But not everyone is worth it. All gloves are not the same. Conventional gloves are not going to give you the same safety as specific gloves, specially designed to ride a motorcycle, that's why it is so important to know the different types and their features. It is a small but big security investment.
If you go around the specialized stores you will find endless gloves with different designs, characteristics and features, so that, whatever your style, you will find the ideal gloves for you. In today's post we help you choose, summarizing the main types of gloves offered by the current market.
Between the 60s and 80s the first specific gloves were worked, with high quality leather as raw material. Even today, most motorcycle gloves are made of leather (cow, goat, kangaroo ...), since they are resistant to abrasion, although they do have little ventilation.
Advances in technology have been precisely in that direction, in search of comfort and resistance, and synthetic materials of great efficiency have been incorporated into the industry: textile fibers of polymers, titanium and carbon for protections, gore tex (a structure microporous high breathability), velcro for adjustment on the wrists ...
Beyond its classification according to the material, we can find specific gloves for each climate or time of the year.
Winter gloves: They are usually robust and with a long cane, adjusted by means of a closure (usually velcro) at the wrist. We can find them made of leather or synthetic. They are thicker, padded, as they incorporate thermal insulation and have a waterproof membrane, but offer an optimal touch for handling the handlebars.
Guantes de verano: Son modelos de caña corta y ligeros, elaborados con materiales más transpirables para garantizar una buena ventilación de las manos. Algunos modelos incluyen protecciones añadidas para aumentar la seguridad.
Light or multi-purpose gloves: They are intended for areas with less extreme climates and / or times of the year with mild temperatures, such as spring and autumn. As a rule they are usually of medium cane, with adjustments on the wrist and protection on knuckles and fingers. They are usually waterproof, but with minimal insulation.
Heated gloves: They are the best solution for cold winter days, especially for extreme temperatures. They include special wiring, a kind of resistance, that will keep your hands warm when you ride at low temperatures.
On the other hand, in the market there are also gloves adapted for each terrain or environment.
Urban: Flexible, adjustable and comfortable, aimed at medium speed city use. They are usually short cane, with knuckle protection, and are light, easy to place and remove.
Racing: They are intended for use in sports circuits. They are usually made of quality leather and have titanium or carbon protections on knuckles, fingers, palms and wrists, which increases their resistance. They are not so flexible, but their safety efficiency is higher. The latest models incorporate, yes, elastic areas to make them more comfortable.
Off-road: Aimed at users of different terrain than the road, such as motocross or enduro. They are very light, adjustable and are made of breathable material. They have protections on knuckles and palms, but they do not hold up too much abrasion, so they are not recommended for track use.
Casual: In recent times, design has become something very studied by manufacturers. They are usually made with thin skin, with few synthetic reinforcements. The style rules. In fact, the latest fashions are fingerless gloves, although protection is reduced to the basics.
Finally, after knowing thoroughly the types of gloves, you will have to know your size according to the size of your hand. To measure their width, just stretch your fingers and put them together, and measure from the knuckle of the little finger to the index.
Only then will you get a good fit and as much freedom of movement as possible. If you're still not sure what your ideal gloves are, don't worry. In SpacioBiker we will be happy to advise you.
