[ollie r6]

What does everyone wear for summertime riding gloves? Right now I wear a pair of Joe Rocket leathers with the long cuff, but I'm looking for something with a short cuff and something a little cooler on those hot days.
I like the A* SMX-2 gloves but would like some reviews or comments.
Thanks for any info.

 

[The Duck]

I have a pair of these in red .. nice, comfy, and not too hot

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/450/ITEM/Joe-Rocket-Atomic-20-Gloves.aspx

 

[CJr605]

I LOVE these gloves

They are very comfortable and have great palm & knuckle protection.

 

[GP1300R]

I LOVE these gloves

They are very comfortable and have great palm & knuckle protection.

i have the same ones and i love them

 

[pejmon99]

Yeah i have the A* alloy glove which is similar and vents really really nicely plus its only sixty bucks

 

[ollie r6]

i have the same ones and i love them

Do they run true to size? My Joe Rocket gloves are a 2x which is a size 10 on their site. A size 10 for A* is a large. I think I'm going to order a pair but want to make sure on the size.

What color is better, black or blue? My bike and Icon coat are blue but not sure on the gloves.

 

[ollie r6]

Anybody?

Still looking for ideas and size help.

 

[sleeze]

I have a pair of Fieldsheer's and also Icon Mainframes.
I wear the Fieldsheers in the heat most the time. I like the Fieldsheers, Some might think they need more protection though.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/286/ITEM/Fieldsheer-Ti-Air-Gloves.aspx

 

[Agg2001]

my buddy let me try on his A*'s the other day, and living in Houston, staying "cool" is important to us all. these gloves seemed to offer very good protection, as well as breathe EXTREMELY well...

http://www.alpinestars.com/SMX2_A_C_Glove/pd/np/142/p/356775.html

 

[ollie r6]

my buddy let me try on his A*'s the other day, and living in Houston, staying "cool" is important to us all. these gloves seemed to offer very good protection, as well as breathe EXTREMELY well...

http://www.alpinestars.com/SMX2_A_C_Glove/pd/np/142/p/356775.html

Do they fit true to size? I wear a 2xl Joe Rocket glove which is a size 10,
but the A* gloves a 10 is only a large. I don't want to order gloves that are too small.
Thanks.

 

[iniquity]

The A* ones are just a wee bit tight (I wear a large as well), but they stretch out some so that should help. I recommend you get gloves based more on protection that heat. The ones that Agg2001 posted sound pretty good, but I still stick with leather ones. I had a pair of Cortech DX mesh-style gloves. I lowsided at about 10mph and my knuckles didn't fare too well. So I try to stay away from those. Better to sweat than bleed.

 

[iamspecialized]

a* sp-x glove

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2509

can get 15% off so they aren't to badly priced.

 

[Agg2001]

Do they fit true to size? I wear a 2xl Joe Rocket glove which is a size 10,
but the A* gloves a 10 is only a large. I don't want to order gloves that are too small.
Thanks.

find a local dealer that sells them, and then head over there to try some on. i wear a 10, and the large seemed snug off the rack but my buddy's (GP1300R) were perfect. i guess since they're half leather, they stretch out a bit. good luck.

...I lowsided at about 10mph and my knuckles didn't fare too well. So I try to stay away from those. Better to sweat than bleed.

notice the carbon fiber "shield" over the knuckles. i would guess that in a lowside, this would protect you pretty well (even if it was at a blistering 10 mph) :sing