THANKS EVERYONE, HERE ARE THE BEST GLOVES AS RATED BY VIEWERS! Fly 80% Alpinestar 80% Klim 65% Thor 45% Fox 21% You can see the full video here. th-cam.com/video/XJROr02g9PI/w-d-xo.html One in three riders are NOT using motorbikes gloves! Mechanix work gloves are the highest rated. Ironclad came second. Milwaukee came third (quality dropping now they are made in China).
Other options? Tactical/military gloves! Sometimes at very cheap prices in army surplus stores. Chainsaw gloves work well for some riders (Stihl gloves made in China, quality ain't so good). Climbing/rappelling/belaying gloves are another option for some riders. Cycling/mountain bike gloves are sometimes cheaper and better quality. Fitters gloves - go cut 5 resistance for protection. Looking for made in USA? Try Midwest gloves. Motocross gloves? Getting good feedback on the 100% gloves, made in Vietnam. Thor motocross gloves have good feedback too, made in Vietnam. Viewers agree Fox gloves are incredibly bad quality nowadays. Aussies are mentioning the Australian brand, 'Fist' gloves. Unfortunately these are all made in China. 😢 Jerseys and pants as rated by you? Klim 85% Fly 75% Troy Lee 60% Moose 50% MSR 45% Oneal 35% Thor 15% Fox 5% This was based on the positive and negative comments from 350 owners.
I like my gloves like my favorite underwear: so thin that you hardly know you’re wearing any. I have noticed no difference between brands over the last 15 years so I just buy whatever is on clearance and consider it a better investment than titanium bolts or chrome brake fluid reservoir caps
Mechanix work gloves get lots of good comments from viewers: USA brand but made in Vietnam. Other options? Tactical/military gloves! Sometimes at very cheap prices in army surplus stores. Chainsaw gloves work well for some riders (Stihl gloves made in China, quality ain't so good). Climbing/rappelling/belaying gloves are another option for some riders. Cycling/mountain bike gloves are sometimes cheaper and better quality. Fitters gloves - go cut 5 resistance for protection. Looking for made in USA? Try Midwest gloves. Motocross gloves? Getting good feedback on the 100% gloves, made in Vietnam. Thor motocross gloves have good feedback too, made in Vietnam. Viewers agree Fox gloves are incredibly bad quality nowadays. Aussies are mentioning the Australian brand, 'Fist' gloves. Unfortunately these are all made in China. 😢
Yes there are some good Gloves that were made not specifically for motorcycles but work fine, but in my opinion dedicated motorcycle gloves are designed for the needs we bikers have, such as grip, fit, ventilation and a pocket for inheritance order for those of us who ride hard enduro with a stock DR650 ;)
I agree with you on the fox gloves. Dirtpaws are coming apart after a few hours. Have had decent luck with Klim Mojave gloves ( base, not pro) and the trusty mechanic gloves
I remember reading in the book Zen and the art of motorcycle repair he talks about his old leather gloves that are molded to his hand and actually cool due to sweat. My dad always rode in leather work gloves. Seems they would be slippery when wet
Yep.. Fox Dirtpaws are garbage. fingers consistently breakthrough within 8-10 days of riding. Looking forward to trying the work glove option. Thanks @Cross Training Enduro , you guys are swell!
Super glue the stitching!! I do a lot of welding and grinding in my shop and I would always wear out my left hand gloves much sooner because of how I weld, and cut with my cut off wheels. The stitching would fail then the fingers would open up. Tried running super glue all around the stitching and the gloves lasted until the finger pads wore through! A little bit stiff for a day or so but they loosened up and lasted much, much longer!!
@@crosstrainingenduro I haven't had any problems doing it. Good welding gloves are sewn with Kevlar thread. TIG welding gloves are thinner than regular welding gloves and may be a good choice. Regardless, give the glue a try. I think any glue that soaks in should help hold things together and keep it from unravelling. Love your channel and you offer fantastic tips and information! If you haven't seen him yet check out Rich Larson at IRC TIRES. Great tips also! Two trials, two 2t enduros and just aquired a new 480, all Betas! You're a bad influence Sir!😉
I'd be interested to hear what the little inside label says about the country of manufacture.... it's strange that a USA-based company isn't saying their gloves are made in the USA. It makes me suspect they outsource to a cheaper country.
I ride and work with Mechanix gloves and they work fine (nothing amazing) but they've gotten too expensive for what they are. Not sure where they're made but I'd be very surprised if it's the US. Not much made here anymore unfortunately. And if it is made here they will make sure that you know it.
@@crosstrainingenduro Probably right re country of origin. I’ll take a look and let you know. It will be interesting to see how they compare to brand name mx gloves 🤷♂️ I took a look at them in Bunnings a couple weeks back and they looked ok but were quite a bit more expensive than what I paid on eBay. TBH Id be just happy to get a year out of a pair of gloves these days rather than a few rides
I have an old pair of fox bomber gloves that have lasted for about 10 years but are ready to be retired. Used them for motocross for about 3 or 4 years, mountain biking since I bought them, and also on street bikes too. Only issue with them is the pad on the palm is starting to get a little too thin now. I'm sure the newer version of them wouldn't last as long but figured id give em a shot. The construction/demo gloves are a really good idea. Seems like they would have some fantastic padding.
I used to use Fox Bomber about 10 years ago and they lasted fairly well. The seam would pull apart at the base of the thumb quickly, but the rest was fine. Today are they are incredibly bad. As is most Fox gear unfortunately. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
I mountain bike ride and still have a pair of spanco gel pad gloves that have stood the test of time both in the tropics and dry arid bush . They are a lucky purchase and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
My fist gloves have been faultless over the last 12 months of riding. Even went for a slide palms down on gravel at about 60kph and they arent giving me any concerns about needing replacement anytime soon. Outstanding for summer gloves
Two guys in our group use them, Matt. It's just a shame they get them made in China. Both sets are wearing okay although one has split a seam after maybe two dozen rides. Interesting to see they don't do any armoured or padded versions...
Quite a few years ago I bought a pair of Fly brand gloves. Fit very well and lasted quite well. After about a year they were still holding up well and I decided to grab another pair. The pair I received didn't fit well (too tight despite that they were the same size as the first pair!) and fell apart after six months. I now wear various brands of work gloves. They're cheap enough to buy and if they don't work out for riding I can still use them as work gloves!
Quite a few comments about the Fly gloves not lasting... Thor and 100% seem to rate well though. Like you, I'm just going with work gloves from now on.
I've ridden sponsored by a textile manufacturer from Indonesia, the brand named Avelio. They make cheap neat gloves and riding gear. The glove cost around 10 euro and pretty much durable since I've used it for 2 years, have been through a lot of crash but it still safe my skin from crash abrasion
I have two years in on a set of Klim Dakar gloves, tag shows made in Vietnam. So far, they show very little wear, but I’m more of a weekend rider than every spare second. I ran a pair of Fox Dirtpaw gloves for about 10 years, then replaced them with an updated set. Got about two rides out of those.
I don't mind stuff made in Vietnam or Pakistan, they've both a long history with textiles and if the quality is good them I'm a happy chappy. Plus their way better behaved on the international stage than China is.
