Gloves

A buying guide to the best waterproof motorcycle gloves tried and tested by MCN

20 November 2024 by Charlotte King

If you have ever ridden your motorbike in the rain then you will know that one of the first areas to get cold is your hands. If your hands get wet then the warmth is stripped straight out, leaving you...

Bering Snap Gloves review | A glove that provides excellent control feel but lacks features

08 November 2024 by Charlotte King

The Bering Snap gloves are a pretty straightforward, no nonsense sporty glove. They don’t have a plethora of extra features for tackling all weathers or the bells and whistles for track day runs, but...

Roadskin Easyrider gloves review | Stylish and rugged gloves ideal for summer riding

08 August 2024 by Robin Kirkley

I’ve been wearing my Roadskin Easyrider motorcycle gloves exclusively since early spring and they look as stunning now as when I first took them out of the box. They’ve become an important addition to...

Spend your $$$ in the right place with MCN’s guide to choosing the best motorcycle gloves for you

02 July 2024 by Anders Carlson

Whatever you’re riding through, your hands will feel it first. And if things go sideways, your hands will likely meet that first, too. Whether it’s the elements, road debris or even errant bees, your...

Weise Ion textile heated gloves | Warm but bulky batteries

24 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland

I’m going to start this review by saying I hate the cold. If I’m not warm enough on a bike, the experience is totally ruined for me, and it’s my hands that often feel the freeze the fastest. Even...

MCN's guide to choosing the best motorcycle gloves for you whatever the season or how you ride

14 June 2024 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. Are you in America?...

Richa Inferno heated gloves | Top end price tag but are they worth it?

12 June 2024 by Carl Stevens

Heated gloves are nothing short of magical in wintertime, making those sub-zero rides bearable, and sometimes, almost even enjoyable. I always tend to feel the cold quite heavily which is why I always...

Halvarssons Butorp Gloves review | A great balance of warmth and control feel

09 May 2024 by Alison Silcox

You may not have heard of the Halvarsson brand, and if you haven’t, you’re missing a trick. Based in Sweden, the home of popular favourites such as Abba and Ikea, they have been in existence for over...

The LS2 Snow gloves don't live up to their wintry name, but make strong three-season gauntlets

09 May 2024 by Emma Franklin

Helmet brand LS2 expanded into the rider wear market for the 2020 season and now have an impressive range of gear to suit touring, urban and sports riding, for both men and women. Made in China within...

Summer motorcycle gloves to keep your hands cool and protected | Tested by the experts at 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...

Maximum versatility: Best three season motorcycle gloves

22 April 2024 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...

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...

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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...

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.

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...

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...

The best sporty motorcycle gloves tried and tested by MCN | Expert buying guide and glove reviews

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Sporty motorcycle gloves aren’t necessarily designed for riding on a track but they take their design cues from the top-spec gloves you see worn by racers at all levels down to trackday riders. I...

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 and testing touring bikes for several years and again, this season since early spring. There’s a very good reason for that; they are...

Alpinestars Supertech gloves review | Tried and tested on road and track by Neevesy

14 September 2023 by Michael Neeves

There are a bewildering array of sports and track-riding gloves in Alpinestars’ line-up, but the Alpinestars Supertech sit at the very top of the range, just above the Alpinestars GP Tech V2, with...

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: 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...

MCN's complete waterproof summer gloves guide | What to look for and which ones are best

14 September 2023 by Phil Clarke

What are waterproof summer gloves for? Even in the height of summer (especially in the UK), you can never fully rule out the possibility of a storm to rain on your parade while you ride. But when...

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...

These are the best winter gloves to keep you riding all year, 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...

These are the best women's motorcycle gloves our expert testers have reviewed

14 September 2023 by Charlotte King

There are now many more options available in terms of women’s riding gear than ever before. Gone are the days of simply buying small men’s kit, or all ladies’ variants featuring pink accents. However,...

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: 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...

MCN's complete guide to heated motorcycle gloves | A deep dive into the holy grail of winter kit

14 September 2023 by Phil Clarke

If you’ve been riding in winter for any significant time, you’ll know there’s one part of your body that gets numb before anywhere else — and it’s horrible. Even thermal motorcycle gloves won’t...

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: 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: 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: 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...

Road Mesh gloves review | Bargain summer gloves that punch well above their weight

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...