Gloves

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Keep your hands cool with these summer motorcycle gloves tried and tested by MCN

23 April 2024 by Jim Blackstock

Even though they can be exposed to the oncoming air on many bikes (despite some going to great lengths to protect them from wind-blast), your hands can get very hot and sweaty on warmer rides if...

Five HG Prime heated gloves | Five claim this is 'the best heated glove we’ve ever produced'

12 April 2024 by Gareth Evans

When I read that the handwear specialists at Five had made what they claim is “the best heated glove we’ve ever produced”, I simply had to try them out. The Five HG Prime GTX represents everything the...

Bag a bargain and keep bad weather at bay with the RST Paragon 6 Ladies gloves

24 January 2024 by Emma Franklin

RST’s Pro Series Paragon range is the British firm’s top-spec touring line, which on paper make the Paragon 6 RST’s best motorcycle gloves for bad weather. Related: RST Paragon 6 heated gloves...

RST Paragon 6 heated gloves are selling like hotcakes – here’s why they’re so popular

11 January 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

These RST Paragon 6 heated gloves are the latest version of the firm’s popular cold weather mitts and the second generation to have an integrated heating option. They’ve been available since 2020,...

The Alpinestars HT-7 heated gloves aim for the top spot of winter kit to save your digits

05 January 2024 by Michael Neeves

The HT-7s are Alpinestars’ top of the range, battery-powered heated, leather/textile CE-certified winter motorcycle gloves. They also produce a cheaper heated glove for town riding (HT-3 Heat Tech...

Held Phantom Pro Review

10 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Held Phantom Pro is the most expensive sports glove in brands racing range and combines abrasion resistant kangaroo leather with strips of stingray leather and aramid fibres to produce a highly...

Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves review

10 October 2023 by Alison Silcox

I was pleasantly surprised to find this pair of Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves without a three-figure price tag. Priced at just shy of £60, these three-season gloves have been a great find.

Can't stand wet hands? The Gore-Tex in these Richa Altantic gloves is so stealthy I didn't even notice it

27 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

Getting caught in a downpour can happen at any time of the year, and while it might be possible to stash a jacket drop liner somewhere on the bike for emergencies, I really don’t have space for a...

No need to break the bank or your fingers with these sub-£100 gloves: MCN's Oxford Nexus 1.0 review

25 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

Any motorcycle kit offering more than two attributes from the “affordable/protective/comfortable” pyramid demands a closer inspection, which is exactly why we’ve got these Oxford Nexus 1.0 gloves on...

Tried and tested: T.ur G-Two Adventure gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We know that the ultimate summer clothing consists of lots of mesh panels in the non-critical areas to allow as much air as possible to enter while critical areas feature solid material for...

Tried and tested: T.ur G-Zero winter gloves review

14 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

On the other hand the T.ur G-Zero promises maximum warmth in even the most extreme weather, with a clever double glove structure than keeps unnecessary padding to a minimum too. Passive gloves that do...

Tried and tested: Furygan Blizzard heated motorcycle gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A decent pair of gloves like these Furygan Blizzards is crucial for anyone who rides throughout winter. Irrespective of the protection offered by the bike – whether from handguards, fairing, bodywork...

Tried and tested: Oxford Montreal 4.0 gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Oxford Montreal 4.0 is one of the latest gloves to be added to the British brand’s line-up alongside the fourth generation of its award-winning Montreal textile suit. The company doesn’t specify...

Tried and tested: Alpinestars Supertech gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These Alpinestars Supertech gloves are developed directly from the Italian firm’s MotoGP race products to bring that knowledge and experience to road and circuit riders for the ultimate in...

Tried and tested: Richa Street Touring gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

I’ve been wearing these Richa Street Touring gloves on longer trips for several years and again, this season since early spring. There’s a very good reason for that; they are a great three-season...

Fast hands: Best sporty motorcycle gloves

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Once the worst of the winter is behind us and it looks like spring and eventually, summer are on the way, thoughts turn to lightweight riding kit, such as sporty motorcycle gloves. A pair of...

Get your hands dirty: Best motocross and dirtbike gloves

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it comes to riding off-road, whether that’s mild trail riding perhaps on an adventure bike, to doing more serious dirt biking all the way up to enduro and motocross riding, apart for needing the...

Tried and tested: Held Spot gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it comes to riding in the summer, I like short-cuff, lightweight and perforated gloves like these Held Spots. They feel great on the hands, give excellent feel for the bike’s controls and...

Tried and tested: Held Air N Dry gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Held Air N Dry gloves attempt to satisfy two very distinct riding conditions; hot and dry or wet and cold. We all know that finding biking kit that covers every eventuality is tough – while...

Tried and tested: Dane Fyre heated gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The march of time affects everything and sadly, it has meant that the Dane Fyre heated gloves are now discontinued, though if you hunt hard enough, you can still find them around albeit in limited...

Tried and tested: Weise Apex motorcycle gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Lots of people favour full length gloves for every ride – the additional protection they can offer over the wrist makes them feel more reassured. I, however, tend to prefer shorter gloves particularly...

Tried and tested: Road Mesh gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

In truth, £30 doesn’t get you much nowadays; a family ‘feast’ at the golden arches, a couple of months of Netflix or a fill-up on most bikes (and not even a whole fill-up on some). However, it will...

Best women's motorcycle gloves

14 September 2023 by Maria Martin

Women’s motorcycle gloves have come a long way in recent years from the standard pink accents we’re used to seeing. Brands have created savvier designs to cater more for women riders, without just...

Tried and tested: LS2 Swift racing glove review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These LS2 Swift gloves are a sporty leather option from the firm best known for making helmets. They offer great feel and protection without breaking the bank. Gloves are an essential part of your...

Maximum versatility: Best three season motorcycle gloves

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A pair of three-season motorcycle gloves is a staple in most motorcyclists’ wardrobes. They offer excellent versatility and can be had for a reasonable price, as well as offering very good protection...

Winter warmers: Best heated motorcycle gloves

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

A good pair of motorbike gloves is essential when the temperature drops. However, when it’s really cold, sometimes we need to actually add heat via something like a pair of heated motorcycle gloves to...

These are the best winter gloves to keep you riding all winter, as reviewed by our team

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

A good pair of winter motorcycle gloves is essential through the colder months. Riding a motorbike with cold hands can be uncomfortable, painful or even dangerous once numbness sets in and affects...

Dynamic digits: MCN's guide to the best motorcycle gloves

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

One of the most vulnerable areas of the body when riding a motorcycle are your hands, which is why a proper pair of motorcycle gloves is a must, whatever kind of bike you ride. Your hands are stuck...

British weather beaters: Best waterproof summer motorcycle gloves

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Picking the right motorbike gloves for British weather can be a tricky task, with even the warmest days carrying the opportunity for rain – so a pair of waterproof summer motorcycle gloves can come in...