still gives excellent feel, comfort and feedback! I pay my money and I get what I pay for with gloves!

Older hein gericke gloves have shown some wear on the the thumb/index finger web so they've been relegated to weightlifting gloves! (MX mesh types with carbon knuckles)
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[chillyman0]

Ask Blackwolf about gloves, we will tell you how much you should spend on protection...
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https://www.knox-lab.com/hand-armour


the video says it all these are the safest and best protecting gloves out there...as for the looks thats your opinion but personally i'd say if you have the££ these are the best

you can tighten the exo skeleton on them which keeps your hands in good posture and can stop things such as arthritus


anyone else got these or agree?

[MattJ]

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[Shaane]

Not glove related but 'BIKE' did a test on a set of £800 Dainese leathers and £200 RST leathers and by the end of the test people said they felt pretty much the same, It's just a matter of what you prefer. Suppose it would be the same for gloves.
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[Rowey]

I remember being told (posibly on my CBT) that during a 30mph off, if you put your hands down and aren't wearing gloves, you have a 50/50 chance you'll loose them.

Any faster and they'll most likely be bloody stumps and have to be amputated.

I wear A*'s SP1's and they've lasted ages, fit almost perfectly (I have stumpy thumbs), are comfortable and I'm sure they will protect my hands.

I had to ride once without gloves. I left them in work, and trying to get airside at 12 midnight is a good 30-45 minute ordeal. I felt very vulnerable riding home. And the next day I had to wear my spring/autumn gloves for the ride in, on a 30c summer day. Lesson learnt.
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[HD]

As for bulkiness with gloves, my gloves are fab!

Yes they are IXS (cheapo brand) but they are between summer and winter gloves thickness, fully waterproof, hard protected knuckle and don't look to bad either. They have two straps on them, one to keep them in place and one to keep the wrist section watertight. Perfect gloves! Just hope they survive crashes well. Think mother bought them for £45 and unless my hands sweat ridiculously, I will be wearing them through summer.

They are called IXS Bristol for those interested. Haven't crashed in them but the leather does seem soft. Almost like chamois leather. Would highly recommend and if I do ever happen to have a crash with them on and they dont rip or anything, then I will keep buying them until they are discontinued. Fabulous! The bloke said they are their best selling gloves.

Tried on a pair of dishes rubber gloves, you know the ones... Marigolds? They are bike length and do not let water in whatsoever. Thinking about buying a pair of summer gloves and sticking these underneath for winter as you will get great feel. Shouldn't get too cold either as they don't let water through so it will be hard for heat to get out.

https://www.topmotero.es/tienda/images/catalogo/bristol-negro.jpg

And a video on this page.
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[tvchimp]

Have these as my leather gloves :

RST Blade's
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/rst_blade_glove_blk.jpg

A bit too loose for my liking, were a tight fit when I bought them, but lost a bit of weight, as well as wearing them in, and they're about for replacing..BUT cant afford to atm, and they're in pristine condition so no point in doing it til probably next year (will get new ones in the sales before next summer )

I got them from here clicky but they've been superseded by the "Blade II's". Don't know much difference, but the II's look a little longer on the wrist so may be a bit better for the guys in the power ranger outfits
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