Hi Barry, I made similar experiences with my gloves until 3 years ago when I lost my gloves in France. So I went into the next motorbike store just to get something to cover my hands. They had nothing in their shelves for off-road riding so I bought the lightest and cheapest gloves I could find in that store. They were not really cheap at a retail price of 40€ but this was all they had. Don't laugh, it is a ladies model made by Furygan called Jet Evo II and till today they are my favourite gloves, off-road and on-road as they are road legal in Europe. They have even a metacarpal protection. Furygan is a french company, no markings in the gloves where they are made, so my conclusion is that they are made in France. They come in sizes up to 3XL - DOH But they might not be available down-under. Successor of the Jet Evo II is called now Jet D3O. These will be my next gloves, if the old ones fall apart one day... still waiting ;-)
Interesting! Yes according to the Furygan website they are made in France. 'Gant' is French for glove but they shorten it to 'gan' for the brand name. There is an Aussie website for them too.
really like the Alpinestars smx-1 Air v2 gloves not just for offroad but street too, they let a lot of airflow through and have very good knuckle protection. not entirely sure how long they would last in hard enduro. They kind of work with touch screens but are very particular about where you touch, still means can do GPS inputs or use your phone a little. The leather palm also is very durable. I've used a lot of Mechanix gloves for actual work in a lumber yard in the past and the impact protection on them doesn't seem good enough for riding on the street, it's more dialed for if something falls on your hands rather than your hand crashing into the ground, and would probably rip off relatively quickly if you landed your hand wrong.
the Fox gloves I had were comfortable, but fell apart after 1 season my Thors lasted forever. nearly 3 years. still have them as a backup pair (small hole opened in both the thumb webs) and now I have a pair of Answer gloves which are holding up so far. they seem alittle flimsy but it makes them light and breathable. I usually just buy whatever is on clearance when I need a new pair. but I think ill give Ironclad a try, they have a surprising amount of options for a work glove.
I did a report on Fox gear last year, almost all of their gear has plummeted in quality over the past decade. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html It's a real shame to see a USA brand which formerly made top quality gear outsource to China for gear that falls apart so quickly.
My son and I have a pair of Thor gloves each, had them for about 12 months of weekend riding. They've been through the wash a good few times and I often wear them for cleaning my bike when I forget a brush. The knuckle "armour" has peeled off on one of the fingers but otherwise they are still perfectly good to wear. No idea on country of manufacture.
Does the inside label say where they are made? Plenty of viewers are mentioning these but this USA based brand doesn't say on their website where the gloves are made.
@@crosstrainingenduro just had a look - vietnam ..... l can honestly say that they are the best non dirtbiking gloves that l have used for dirtbiking .....
@@crosstrainingenduro you wont be dissapointed with them ....... l initially bought a pair about 10 years ago as work gloves .... then compared them to what l was using for dirtbike gloves at the time, and the rest is history.
Mechanix's "Gripz" gloves for the win. Made in Vietnam. I have no issues with them so far. The rubber grippy stuff on the fingers grips clutch and brake levers great, super thin too.
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I just recently switched to the Milwaukee glove. $16. Compared to dirtbike gloves they are bullet proof so far and are on average about 1/3 the price. I also have a pair of Mechanics brand gloves on order. $23. They feel even better than the Milwaukee ones. The Milwaukee gloves were a bit stiff on the first couple rides but they broke in fast. After the first wash they were great.
My Milwaukee gloves are still going great, Peter. But I do know there are complaints since they outsourced to China. I'll be going Mechanix next for sure.
I've been using 100% gloves made in Vietnam. I have over 100 hours in the Ridecamp gloves and they have held up great. They don't provide any protection but they work great in hot weather.
My son and I have been using 100% for a year with it holding up nicely for both of us - I have also recently been trying out Husqvarna chain saw gloves that I really like and can recommend.
Unfortunately I have a slightly different experience with 100% brand (not fake ones). They started to tare apart after 3-5 enduro rides (1 month). The quality of the stitching on the fabric was of a pitiful standard
Fox gloves were pretty good in their day, Jake. I used to get the Bombers but in recent years the quality has been terrible. Many say the seams go after two or three rides. One guy split right along a seam just putting them on for the first time.
My alpinestar gloves have last a very long time. I dont remember the model but they are the ones which look like the fox bomber with hard knuckle protection.
After this video I looked at my Furygan Jet Evo hand-gloves and they don't say on the label where its made. A quick google says they're made in Tunisia. I've had them more than 2 years now and used them for everything, both on the road, commuting and dual-sporting. They have held up quite well so far. About 1cm of stitching has broken at the base of my left pinky and the usual scuffing on the palm material. For gloves worth about 40 EUR, I'm quite satisfied.
Alpinestars M4 (2010) - Vietnam: These were my favourites. Held up great during weekend warrior use for 3+ seasons. Starting to show signs of holes in fingertips. Retired them a few years ago, now used as backup pair. Klim Dakar pro (2019) - Vietnam: ~4000km dual sport use. Holding up well so far. No significant signs of wear. Fox Bomber S (2019) - China: Fell apart at the thumb seam during first ride. My mother in law stitched them up (lovely lady), haven't tried them since though.
That bloody thumb seam on the Fox Bombers! Happened all the time when I used them 10 years ago but the rest of the glove lasted okay. The overall quality of Fox gear has dropped badly since then, I won't go near the brand anymore.
Alpinestars work for me, particularly their Racer model. I've a pair that just keeps on giving, for around 2 years now, maybe even more, and doesn't look like they will fall apart any time soon. and at a price of 15-25 USDs, it's not that expensive to chance once every year or two. Made in Vietnam by the way...
I have 2 pairs of 100% cognito D30 with padded knuckles. Made in Vietnam. $35 US. One pair is still going strong after 3 seasons. The other pair is new. I have somewhat small hands, and am extremely picky about the feel and fit, so I buy what feels good, fits good, and is affordable. And I usually buy 2 pair so I can swap out. Since I don't replace any other gear that often, new gloves don't impact my budget much.
Tactical gloves like the Pentagon Storms, the Mechanix Breachers or the Blackhawk Solags are tough and protect really well (much better than most of the MX gloves since they often are fire and cut resitant). Some are even cheaper than some MX gloves. ;) Blackhawks are touch screen compatibles and it's a great feature in fact. Turtleskins are made in the USA but they are quite expensive. Of course, like everyone else I have some Dainese, Fox and O'Neal but well, I don't expect much but looking good so they don't disappoint :D
Great tips, I've just had a look at some of the tactical gloves and they look like a great option. Would you know where those various brands are manufactured? E.g. I looked through the Mechanix site and while it's USA-based they say nothing about where the gloves are actually made.
@@crosstrainingenduro unfortunately unless you hit the hundred bucks tag price you already know where they come from (mainly Vietnam then continental China...) at least they have to comply to EU standards or Mil Spec. Btw in France you cannot ride with MX gloves because they don't comply with CE standards, they are limited to tracks.
I have found that leather (true leather like goat leather) gloves are the best period, my choice is hestra gloves ($70). Yeah yeah if its hot your hands will sweat, but you can't rip them easily and will last for a year or longer depends if you take care of them, i have had mine for 2 years now, zero issues! Also if you get glove wax, they will be water proof, nice for river crossing when you send it! also mechanix gloves like the impact rated ones are the bomb, ($25-$30) these will last for 6 months or if you treat them like shit 3 months (30-40 rides). Much more breathable. With the added protection on the knuckles and fingers come in handy. Removing a rear tire socket wrench slipped and my knuckle smashed the pavement, saved my hand! The only problem is durability of the synthetic leather you will wear down the finger tips to the point of skin exposure, but to be honest that doesn't really matter; thats the only issue with longevity. Now, If you want cheap ass gloves that will only last a season, get Answer Racings AR4 www.hestragloves.us/dakota-5-finger-tan www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-M-Pact-Glove-MPT-58-011/dp/B009KBZ8X4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=13U8IH24FE43K&dchild=1&keywords=mechanix+impact+gloves&qid=1623769082&sprefix=mechanix+im%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-5 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076Y26SG7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've been using Mechanix gloves for a while, can't praise them enough, they literally saved the palm of my hand when the front brake locked up on me on a low speed downhill tarmac turn. Hand hit the pavement first, not a scratch, elbow, shoulder and back got abraded like swiss cheese... they also have light knuckle protection and decent ventilation depending on the model (fabric) you're choosing. top notch
I've been using a pair of made-in-Indonesia Five Stunt Replica street gloves for offroad and a bit of DS riding for 3-4 years, probably have about 300 hours riding on them. They are still going strong, showing some advanced wear but will probably see me through another Canadian riding season. Leather palm, fabric back, with plastic protective knuckle vents and a nice protective hard guard at the base of the palm. They feel so much more protective than MX gloves. Not really too hot either. I'll get another pair to replace them eventually...but will have to see where they are now made.
I used to like the armoured bit for knuckles on the old Fox Bomber gloves before the quality nose-dived, Algee. I'm less worried about the knuckles now with the handguards up high enough to protect them... hopefully.
I tend to shop clearance sections of gear websites and can usually snag good gloves for under $20, which is often cheaper than decent work gloves. MSR gloves with D3O knuckle armor have been my favorite for years, but they don’t seem to make those anymore. I would typically get at least a season out of them, which is pretty good for light weight gloves. Regarding Klim, their quality in general seems to be very inconsistent - some stuff is gold, some is not. I have a friend who is on his 3rd set of warranties Klim Dakar Pro gloves. However, I’ve actually been a big fan of the Klim XC Lite - super light weight, armor where you need it (outside knuckles and fingers), slip on fit (no velcro to fail), and great durable palm material. I’m at almost 2 seasons on a set so far, and it’s only just about done because a hole is abrading through the clutch covering finger.
I agree Dmitriy, Klim seems to be quite hit and miss nowadays. At least the very expensive stuff like pants and jackets are mostly good nowadays, but plenty are finding the gloves don't hold together that well.
Just bought some new Mechanix gloves last week because the 10 pairs I bought years ago are finally done. I wore them one night in my garage doing light cleanup work and they already frayed and coming apart. Night and day compared to the pairs I bought before. I've got a pair of Alpinestars I just bought a couple weeks ago for off road riding, and they seem okay so far, but they're think and focus on ventilation.
I have a pair of Held Sambia rst gloves. They are still going strong after three years of good use. Good venting and protection on the palm area and been washed multiple times. I use them most of the year and would class them a light summer glove but in winter wear a pair of price breakers within the gloves. My experience is good value at around $120.
Using icon raiden deadfall for last two years. road/offroad everyday for summer months. Internal side leather. Gloves like new except touchscreen dots on fingers, disappeared after first month use.
I've only owned three pairs of gloves in the past ten years. Most of which was when I was riding ATV's a lot. In order from best to worst: - Icon Roadbike Gloves - MSR MX Gloves - Fox Gloves My Fox gloves ripped the first time I went out, just by taking them off and putting them on.
There are quite a few reports of Fox gloves splitting just putting them on for the first time. In one case, there was an entire unsewn finger seam. The brand has really gone to the dogs. 😢
I have found the 100% brand MX gloves to last very well. They are very light weight providing great feel for the controls with no bunching up. They are soo comfortable I find no reason to pull them off for the whole day/ride as it doesn't even feel like you are wearing gloves at all. You can operate smart phone touch sreens with the finger tips. Only down side is no protection for back of hand/nuckles. Bark busters take care of most of that. I baught them as a back up spare pare to have in the back pack and now they are my prefered.
I’ve had good luck with my tld gambit gloves. They weren’t exactly cheap, but they have held up through several weekend rides, a 24hr race, and 6 harescrambles.
I run thin Leatt GPX gloves. They're very strong for how light they are. They breath like a stretchy base layer. I can dip my hands into a stream and the gloves will be dry after a 25min on a hot day. It's really nice to not have your calluses swell and skin get soft from sweat. I don't understand how people ride in street gloves off road - plastic clad with fabric layers on top of layers and triple stitching. To each his own I guess. I've picked up 6 pairs of said Leatts on sale. I don't know, if I would pay $45 retail for them though. In the cold weather I run 100% Brisker. Thin and warm enough. Neither offer abrasion resistance though.
Does it say on the inside label where the Leatt gloves are made? I was a bit shocked to see that every single Leatt product I've come across in the shops is made in China so far... neck braces, armour, boots etc.
I've been using mechanix gloves for years. Atv,dirt bike, yard work... working on cars. They're decent. Comfy, fairly durable. The black ones I've used bleed and stain your skin when wet sometimes. They do still rip but I bought a pair of fox gloves( for mountain bike) for 3x the price. Pretty sure it was the second time I wore them that they ripped. Also bleed black. Mechanix gloves are 10 x more durable in my opinion. Still won't last for a long time though. The brown or grey impact gloves are nice
I've had good luck with KLIM Mojave gloves. They last a long time and are very comfortable. Maybe the ones I have were not made in Asia....can't tell...first thing I do is cut out the tags of any new gloves. I do buy Fox DirtPaw gloves when they are cheap and on sale....but I use those for yard work, since they seem to hold up better than Mechanix and cost a lot less! ;-) Lately, I've been using Husqvarna light weight chainsaw gloves for trail maintenance/building and all yard work.....inexpensive and extremely comfortable. Finally wore out my first pair after a year of hard use, so for $20/pair, I call that a win. Haven't tried them for riding....cause I don't ride a pumpkin (KTM) and blaze orange gloves would clash with the Purple Beast YZ250 that is my trail steed. LOL I am extremely particular with all gloves, be they for riding, trail work, yard work, winter warmth, hunting, etc. I abhor thick, bulky gloves and always look for a very tight fit without being constraining.....like a 2nd skin. Maybe it's time for CTE and Traction to start manufacturing and selling some quality gear, since good stuff is hard to find? I don't mind paying a good price if the quality, durability and comfort are there....and if they come in purple, well.....I'll pay a handsome premium too! ;-) Add to your line of billet gas caps, condom catheters and gonad-enhancing t-shirts/sweats? Make a fortune...retire in style to ride more?
Good to hear that feedback, Andrzej. Klim gloves are made in Vietnam. The quality seems to have dropped in recent years since they sold out to a big corporation in 2012 but plenty of riders say their Klim gloves are still lasting okay....
Try fitters gloves from a safety shop, thin enough for dexterity and in Australia if they are cut 5 resistant they will give great protection if you put your hands down in an unplanned dismount. At least made to a safety standard. There are dozens of varieties from hivis to plain grey, some have gel grips to stop vibration, altho less feel.
Blackhawk Fury gloves. They are "tacticool". Had them FOREVER. Used for shooting guns, mild weather hunting, dirtbike, around the yard. Best gloves ever produced.
Recently brought a pair of Shot gloves. Ripped second ride. SCOTT gloves before that last about 6 months. I still have my fox gloves from 2004. One small in palm from wearing through! Only if they still fitted
What are those pink things on the side of your plastics? Gloves wise, I kinda gave in to the idea that they last a few rides and I'll need new ones. Kind of like consumables. I do like my Fast House ones but I haven't worn them long enough to say if they're worth it.
At the last hard enduro, a friend transported my bike to the event. He also attached pink handlebar streamers, rainbow wings, and pink sweatbands. Bastard! And I had to ride it like that all weekend lol. See what you make of the work gloves, Alejandro. We ride every weekend and the guys report them lasting for two to three years.
