Longest lasting gloves...?

clintalmighty · August 28th, 2011, 06:00 PM

Hey all, I need a glove that will last longer than my last pair. I only got 8 months (5500 miles) out of my current pair of gloves before the leather in the palm cracked and wore a hole exposing my skin. I live in Texas, so I am guessing the hot weather caused sweat to weaken the leather. Anyways anyone know of a glove that has a double or triple layered palm that will last me a long time. I can't afford to buy expensive gloves twice a year.

Linuss · August 28th, 2011, 06:03 PM

What was your last pair?

clintalmighty · August 28th, 2011, 06:09 PM

A short alpinestar pair, Idk exact model.

Nemesis · August 28th, 2011, 06:18 PM

Look into HELD gloves. One, if not, THE BEST protection gloves you can find. I crashed mine three times (high speed) and no seams burst open.

It'll cause a dent in your wallet but totally worth it. You know what they say, "You get what you pay for."

Live2ride · August 28th, 2011, 06:20 PM

I wear mechanix gloves.

clintalmighty · August 28th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Live2ride

I wear mechanix gloves.

Lol. Can't say I would do that, but riding with gloves with a hole in the palm is just as risky.

I am torn between buying cheaper $50 gloves, rather than a $200+ Held glove. Will the Helds last 4x longer? Buying a $50 glove every 6 months is still cheaper than buying a $200 dollar glove every 18 months. I am confident in many gloves protecting me, but my gloves deteriorate because of the sweat. I ride alot, almost daily, not just a track day once a month; so durability is very important to me

caps · August 28th, 2011, 07:50 PM

Lifetime Warranty<--- Link

Linuss · August 28th, 2011, 09:06 PM

I had a pair of FirstGear Baja... don't get those. The seams around the top of the hand started crapping out a month in.

I just got a pair of A*s Sp-2 gloves, and so far I'm loving them. Wasn't quite a fan of gauntlet gloves before, but I enjoy these... they are much thicker in the palm, and you actually feel protected compared to the old Baja gloves.

Granted I've only had them for a month now, so no telling how they hold up, but all the reviews I see online are positive.

setasai · August 28th, 2011, 09:24 PM

+1 on the A* SP-2. I had a SP-1 for about 4500miles and it looks like it can go another 4500miles without a problem. I did however switch them out because I wanted something with outer seams. The seams on the inside were bugging at my finger tips. Otherwise, i'm sure it'd have lasted longer. The extra padding and layer of leather on the palms make a huge difference in durability. FYI, i switched them out for Rev'it SLR gauntlet gloves and i love them. So comfy and goatskin is so soft.

"A" · August 29th, 2011, 08:50 AM

I have used the same pair of HELD Steve gloves since 2008, over 60k mi. ridden with them. Kangaroo hide seems to hold up just fine..

Ease up on the death-grip may help, too.

dubojr1 · August 29th, 2011, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Live2ride

I wear mechanix gloves.

Now what do you have against your hands???

Nemesis · August 29th, 2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caps

Lifetime Warranty<--- Link

Really? Nice but doesn't apply to wear & tear.

dino74 · August 29th, 2011, 11:00 AM

I started with A-stars' SP-2 and they didn't feel right. It wasn't the fit. it was more like the lack of feeling in the palms. I happened to come across a pair of Held Phantom's on craigslist and they are amazing. I seems like I can feel more of the bike, I wouldn't back to cheap gloves after these.

U5er · August 29th, 2011, 11:32 AM

KNOX Hand Armour uses kangaroo hide and magic to keep you safe. I got the type with the exoskeleton. Unfortunately I already took them to the ground in a high speed accident and they are still looking good. Costs a bit less than the high-end HELD gloves and look/feel more expensive.

http://www.knox-lab.com/hand-armour

GeorgiaHooligan · September 6th, 2011, 01:40 PM

Wearing Mechanix gloves is just ignorant. With that being said, invest in leather cleaner and conditioner. You will get alot more miles out of them with proper care.

August 28th, 2011, 06:00 PM	#1
clintalmighty ninjette.org member Name: Clint Location: Texas Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 178	Longest lasting gloves...? Hey all, I need a glove that will last longer than my last pair. I only got 8 months (5500 miles) out of my current pair of gloves before the leather in the palm cracked and wore a hole exposing my skin. I live in Texas, so I am guessing the hot weather caused sweat to weaken the leather. Anyways anyone know of a glove that has a double or triple layered palm that will last me a long time. I can't afford to buy expensive gloves twice a year.

August 28th, 2011, 06:20 PM	#5
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I wear mechanix gloves. __________________________________________________

August 28th, 2011, 07:50 PM	#7
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	Lifetime Warranty<--- Link __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

August 29th, 2011, 11:00 AM	#13
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	I started with A-stars' SP-2 and they didn't feel right. It wasn't the fit. it was more like the lack of feeling in the palms. I happened to come across a pair of Held Phantom's on craigslist and they are amazing. I seems like I can feel more of the bike, I wouldn't back to cheap gloves after these. __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

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August 28th, 2011, 06:03 PM	#2
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	What was your last pair?

August 28th, 2011, 06:09 PM	#3
clintalmighty ninjette.org member Name: Clint Location: Texas Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 178	A short alpinestar pair, Idk exact model.

August 28th, 2011, 06:18 PM	#4
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Look into HELD gloves. One, if not, THE BEST protection gloves you can find. I crashed mine three times (high speed) and no seams burst open. It'll cause a dent in your wallet but totally worth it. You know what they say, "You get what you pay for."

August 28th, 2011, 09:06 PM	#8
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	I had a pair of FirstGear Baja... don't get those. The seams around the top of the hand started crapping out a month in. I just got a pair of A*s Sp-2 gloves, and so far I'm loving them. Wasn't quite a fan of gauntlet gloves before, but I enjoy these... they are much thicker in the palm, and you actually feel protected compared to the old Baja gloves. Granted I've only had them for a month now, so no telling how they hold up, but all the reviews I see online are positive.

August 28th, 2011, 09:24 PM	#9
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	+1 on the A* SP-2. I had a SP-1 for about 4500miles and it looks like it can go another 4500miles without a problem. I did however switch them out because I wanted something with outer seams. The seams on the inside were bugging at my finger tips. Otherwise, i'm sure it'd have lasted longer. The extra padding and layer of leather on the palms make a huge difference in durability. FYI, i switched them out for Rev'it SLR gauntlet gloves and i love them. So comfy and goatskin is so soft.

August 29th, 2011, 08:50 AM	#10
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	I have used the same pair of HELD Steve gloves since 2008, over 60k mi. ridden with them. Kangaroo hide seems to hold up just fine.. Ease up on the death-grip may help, too.

August 29th, 2011, 11:32 AM	#14
U5er ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Canada Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 80	KNOX Hand Armour uses kangaroo hide and magic to keep you safe. I got the type with the exoskeleton. Unfortunately I already took them to the ground in a high speed accident and they are still looking good. Costs a bit less than the high-end HELD gloves and look/feel more expensive. http://www.knox-lab.com/hand-armour

September 6th, 2011, 01:40 PM	#15
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	Wearing Mechanix gloves is just ignorant. With that being said, invest in leather cleaner and conditioner. You will get alot more miles out of them with proper care.