Motorcycle glove guide

Purpose – what kind of a motorcyclist are you?

Whether you are one of the ones who feel at home on long motorcycling tours, an off-road enthusiast looking forward to hitting the gravel paths or more of a casual biker in urban surroundings, your riding style will affect the kind of gloves you need. Consider whether your riding circumstances call for gloves with a short cuff or a longer, more protective gauntlet or other protective elements such as materials that shield your hands from the elements. Or maybe you prefer gloves with a certain look over others?

Circumstances – when and in what conditions do you tend to ride?

Whether you’re the one to just grit your teeth and face the rain and wind without second thoughts or would prefer to ride only in nice, summery weather affect your glove choice as well. Avoid sweaty hands and soggy gloves during warmer seasons by choosing a pair of gloves with excellent breathability and make sure the harsher, colder temperatures do not damage your hands either by opting for a protective, warm pair when it’s colder. Waterproofness is a feature that you will value when surprised by a rain shower so we recommend that you look into our GORE-TEX gloves for a pair of waterproof gloves.

Fit and dexterity – what is it that you desire?

A good feel on the bike handlebars is essential for both safety and comfort while riding. Therefore, a fitting pair of gloves is very important – not too loose, not too tight, but just right. Other things than the fit affect the riding experience as well. For instance, thanks to the Gore Grip technology on most of our models, the warming liner glove is attached to the waterproof outer membrane in a way that ensures the perfect hand feel while riding and ease when putting the gloves on and taking them off – no shifting or dislodging of the liner glove. Think of what features you would like and choose your pair of gloves based on that. Maybe other features, such as touchscreen compatibility would come in handy for you as well?

Material choice – leather, textile or both?

This often comes down to preference. Many like the classic look of a nice pair of leather gloves but others prefer the feel of a textile glove instead. A pair of leather gloves can be a bit stiff at first before they adapt into your hand whereas a textile glove will be more pliable. Why not combine the best of both worlds, though, and opt for a pair that benefits from the greatest features of both materials? Our attention to material choice in the design process is reflected in the finishing touches, such as a visor wiper on the back of the finger in most glove models.