@@crosstrainingenduro Good to hear you have friends like that! they make life super fun. I do love making a fool of myself on events. I will give the work gloves a try next!
I recently tried the 100% Gloves after hearing that they were lasting. Definitely lasted better than Fox. 6 months out of them and they are rooted riding every weekend. One of my riding mates was saying last ride that he uses Bunnings mechanic gloves and reckons they are awesome.
I think paper mache gloves would last longer than Fox, Glenn. 😂 I am getting some good feedback on the Vietnamese-made 100% gloves from viewers. But I just checked the Australian prices and there are quite a lot of high quality work gloves that are the same price or cheaper... and can last for a few years even being used every weekend. I have sworn off mx gloves for life now.
I buy the fox copies from lazada, they're the only ones that can manage an XXL. Between spikey bushes and using rope saws on bamboo gloves dont last long here.
I used to use riggers gloves on and off for years. They aren't water proof, no ventilation, but great for day to day stuff. PLUS, I worked for Boral for years, they seemed to find their way home a fair bit...
I really like the Camelback Impact CT gloves. I’ve used them for years for a general purpose glove, and occasionally as moto gloves. They’re cheap (about $25 US), very well fitting, and durable. Made in South Korea. Don’t everyone go buy them and drive the price up now!
I've tried FIST gloves several timex, whilst comfortable they fall apart with the smallest crash. Currently using 100% gloves which have been holding up well. They have knuckle protection and are now very comfortable after they worn in.
A real shame, I was stoked to see an Australian brand starting up then disappointed to see they make them in China. Two of our guys use them and they do seem to last okay so far, although one has split a seam just around the wrist from pulling them off. 100% have had a very good rating from viewers so far...
I have had good luck with Thor gloves. I just replaced a pair that lasted me several years with the Thor Spectrum gloves (made in Vietnam). They have good knuckle protection and lots of padding...although I have some decent callouses so the padding isn't really needed for me. I like them to fit tight so there is little or no movement that can cause blisters. I have only ridden with them once so far but they are very comfortable.
@@crosstrainingenduro I bought a pair of Thor Spectrum gloves from RM and they lasted 2 and a half rides and fell apart at the seams. RM gave me a refund so I'm trying a pair of Oneal.
My problem was finding a pair that didn't bunch up an cause blisters but was also big enough for my hands. Ended up with Mechanix Wear M-Pact and M-Pact 2 gloves. The "2's" are slightly thicker for cold weather. Made in Vietnam now. Still way cheaper than buying a "brand" name bike glove and they last around 2 years. Good knuckle protection and palm padding, and the closure strap velcro is still good after 18 months on this last set. I have still a set from 5 years ago that are now yard gloves. 👍👍👍
I've had the same issues. I still opt for my 5 year old Fly gloves, just because they don't have holes in them, a colleague who does a lot of trail making just uses gardening gloves full time now, the ones that are dipped in eurothane?
I have had a pair of thor rebound gloves since 2017, made in Indonesia. I usually ride at least once a week (assuming I am not injured) and I have recently taken to washing the gloves after every ride since they are holding up so well. The palms are just now starting to stretch and bunch up. I would like to get some Five brand gloves because they have some palm and wrist protection (break a scaphoid bone and you are out at least 16 weeks).
I'm using Revit's dirt 2, these gloves are made for the road, leather with knuckle protection - used them about 3 years, and now also for dirt rides, even on hot days they work beautifully.
If you go with fox, the legion gloves have lasted the longest of all the fox glove range that I've tested. They also take a little bit to break in with all that rubber on the knuckles. But they still tear apart at the fingers like most mx gloves.
I tend to avoid Fox with all their products now, Tony. The quality has plummeted, and if you look at their Facebook page feedback their aftersales service is terrible. They seem to just be milking their brand for all the profit they can make nowadays. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
Klim Inversion Pro (windstopper) have held up well for me. They are fairly warm without being thick. Have some knuckle protection. Latest are made in Vietnam. I’ve had a few pair. If gloves are too thick in fingers, I have a big problem with them. I like to keep forefingers on brake/clutch- but move back sometimes and if too thick, that is pretty clumsy. Of course, I’m pretty clumsy too, and need all the help I can get.
buying and happy using cheap China gloves since years for off-road. they don't last that long, but at 10 us per pair I always have fresh stock and change them frequently. they provide enough safety for me.
Icon road gloves work well for me. Ones with a leather palm and mesh back. Lots of crashes on rocky downhills where my hands took the brunt of the impact and theyre scuffed but still fine. Not cheap but i doubt ill need to replace these for a while yet.
I'm on my 3rd pair of fox bomber gloves. Each pair has lasted several years (probably helped by a lack of riding) the last 2 pair have been made in china. I have had to re-stich along several of the fingers, other than that they just feel way more flimsy, and the knuckle guards feel thin and crack really easy compared to the non china made pair. I have tried a pair of the Milwaukee demolition gloves and honestly they are pretty good.
Fox gloves were generally very good years back... the Bombers would usually split at the base of the thumb quickly but otherwise kept going. Now the quality is terrible, as is their customer service if you look at their Facebook feedback page. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
I have had pretty good luck with cheap O’Neal gloves when I ride in cross country races, but for playing around I have used thin work gloves and had good luck with them.
Been using wells lamont leather gloves for years and each glove lasts several seasons but they run hot in the summer. Would be a good idea to perforate them if possible
Started using mx gloves while in the bush. They don't last long. Since then I've been using motorcycle street gloves. 2 Speed&Strength, 1 Joe Rocket, and switched between them, over the years. The JR are 6 years old and the wrist part is ragged a bit from pulling on and off, but the rest of the gloves are in decent shape. One pair of SS gloves are all leather with gel palms and the other pair are built like mx gloves but thicker leather palms. Still great shape. Have also a brand new(5 years old) pair of Five gloves with plastic knuckles and a palm slider, never used yet😁 Some of the demo gloves you mention are some of the toughest and most comfortable, in a riding environment. But also getting stupid expensive. 8 hours handling lumber in a mill, nothing lasts 3 months. Look to street gloves on sale.👍 Goggles are another item that's worth looking outside of the moto industry. It seems every model of goggles has tear off posts🙄 I'm hooked on snow goggles. Dragon Alliance foam started breaking down after 3 years and now love my 509 Revolvers.
They are expensive. The 509 I have are as well but super easy to remove lens, with gloves on. And come in lots colors and tints. There's a bunch of new snow goggle brands I suspect are Chinese which are cheap to mid range. Magnet lens. Some other features of high end ones.
please please please try fast house gloves. whole season and they look just as good as i bought them. i’m on my third pair. only reason i lost first pair was from road crash second i just got another on impulse lol
Shift, Thor and 100% have been pretty decent for me, I even use them while doing trail maintenance work. The shift gloves lasted 4 years of my abuse. Fox and Fly: fell apart 2nd time I put them on. Generic Mechanic gloves have worked pretty well too, they're just a bit hot in warm weather riding.
when the most expensive fox gloves fell apart, I bought on sale the cheapest MSR gloves are very thin and it seemed that they are about to fall apart, to my surprise, nothing is happening to them, I have them for quite a long time .. in winter I use winter cycling gloves bought at the local Aldi supermarket they cost pennies and I have them for a few years now and they are doing great
100% Airmatic, I get a season out of them and the fit and finish is excellent!!! $30 a pair... never found anything that fits as good or lasts as long... my leather work gloves last a week to a month for comparison....
The problem with many work gloves is that they are designed to have grippy palms. If they catch the ground, it will make short work of your scaphoid or collar bone instead of allowing you slide to a graceful stop. Even the relatively non-grippy ones won't perform as well a proper palm slider. Obviously not a problem in loose conditions, but rock and bitumen would be a no go for me.
Good to hear they are not falling apart for everyone! I read through the feedback on Fox's Facebook page and so many were failing within the first three rides.
@@crosstrainingenduro maybe I got the lucky batch. My mate had a pair of fly racing gloves and you may as well have wore latex gloves they ripped that easily.
I use 100% gloves for hot weather. Good ventilation and I wear them until I wear through the leather on the fingers. No knuckle protection and they are very thin which is my personal preference.
I'm using FLY RACING MX gloves for almost a year in mostly off road conditions and I've been in some slides and crashes with them and they are still looking almost brand new, got nothing bad to say about them although they do not have any protection ( I just don't care), for the more adventurous rides I got a pair of acerbis Gloves with knuckles protection, I have them for almost 2 years and used them for enduro and adventure rides and they grip and fill very good but unfortunately not so ventilated.
@@crosstrainingenduro the FLY RACING model is f-16, the acerbis I just can't remember the model, they are both manufactured in China, it is just another example that shows us that there are different "levels" of China and it's actually the brand that is totally responsible for their products quality, for example I also got acerbis suit that I use for almost 2 years and have been in several crashes, roll overs and slides and it looks perfectly fine, maybe not the most ventilated but I can live with that:).
I've run Fox Bomber gloves for years and they have lasted for 6+ years each set. My current pair are starting to run out of life atm but I am hesitant to buy the latest version based on the quality of Fox gear at the moment.
I'm sure Fox gloves still hold together in some cases, but the number of reports of them only lasting two or three rides is high, James. One guy split right along the finger seam just putting them on. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
@@crosstrainingenduro yeah I had a pretty bad accident just over twelve months ago and slid along on rocks and gravel and the gloves I am still wearing didnt show any signs of damage post crash.
Having made some bad experiences with mx gloves with synthetic materials I always insist on leather on the palms. At the moment I am wearing the German-Label VANUCCI VX-1 (, leather on the inside, mesh on the outside. Have been using them for a few years now and they show barely any signs of wear.
Mechanix brand, "Impact" model. A bit of knuckle protection, durable (I'm going into my 3rd year now with the same pair) and get them on sale for about 20 bucks cdn.
I've got some "RJAYS skid mens" gloves, they are ventilated and there is near no sign of wear after 6 months use. Tag says they are made in Pakistan and have Kevlar in them too.
I use Alpinestars Techstar gloves. I was unlucky to get my finger caught in the rear disc after a fall. De-gloved/chopped the end of my finger off to the first knuckle (pretty much ripped the flesh) yet the glove survived and didnt even rip!
Ouch! I often wonder how often this sort of thing happens... fingers into spokes or between the chain and sprockets if the rear wheel rotation gets reversed in a big crash. There are pics on forums from one guy who cut a few fingers off lubing his chain. 🤔
@@crosstrainingenduro Agree, must be rare and a freak accident for sure! The bike fell back on me after a hill climb attempt. Obviously the bike still in gear and i must have got my finger caught as a pushed the bike away from me. Needless to say, I've got a nice scar, deformed finger end with 50% feeling. I was back riding 6 weeks later however (trying to get over the fear!). But back to point, the gloves survived!
ps. love the videos and contents (and humour). Keep up the good work. I live near Kamloops as well, so nice to see you guys showing videos of the place!
Plenty of Kamloops footage come, I went a bit crazy with the helmet cam when I was over there. Can't wait to get back in 2022 if this virus settles down.
i used to love fox dirtpaw gloves after buying two sets that fell apart in afew rides i will no longer be wasting my money! I now use FIVE gloves they are about the same price, well vented really comfortable and are definitely more durable.
On my 3rd pair of Fox Bomber Gloves now. Great protection and mobility and they last quite long. Those 3 pairs combined lasted 10 years now. But I don't think they make them anymore :(
That's great if your most recent pair are still holding together okay. The quality has plummeted in recent years, many say Fox gloves barely last three rides. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
I have 3 sets of fly racing gloves all made in China 2011 f16, 2016 lite and 2018 kinetic, all are in good condition with no rips holes or loose stitching, I used my my 2011 f16 gloves for 5 years before I upgraded to the 2016 lite gloves and still use the f16s on cold days to keep my hands warmer, They’d have over 200 hours in them with no issues at all. My old man has 2 sets of Thor gloves 2008 and 2015 both in working order except one finger in the set from 2008 has a small hole in it
Good to hear Luke. From all the comments I've heard back, almost all 100% gloves comments have been positive. And those for Fly and Thor have been mostly positive.
Does the inside label say where they were made, Holger? The website says there's an R&D department in France and a technical lab in Italy, but doesn't say where their factories are.
Don't know really, I always cut the inside labels out when they are new. But just ordered a new pair of E2 straight away. Very excited how they are and let you know about the inside label as soon as they arrived. None can say social media does not boost sales. :)
My current favorite is Mechanix Wear. USA Brand. Durahide fast fit, Mpact or Cow Driver are my faves. They last for a hundred or more hours of riding. I keep a few pairs in rotation and across the 3, I've got 280 hours of enduro riding. I don't know where those models are made since I tear the tags off of things. But Mecahnix Wear states their gloves are made in the following countries. China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, and Cambodia. So I guess it depends on which model you buy. I like leather work gloves of any brand. Hardware store cheepos. :) The leather gives better abrasion resistance when falling in rock gardens.
I've had heaps of guys in north America saying Mechanix are great, I'll be going for these next. The most popular seem to be the M-pact ones which are made in Vietnam.
@@crosstrainingenduro I had a couple pairs of the M-pact Leather. I think they now call them the M-Pact Durahide. They lasted for years. I also had the regular M-Pact gloves.. they have a synthetic leather palm. They didn't last long at all. The rubber dirt bike grips wore a hole in mine quickly. I'd recommend the M-Pact Leather/Durahide.
I have heard that this is becoming a more common problem with moto gear. Years ago I bought a bunch of gear that was on closeout and was such a good deal, that I obtained several items (including 4-5 pairs of gloves, and I already had several sets of gloves that I never used). Now I am a little worried that when I need new stuff, its all gonna fall apart. I use to look at "work" gloves like "mechanix" and other brands as northing new (when they first came out) sort of basically glorified dirt bike gloves copies. Now I guess they might actually be "glorified" (better quality) dirt bike gloves.
I'm getting enough positive comments about 100% and Thor gloves to indicate the quality is still good with those brands. But I suspect any well known brand of work glove is going to last much better usually...
THANKS EVERYONE, HERE ARE THE BEST GLOVES AS RATED BY VIEWERS!
Fly 80%
Alpinestar 80%
Klim 65%
Thor 45%
Fox 21%
You can see the full video here. th-cam.com/video/XJROr02g9PI/w-d-xo.html
One in three riders are NOT using motorbikes gloves!
Mechanix work gloves are the highest rated.
Ironclad came second.
Milwaukee came third (quality dropping now they are made in China).
Other options? Tactical/military gloves! Sometimes at very cheap prices in army surplus stores.
Chainsaw gloves work well for some riders (Stihl gloves made in China, quality ain't so good).
Climbing/rappelling/belaying gloves are another option for some riders.
Cycling/mountain bike gloves are sometimes cheaper and better quality.
Fitters gloves - go cut 5 resistance for protection.
Looking for made in USA? Try Midwest gloves.
Motocross gloves? Getting good feedback on the 100% gloves, made in Vietnam.
Thor motocross gloves have good feedback too, made in Vietnam.
Viewers agree Fox gloves are incredibly bad quality nowadays.
Aussies are mentioning the Australian brand, 'Fist' gloves. Unfortunately these are all made in China. 😢
Jerseys and pants as rated by you?
Klim 85%
Fly 75%
Troy Lee 60%
Moose 50%
MSR 45%
Oneal 35%
Thor 15%
Fox 5%
This was based on the positive and negative comments from 350 owners.
I like my gloves like my favorite underwear: so thin that you hardly know you’re wearing any. I have noticed no difference between brands over the last 15 years so I just buy whatever is on clearance and consider it a better investment than titanium bolts or chrome brake fluid reservoir caps
Chrome brake fluid reservoir caps, Duane??! Shut up and take my money! 😁
I’ve used thick gloves and I hated them but I moved to some thin FXR gloves and they feel way better
Mechanix work gloves get lots of good comments from viewers: USA brand but made in Vietnam.
Other options? Tactical/military gloves! Sometimes at very cheap prices in army surplus stores.
Chainsaw gloves work well for some riders (Stihl gloves made in China, quality ain't so good).
Climbing/rappelling/belaying gloves are another option for some riders.
Cycling/mountain bike gloves are sometimes cheaper and better quality.
Fitters gloves - go cut 5 resistance for protection.
Looking for made in USA? Try Midwest gloves.
Motocross gloves? Getting good feedback on the 100% gloves, made in Vietnam.
Thor motocross gloves have good feedback too, made in Vietnam.
Viewers agree Fox gloves are incredibly bad quality nowadays.
Aussies are mentioning the Australian brand, 'Fist' gloves. Unfortunately these are all made in China. 😢
Yes there are some good Gloves that were made not specifically for motorcycles but work fine, but in my opinion dedicated motorcycle gloves are designed for the needs we bikers have, such as grip, fit, ventilation and a pocket for inheritance order for those of us who ride hard enduro with a stock DR650 ;)
I agree with you on the fox gloves. Dirtpaws are coming apart after a few hours. Have had decent luck with Klim Mojave gloves ( base, not pro) and the trusty mechanic gloves
This was a recent report on Fox quality... th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
I remember reading in the book Zen and the art of motorcycle repair he talks about his old leather gloves that are molded to his hand and actually cool due to sweat. My dad always rode in leather work gloves. Seems they would be slippery when wet
Yep.. Fox Dirtpaws are garbage. fingers consistently breakthrough within 8-10 days of riding. Looking forward to trying the work glove option. Thanks @Cross Training Enduro , you guys are swell!
Super glue the stitching!!
I do a lot of welding and grinding in my shop and I would always wear out my left hand gloves much sooner because of how I weld, and cut with my cut off wheels. The stitching would fail then the fingers would open up.
Tried running super glue all around the stitching and the gloves lasted until the finger pads wore through! A little bit stiff for a day or so but they loosened up and lasted much, much longer!!
Interesting, Jack! I wonder though if there might be some types of thread that might dissolve with super glue?
@@crosstrainingenduro I haven't had any problems doing it. Good welding gloves are sewn with Kevlar thread. TIG welding gloves are thinner than regular welding gloves and may be a good choice.
Regardless, give the glue a try. I think any glue that soaks in should help hold things together and keep it from unravelling.
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Two trials, two 2t enduros and just aquired a new 480, all Betas!
You're a bad influence Sir!😉
I used a pair of snap on "mechanic" type gloves once as an emergency, I always wear them on the trials now when it's not cold 👍
Same here. Except I go for mechanix
@@popoki1178 impact and xxl
I recently ordered a pair of Mechanix gloves but they haven’t arrived yet. Im sick of Fox gloves lasting a couple of rides
I'd be interested to hear what the little inside label says about the country of manufacture.... it's strange that a USA-based company isn't saying their gloves are made in the USA. It makes me suspect they outsource to a cheaper country.
I ride and work with Mechanix gloves and they work fine (nothing amazing) but they've gotten too expensive for what they are. Not sure where they're made but I'd be very surprised if it's the US. Not much made here anymore unfortunately. And if it is made here they will make sure that you know it.
@@crosstrainingenduro Probably right re country of origin. I’ll take a look and let you know. It will be interesting to see how they compare to brand name mx gloves 🤷♂️ I took a look at them in Bunnings a couple weeks back and they looked ok but were quite a bit more expensive than what I paid on eBay. TBH Id be just happy to get a year out of a pair of gloves these days rather than a few rides
I've had a few guys say the M-pact gloves are made in Vietnam so I reckon that's probably the same for their whole range.
@@crosstrainingenduro i looked online and saw that they're military/tactical gloves are US made but i think it was only that model.
I have an old pair of fox bomber gloves that have lasted for about 10 years but are ready to be retired. Used them for motocross for about 3 or 4 years, mountain biking since I bought them, and also on street bikes too. Only issue with them is the pad on the palm is starting to get a little too thin now. I'm sure the newer version of them wouldn't last as long but figured id give em a shot. The construction/demo gloves are a really good idea. Seems like they would have some fantastic padding.
Can confirm, the new ones fall apart almost instantly.. The old ones were much, much better.
I used to use Fox Bomber about 10 years ago and they lasted fairly well. The seam would pull apart at the base of the thumb quickly, but the rest was fine. Today are they are incredibly bad. As is most Fox gear unfortunately. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
I mountain bike ride and still have a pair of spanco gel pad gloves that have stood the test of time both in the tropics and dry arid bush . They are a lucky purchase and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
My fist gloves have been faultless over the last 12 months of riding. Even went for a slide palms down on gravel at about 60kph and they arent giving me any concerns about needing replacement anytime soon. Outstanding for summer gloves
Two guys in our group use them, Matt. It's just a shame they get them made in China. Both sets are wearing okay although one has split a seam after maybe two dozen rides. Interesting to see they don't do any armoured or padded versions...
Quite a few years ago I bought a pair of Fly brand gloves. Fit very well and lasted quite well. After about a year they were still holding up well and I decided to grab another pair. The pair I received didn't fit well (too tight despite that they were the same size as the first pair!) and fell apart after six months. I now wear various brands of work gloves. They're cheap enough to buy and if they don't work out for riding I can still use them as work gloves!
Quite a few comments about the Fly gloves not lasting... Thor and 100% seem to rate well though. Like you, I'm just going with work gloves from now on.
I've ridden sponsored by a textile manufacturer from Indonesia, the brand named Avelio. They make cheap neat gloves and riding gear. The glove cost around 10 euro and pretty much durable since I've used it for 2 years, have been through a lot of crash but it still safe my skin from crash abrasion
I use Alpinestars mx gloves. They have been long lasting and very comfortable. I prefer a very minimal glove design.
I have two years in on a set of Klim Dakar gloves, tag shows made in Vietnam. So far, they show very little wear, but I’m more of a weekend rider than every spare second.
I ran a pair of Fox Dirtpaw gloves for about 10 years, then replaced them with an updated set. Got about two rides out of those.
Two rides is pretty good when it comes to the crap Fox hand out, Ian. 😂
I use ROCKBROS, I’m not sure where they are manufactured, they’re cycling gloves but extremely durable gloves!! I highly recommend them!
They decently priced. Still made in China but they look solid. Seems like you can’t escape the Asian invasion! 😯
I don't mind stuff made in Vietnam or Pakistan, they've both a long history with textiles and if the quality is good them I'm a happy chappy. Plus their way better behaved on the international stage than China is.
