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<\/span><\/p>\nHow Should Motorcycle Gloves Fit?<\/h2>\n
For those motorcycle enthusiasts who take to the road, the glove fit is imperative. If an accident were to occur, your hand is the first thing to reach for the ground. Whether you’re racing, riding leisurely, or taking it off-road, safety measures start with a perfect fit of a glove.<\/p>\n
Motorcycle gloves should nestle directly over your knuckles while not too tight, cutting off the circulation to your hand, causing numbness. Controls are at your fingertips, and movement is critical in operating levers. <\/p>\n
Extra material should never bunch at the palm, and while your phalanges reach the tip of the glove, they should never touch, which prevents skin irritation, calluses, and blisters.<\/p>\n
It’s essential to avoid a stiff fit because tightness can be dangerous while reaching for controls. Your fingers range of motion is needed to give you complete access to levers without strain. Too tight a fit can be distracting; a loose one is comparable because it would leave the palm, knuckle, and ball of the thumb vulnerable to injury.<\/p>\n
How Should a Gauntlet Motorcycle Glove Fit?<\/h3>\n
Whether textile or leather, the gauntlet motorcycle glove, also known as the racing glove, protects the rider’s wrists and hands from an unforeseeable accident. It protects against biting or stinging insects that’ll catch a ride along the way, causing a distraction. Tightness around your arms, wrists, and knuckles is imperative while avoiding bunched up clothing, compromising your safety with distractions.<\/p>\n
How to Fit Winter Motorcycle Gloves<\/h3>\n
When fitting winter motorcycle gloves<\/a>, Gore-Tex is commonly used for a waterproof breathable option. Whether over or under your jacket, a proper seal keeps out frigid temperatures, maintaining functional mobility. <\/p>\n Avoiding too tight or loosely a fit within the glove is imperative, with seasonal elements that can change your reaction time and irritate the skin based on numbness from the cold. Ratcheting your glove down over your jacket can prevent water runoff from reaching your hands.<\/p>\n If your glove is tight, you can expect leather to stretch around 5%. Leather motorcycle gloves that are too tight can be irritating and distracting. Dexterity in the fingers, wrists, and thumb is the name of the game. While fitting leather motorcycle gloves, finger length doesn’t stretch as much as width and palm, where most of the break will happen.<\/p>\n Now that you understand the importance of adequately fitted motorcycle gloves<\/a>, we can delve into how you correctly measure your hand. Even within the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), sizing can vary between glove manufacturers.<\/p>\n Below are the instructions for motorcycle glove measurements. Don’t forget to measure both hands, for they may be slightly different, and use the most expansive size.<\/p>\n 1. On a table, place your palm flat on top of an imperial or metric measuring tape. Measure the widest part across your palm just below the knuckles.<\/p>\n 2. Once you have that number, refer back to your sizing chart.<\/p>\n 3. For most gloves, if you are on the cusp of the next size, remember to size up. Textile gloves don’t break-in, so there is no plan for stretching over time.<\/p>\n 1) Pinch the measuring tape with your thumb right below your knuckle.<\/p>\n 2) Wrap around the widest part of your hand below the knuckle<\/p>\n 3) Refer back to the proper sizing chart to find your correct size.<\/p>\n Be sure to refer to the video below for more coverage on sizing information:<\/p>\n Leather gloves should feel on your hand like a jacket<\/a> feels on your body, snug. Your fingers should reach the end of the glove without any excess at the tip. When properly fitted, you should be able to stretch your fingers to full capacity while they remain tight. If you can\u2019t stretch fully at the knuckle while spreading your fingers out wide, the glove is too small. <\/p>\n To assure a proper fit, there are a few steps you need to take in order to purchase the perfect pair of gloves. Aside from measuring your palm width and circumference, you’ll also want to measure these two things.<\/p>\n Hold a tape measure with your thumb and wrap it around behind the knuckles of your hand. Make a loose fist when taking these measurements.<\/p>\n Measure the tip of your middle finger, stopping at the base of your palm. The end should be right at the crease of your wrist. <\/p>\n Once you have the proper measurements, you can use those to determine your fit. Here is a generic guide to motorcycle glove sizes, but always be sure to check the manufacturers sizing guide, as these may differ.<\/p>\n Now that you know how to size the gloves, you should have a knowledge of what types of gloves are on the market. Here we will compare different styles to help you find the best fit for your riding.<\/p>\n Textile doesn’t form to your hand like leather, nor does it stretch, so make sure you have a spot on fit. More layers give you seasonality; however, leather has a comfortable feel and can mold the individual’s hands. It stretches up to 5%, giving it the “broken-in” feel custom to your personal fit.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/\/speedymoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/young-handsome-man-posing-near-his-motorbike-wearing-gloves_176420-2445-2.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/span><\/p>\nHow Should Leather Motorcycle Gloves Fit?<\/h3>\n
How to Size Your Hand For Motorcycle Gloves<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nPalm Width<\/h3>\n
Circumference<\/h3>\n
How to Size For Leather Motorcycle Gloves<\/h3>\n
Motorcycle Glove Sizing Guide<\/h3>\n
Hand Circumference<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Hand Length<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Motorcycle Glove Sizing Guide Chart<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nMotorcycle Glove Fit Comparison Overview<\/h2>\n
Leather vs Textile<\/h3>\n
Racing vs. Touring vs Cold Weather Fit<\/h3>\n
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