[iniquity]

I just picked up a pair of Icon Merc Gloves:

Since they're leather, they're still really stiff. And that does not translate to good riding. What's the best way to loosen them up? I've heard soaking in hot water, but I don't know for sure what I can do. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Paytheon]

Wear them.

 

[cashmoneyflo]

i heard a coat of crisco and then play in the oven at 400 degrees F

 

[devin21]

i'd say ride with them....

 

[QTip]

U just gotta wear them. That's how my Alpinestars SP-1 gloves were. They fit awesome now!

 

[philly fresh]

just wear them around the house til they get soft enough for you.

 

[accident_prone247]

for my gloves i soaked them in boiling water. and then i used sockets and slid them into the fingers wrapped the gloves around onto themselves with the sockets still in the fingers. let them dry and for me it worked perfect. i still had to wear them a few times to get them to the exact fit but it was way more comfortable.

 

[motoman21]

oh man i was thinking of gettin the same ones in black. how much and where?

 

[iniquity]

I got them for $60 at a local bike shop (Cycle Riders USA). I know Mike and Michelle (the owners); and I know everyone says the same thing about their local shops, but they're the best people I've ever shopped with.

 

[MaxxxEdge]

:jerkit

... then switch hands...

 

[trexster]

why not just use both hands.

 

[r6jon]

Go ride with them!

 

[PinstripeMonkey]

I wore mine in the rain the first time I rode with them on my bike...would not suggest doing that, but now they do fit perfectly!

 

[gresini15]

Wear them all the time. This method has never failed me.

 

[Wolverine]

get a bottle of Lexol leather conditioner and preservative. I put the gloves on and spray the crap out of them with Lexol. The heat from your hands help soak the leather and they break in nicely.

gary