08-02-2021, 01:53 PM
In my experience, gloves are perhaps the most delicate parts of riding gear when it comes to fitment, the shape and size needs to be absolutely perfect for the hand to feel comfortable, so recommendations are somewhat ungrateful because what fits me doesn't necessarily fit you, and I recommend against just ordering them online, rather go and try as many as you can.
To clarify, ICON gloves regularly have too long of a thumb for me and they fold in the palm, Oxfords tend to have too narrow fingers, Clover and Spidi last for a season and then they fall apart around the stitches.
I found that Alpinestars tends to have the best fit for my hands (I wear size XXL), and all I have used survived multiple seasons and multiple washes.
Having said all that, the best lightweight glove I've had a chance to use is called REEF. If the styling is a bit too funky for you, look into a glove called COPPER.
Take it with a grain of salt, it is but my personal experience and taste, and good luck!
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
To clarify, ICON gloves regularly have too long of a thumb for me and they fold in the palm, Oxfords tend to have too narrow fingers, Clover and Spidi last for a season and then they fall apart around the stitches.
I found that Alpinestars tends to have the best fit for my hands (I wear size XXL), and all I have used survived multiple seasons and multiple washes.
Having said all that, the best lightweight glove I've had a chance to use is called REEF. If the styling is a bit too funky for you, look into a glove called COPPER.
Take it with a grain of salt, it is but my personal experience and taste, and good luck!
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed