[mammut89]

Just got my first riding glove those this week.

they looks stirdy


I just ordered these for the cold months.

[LAsunbird86]

I picked these up when I bought my bike, they are really comfortable.

I use the icon pursuit gloves as well. The non perforated version lasts quite a bit longer though.

[ErrEs]

Winter gloves by Richa. Summer gloves by Probiker.
Both water proof for the occasional shower.

[JaMay007]

Speed & Strength

[ygolohcysp]

I've picked up these Alpinestar SP2's. I love them. They definitely feel much more protective than any other glove I've had. Perhaps a bit overkill for the street, but I plan on doing a trackday or two. It ran small, I got them small but fitting my hand. I used a little rubbing alcohol to penetrate the leather, then got them wet, and then road around with them on, played PS3 racing games and such. I then treated them with Lexol. They fit really well now.

[KatanaGSX92]

Schoeller Keprotec with kevlar

For some reason they just fit better than the alpines I originally intended on buying.

[judstirber]

I am among those that doesn't have photobucket, but I currently have two pairs of gloves that I wear.

1) a thinner pair of fox racing gloves with carbon fiber knuckle and finger reinforcement, pretty nice for city riding because they have sticky rubber grips on the finger which are handy for getting on/off the throttle
2) a pair of Icon merc full gauntlet gloves, they're a bit bulky but offer great protection... went down in the rain with them and they just look a little more rugged after having stitched the palm back up they're good to go.

[scottynoface]

Perhaps a bit overkill for the street

I have the same gloves, and I felt they were underkill. Thats why I bought the GP1s for serious riding. Now I wear the SP2s for just cruising, and the SP3s for commuting.

[mammut89]

so I got the gloves and not as good as they seemed when I tried them at the store

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edCt452pbqA"]Alpinestars Jet road Gore-tex FAIL - YouTube[/ame]

[ErrEs]

so I got the gloves and not as good as they seemed when I tried them at the store

Probably faulty production. You should ask for a new pair or a refund.
Still a bit weird a* doesn't do better quality checks.

[mammut89]

well both gloves have this problem , and I have inspected both zippers they have no damages or bent parts. and they dont fail at a certain point they can come loose at any part of the zipper where you have any resistance. But once you have it zipped they are stuck together and you cant force them apart.

I have mailed the place I bought them and we will see what happens

its a shame really, since any other part of the glove is perfect and the fit is great. and I just tested how waterproof they are. they handled staying under tap water in my sink for several minutes.

[soulpatch]

Could always take them to a seamstress to have a bit of nylon or something to the one side of the zipper to allow it to deal with the pressure...

[superbike]

Not good. Return for refund, keep shopping! Personal favorites: Exocet & AGV. Both feature the carbon knuckle protector and the webbed pinky. No zippers on either design, so once you start to sweat, they are hard to get on. I take two helmets, two pair of gloves, two pair of boots, and use an underliner with my leathers and switch every other session to keep them dry. I also take an electric fan to dry them out between sessions. Good luck, you'll find what you're looking for...

[scottynoface]

My gloves are still exclusively A*, GP1 SP2 and SP3.

[BlackburnD]

Mine.