Hi Barry, I made similar experiences with my gloves until 3 years ago when I lost my gloves in France. So I went into the next motorbike store just to get something to cover my hands. They had nothing in their shelves for off-road riding so I bought the lightest and cheapest gloves I could find in that store. They were not really cheap at a retail price of 40€ but this was all they had. Don't laugh, it is a ladies model made by Furygan called Jet Evo II and till today they are my favourite gloves, off-road and on-road as they are road legal in Europe. They have even a metacarpal protection. Furygan is a french company, no markings in the gloves where they are made, so my conclusion is that they are made in France. They come in sizes up to 3XL - DOH But they might not be available down-under. Successor of the Jet Evo II is called now Jet D3O. These will be my next gloves, if the old ones fall apart one day... still waiting ;-)
Interesting! Yes according to the Furygan website they are made in France. 'Gant' is French for glove but they shorten it to 'gan' for the brand name. There is an Aussie website for them too.
really like the Alpinestars smx-1 Air v2 gloves not just for offroad but street too, they let a lot of airflow through and have very good knuckle protection. not entirely sure how long they would last in hard enduro. They kind of work with touch screens but are very particular about where you touch, still means can do GPS inputs or use your phone a little. The leather palm also is very durable. I've used a lot of Mechanix gloves for actual work in a lumber yard in the past and the impact protection on them doesn't seem good enough for riding on the street, it's more dialed for if something falls on your hands rather than your hand crashing into the ground, and would probably rip off relatively quickly if you landed your hand wrong.
I'd agree most work gloves are probably not going to be that great for street riding!
the Fox gloves I had were comfortable, but fell apart after 1 season
my Thors lasted forever. nearly 3 years. still have them as a backup pair (small hole opened in both the thumb webs)
and now I have a pair of Answer gloves which are holding up so far. they seem alittle flimsy but it makes them light and breathable.
I usually just buy whatever is on clearance when I need a new pair. but I think ill give Ironclad a try, they have a surprising amount of options for a work glove.
I did a report on Fox gear last year, almost all of their gear has plummeted in quality over the past decade. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html It's a real shame to see a USA brand which formerly made top quality gear outsource to China for gear that falls apart so quickly.
My son and I have a pair of Thor gloves each, had them for about 12 months of weekend riding. They've been through the wash a good few times and I often wear them for cleaning my bike when I forget a brush. The knuckle "armour" has peeled off on one of the fingers but otherwise they are still perfectly good to wear. No idea on country of manufacture.
"Mechanix" gloves! Very good fit, comfortable and durable. About 30 GBP ..... much much better than the Ironclad you mentioned.
Does the inside label say where they are made? Plenty of viewers are mentioning these but this USA based brand doesn't say on their website where the gloves are made.
@@crosstrainingenduro just had a look - vietnam ..... l can honestly say that they are the best non dirtbiking gloves that l have used for dirtbiking .....
Thanks, a few other confirmed this too. I reckon I'll try these next. 👍
@@crosstrainingenduro you wont be dissapointed with them ....... l initially bought a pair about 10 years ago as work gloves .... then compared them to what l was using for dirtbike gloves at the time, and the rest is history.
My FIVE MX PRO have so far lasted me 40hrs and still going without damage. Very happy with them so far!
Mechanix's "Gripz" gloves for the win. Made in Vietnam. I have no issues with them so far. The rubber grippy stuff on the fingers grips clutch and brake levers great, super thin too.
Thanks, plenty of guys have been recommending them and I was hoping they weren't made in China. I'll be keen to try this brand next...
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I just recently switched to the Milwaukee glove. $16. Compared to dirtbike gloves they are bullet proof so far and are on average about 1/3 the price. I also have a pair of Mechanics brand gloves on order. $23. They feel even better than the Milwaukee ones. The Milwaukee gloves were a bit stiff on the first couple rides but they broke in fast. After the first wash they were great.
My Milwaukee gloves are still going great, Peter. But I do know there are complaints since they outsourced to China. I'll be going Mechanix next for sure.
I've been using 100% gloves made in Vietnam. I have over 100 hours in the Ridecamp gloves and they have held up great. They don't provide any protection but they work great in hot weather.
Good to hear about a brand not made in China, Bryan. How was the price?
Can confirm the 100% gloves & goggles hold up decently! 🤘
My son and I have been using 100% for a year with it holding up nicely for both of us - I have also recently been trying out Husqvarna chain saw gloves that I really like and can recommend.
Viewer feedback has been consistently good with the Thor and 100% brands, Bryan.... both made in Vietnam.
Unfortunately I have a slightly different experience with 100% brand (not fake ones). They started to tare apart after 3-5 enduro rides (1 month). The quality of the stitching on the fabric was of a pitiful standard
Got a pair of old fox mtb gloves the sidewinder from 2016 have held up really well so far for both motorbike and push bike
Fox gloves were pretty good in their day, Jake. I used to get the Bombers but in recent years the quality has been terrible. Many say the seams go after two or three rides. One guy split right along a seam just putting them on for the first time.
My alpinestar gloves have last a very long time. I dont remember the model but they are the ones which look like the fox bomber with hard knuckle protection.
After this video I looked at my Furygan Jet Evo hand-gloves and they don't say on the label where its made. A quick google says they're made in Tunisia. I've had them more than 2 years now and used them for everything, both on the road, commuting and dual-sporting. They have held up quite well so far. About 1cm of stitching has broken at the base of my left pinky and the usual scuffing on the palm material. For gloves worth about 40 EUR, I'm quite satisfied.
Interesting! I think Dianese get quite a bit of their stuff made in Tunisia too...
Alpinestars M4 (2010) - Vietnam:
These were my favourites.
Held up great during weekend warrior use for 3+ seasons. Starting to show signs of holes in fingertips. Retired them a few years ago, now used as backup pair.
Klim Dakar pro (2019) - Vietnam:
~4000km dual sport use. Holding up well so far. No significant signs of wear.
Fox Bomber S (2019) - China:
Fell apart at the thumb seam during first ride. My mother in law stitched them up (lovely lady), haven't tried them since though.
That bloody thumb seam on the Fox Bombers! Happened all the time when I used them 10 years ago but the rest of the glove lasted okay. The overall quality of Fox gear has dropped badly since then, I won't go near the brand anymore.
Alpinestars work for me, particularly their Racer model. I've a pair that just keeps on giving, for around 2 years now, maybe even more, and doesn't look like they will fall apart any time soon.
and at a price of 15-25 USDs, it's not that expensive to chance once every year or two.
Made in Vietnam by the way...
I have 2 pairs of 100% cognito D30 with padded knuckles. Made in Vietnam. $35 US.
One pair is still going strong after 3 seasons. The other pair is new.
I have somewhat small hands, and am extremely picky about the feel and fit, so I buy what feels good, fits good, and is affordable.
And I usually buy 2 pair so I can swap out.
Since I don't replace any other gear that often, new gloves don't impact my budget much.
Tactical gloves like the Pentagon Storms, the Mechanix Breachers or the Blackhawk Solags are tough and protect really well (much better than most of the MX gloves since they often are fire and cut resitant). Some are even cheaper than some MX gloves. ;) Blackhawks are touch screen compatibles and it's a great feature in fact. Turtleskins are made in the USA but they are quite expensive.
Of course, like everyone else I have some Dainese, Fox and O'Neal but well, I don't expect much but looking good so they don't disappoint :D
Great tips, I've just had a look at some of the tactical gloves and they look like a great option. Would you know where those various brands are manufactured? E.g. I looked through the Mechanix site and while it's USA-based they say nothing about where the gloves are actually made.
