Summer Gloves Wanted - Any Tips or New Releases

Am in need of a new pair of summer gloves. Last year I picked up a pair of RST gloves which were only £30 but have done ok and still in good condition. I brought them a little tight I think and the carbon knuckle bits on one hand are starting to hurt whenever I'm doing more than an hour on the bike so I thought I would chop them in for something a little more comfortable.

Anyone got any recommendations on good value for money options? Not necessarily cheap but I just need to justify spending loads on gloves. Anyone know the latest Ride recommended??

[fizzwheel]

How much do you realistically want to spend ?

I've got a pair of Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves, all day comfortable, they've got vents on the knuckle armour so your hands keep reasonably cool on a baking hot day. Leathers very soft and supple and I didnt need to break them in before they were comfortable to wear.

The alpinestars sizing is funny, though, make sure you try them on before you buy as I always find I have to get a size larger with the alpinestars gloves. If you've got big hands or long figures they should suit you well.

They were £120 though...

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

How much do you realistically want to spend ?

I've got a pair of Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves, all day comfortable, they've got vents on the knuckle armour so your hands keep reasonably cool on a baking hot day. Leathers very soft and supple and I didnt need to break them in before they were comfortable to wear.

The alpinestars sizing is funny, though, make sure you try them on before you buy as I always find I have to get a size larger with the alpinestars gloves. If you've got big hands or long figures they should suit you well.

They were £120 though...

Thanks Fizz - thats at the very peak of what I had in mind. Dont mind around £80 odd but also happy to spend less of course for a no-brand quality set.

Just got a pair of Racer Airforce from Infinity for about £75 .
Very comfortable and feel good.

Could try www.ridetriangles.co.uk for the Ride recommendations.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

How much do you realistically want to spend ?

I've got a pair of Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves, all day comfortable, they've got vents on the knuckle armour so your hands keep reasonably cool on a baking hot day. Leathers very soft and supple and I didnt need to break them in before they were comfortable to wear.

The alpinestars sizing is funny, though, make sure you try them on before you buy as I always find I have to get a size larger with the alpinestars gloves. If you've got big hands or long figures they should suit you well.

They were £120 though...

Ill second that they are top quality!

Originally Posted by plowsie

Ill second that they are top quality!

Third it. I love my GP Pros.

Hi, I have a pair of Spada Ultima III Race gloves. They have Roo leather on the palms, carbon on the knuckles. The are comfy and offer good feedback. They only retail at £40, but I only paid £25 after a bit of haggling. They rate highly in the tests I've read in Ride/Superbike mags.

Have a look at these - http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/fol...acer_high_end/

I have a pair (as does my other half) and I'm on my third summer in them. It took about a week to break in but they are very comfortably and I have unfortunately road tested them and they are very protective. They are also ventilated so your hands don't cook so much in hot weather.

They are about £119 though you can barter them down a little I would have thought. I will probably be getting a new pair of these too at some point.

[Viney]

I have a pair of (Checks gloves) Joe Rocket GPX. nice n comfortable, and bought from Infinity for the sum of £70! Very nice, perferations in the sides of the fingers so nice and cool.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

The alpinestars sizing is funny, though, make sure you try them on before you buy as I always find I have to get a size larger with the alpinestars gloves. If you've got big hands or long figures they should suit you well.

They were £120 though...

Not wrong there - I cant get alpinestars as my thumb is too long

I'm currently trying to find something that'll fit well, but nothing seems so good at the moment apart from the gloves I cant afford

Matt