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steven_191
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PostPosted: 14:14 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: breaking in non leather gloves Reply with quote

I did a Google but only really came across I no for breaking in leather.

I got some alpinestar scheme Kevlar gloves. They are fabric and obviously some Kevlar. I have tried them on and they are a very close fit all round. I'm not sure if the next size up will be too big though so I'm wondering if there's a way to stretch these out a bit or should I try the next ones up? (I got these online).
They are a bit uncomfy due to the seams inside on my fingertips but if they were broken in it may be fine. I couldnt find them in any shops to try them out so went by the other alpinstar similar type of glove. These are more comfy than those, just a slightly tighter fit.

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PostPosted: 05:57 - 29 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

If man-made fibre they probably wont ease off for ages and by that time they'll be goosed.
Try the next size up.
If the seams are hurting your fingers then the glove must be too small.
I have a pair of Heinz Geriatric 'Racing' gloves I have persevered with on an off for about ten years.... Still hurting my handy-pops and I've soaked them in the bath, the shower, did some gardening with them on and still they leave glove marks when I take them off.
I think they are Kangaroo which is claimed to be tough but the pay-off is that it's impervious to normal wear.
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Sako
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PostPosted: 09:24 - 29 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

as walloper says, man made materials tend not to really 'give' quite the same as leather, so i would be sending them back for a larger size.
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steven_191
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PostPosted: 09:54 - 29 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought as much. The main problem is when I clench a fist it's tight across the top of my knuckles.

Next size up is it.

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