@@crosstrainingenduro unfortunately unless you hit the hundred bucks tag price you already know where they come from (mainly Vietnam then continental China...) at least they have to comply to EU standards or Mil Spec. Btw in France you cannot ride with MX gloves because they don't comply with CE standards, they are limited to tracks.
I have found that leather (true leather like goat leather) gloves are the best period, my choice is hestra gloves ($70). Yeah yeah if its hot your hands will sweat, but you can't rip them easily and will last for a year or longer depends if you take care of them, i have had mine for 2 years now, zero issues! Also if you get glove wax, they will be water proof, nice for river crossing when you send it!
also mechanix gloves like the impact rated ones are the bomb, ($25-$30) these will last for 6 months or if you treat them like shit 3 months (30-40 rides). Much more breathable. With the added protection on the knuckles and fingers come in handy. Removing a rear tire socket wrench slipped and my knuckle smashed the pavement, saved my hand! The only problem is durability of the synthetic leather you will wear down the finger tips to the point of skin exposure, but to be honest that doesn't really matter; thats the only issue with longevity.
Now, If you want cheap ass gloves that will only last a season, get Answer Racings AR4
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I've been using Mechanix gloves for a while, can't praise them enough, they literally saved the palm of my hand when the front brake locked up on me on a low speed downhill tarmac turn. Hand hit the pavement first, not a scratch, elbow, shoulder and back got abraded like swiss cheese... they also have light knuckle protection and decent ventilation depending on the model (fabric) you're choosing. top notch
which model?
@@overeast. originals are beaut if youre just doing slow work, great for track maint/clearing work as well
I've been using a pair of made-in-Indonesia Five Stunt Replica street gloves for offroad and a bit of DS riding for 3-4 years, probably have about 300 hours riding on them. They are still going strong, showing some advanced wear but will probably see me through another Canadian riding season. Leather palm, fabric back, with plastic protective knuckle vents and a nice protective hard guard at the base of the palm. They feel so much more protective than MX gloves. Not really too hot either. I'll get another pair to replace them eventually...but will have to see where they are now made.
I used to like the armoured bit for knuckles on the old Fox Bomber gloves before the quality nose-dived, Algee. I'm less worried about the knuckles now with the handguards up high enough to protect them... hopefully.
I tend to shop clearance sections of gear websites and can usually snag good gloves for under $20, which is often cheaper than decent work gloves. MSR gloves with D3O knuckle armor have been my favorite for years, but they don’t seem to make those anymore. I would typically get at least a season out of them, which is pretty good for light weight gloves. Regarding Klim, their quality in general seems to be very inconsistent - some stuff is gold, some is not. I have a friend who is on his 3rd set of warranties Klim Dakar Pro gloves. However, I’ve actually been a big fan of the Klim XC Lite - super light weight, armor where you need it (outside knuckles and fingers), slip on fit (no velcro to fail), and great durable palm material. I’m at almost 2 seasons on a set so far, and it’s only just about done because a hole is abrading through the clutch covering finger.
I agree Dmitriy, Klim seems to be quite hit and miss nowadays. At least the very expensive stuff like pants and jackets are mostly good nowadays, but plenty are finding the gloves don't hold together that well.
Just bought some new Mechanix gloves last week because the 10 pairs I bought years ago are finally done. I wore them one night in my garage doing light cleanup work and they already frayed and coming apart. Night and day compared to the pairs I bought before.
I've got a pair of Alpinestars I just bought a couple weeks ago for off road riding, and they seem okay so far, but they're think and focus on ventilation.
A real bummer when good brands start to go cheap with the quality.
REV IT Sand are the best gloves I've ever used for highway to dirt enduro/trail-connecting
I have a pair of Novik my friend Phil Smage turned me onto years ago. They are great fitting and seem to hold up decent.
I have a pair of Held Sambia rst gloves. They are still going strong after three years of good use. Good venting and protection on the palm area and been washed multiple times. I use them most of the year and would class them a light summer glove but in winter wear a pair of price breakers within the gloves. My experience is good value at around $120.
Using icon raiden deadfall for last two years. road/offroad everyday for summer months. Internal side leather. Gloves like new except touchscreen dots on fingers, disappeared after first month use.
I've only owned three pairs of gloves in the past ten years. Most of which was when I was riding ATV's a lot.
In order from best to worst:
- Icon Roadbike Gloves
- MSR MX Gloves
- Fox Gloves
My Fox gloves ripped the first time I went out, just by taking them off and putting them on.
There are quite a few reports of Fox gloves splitting just putting them on for the first time. In one case, there was an entire unsewn finger seam. The brand has really gone to the dogs. 😢
I have found the 100% brand MX gloves to last very well. They are very light weight providing great feel for the controls with no bunching up. They are soo comfortable I find no reason to pull them off for the whole day/ride as it doesn't even feel like you are wearing gloves at all. You can operate smart phone touch sreens with the finger tips. Only down side is no protection for back of hand/nuckles. Bark busters take care of most of that. I baught them as a back up spare pare to have in the back pack and now they are my prefered.
I’ve had good luck with my tld gambit gloves. They weren’t exactly cheap, but they have held up through several weekend rides, a 24hr race, and 6 harescrambles.
I run thin Leatt GPX gloves. They're very strong for how light they are. They breath like a stretchy base layer. I can dip my hands into a stream and the gloves will be dry after a 25min on a hot day. It's really nice to not have your calluses swell and skin get soft from sweat. I don't understand how people ride in street gloves off road - plastic clad with fabric layers on top of layers and triple stitching. To each his own I guess.
I've picked up 6 pairs of said Leatts on sale. I don't know, if I would pay $45 retail for them though.
In the cold weather I run 100% Brisker. Thin and warm enough. Neither offer abrasion resistance though.
Does it say on the inside label where the Leatt gloves are made? I was a bit shocked to see that every single Leatt product I've come across in the shops is made in China so far... neck braces, armour, boots etc.
@@crosstrainingenduro I've removed all tags already. But I'm sure it's China.
I've been using MacTools impact gloves had them for about three years and holding up fine.
I've been using mechanix gloves for years. Atv,dirt bike, yard work... working on cars.
They're decent.
Comfy, fairly durable.
The black ones I've used bleed and stain your skin when wet sometimes. They do still rip but I bought a pair of fox gloves( for mountain bike) for 3x the price. Pretty sure it was the second time I wore them that they ripped. Also bleed black.
Mechanix gloves are 10 x more durable in my opinion. Still won't last for a long time though.
The brown or grey impact gloves are nice
I've had good luck with KLIM Mojave gloves. They last a long time and are very comfortable. Maybe the ones I have were not made in Asia....can't tell...first thing I do is cut out the tags of any new gloves. I do buy Fox DirtPaw gloves when they are cheap and on sale....but I use those for yard work, since they seem to hold up better than Mechanix and cost a lot less! ;-) Lately, I've been using Husqvarna light weight chainsaw gloves for trail maintenance/building and all yard work.....inexpensive and extremely comfortable. Finally wore out my first pair after a year of hard use, so for $20/pair, I call that a win. Haven't tried them for riding....cause I don't ride a pumpkin (KTM) and blaze orange gloves would clash with the Purple Beast YZ250 that is my trail steed. LOL I am extremely particular with all gloves, be they for riding, trail work, yard work, winter warmth, hunting, etc. I abhor thick, bulky gloves and always look for a very tight fit without being constraining.....like a 2nd skin.
Maybe it's time for CTE and Traction to start manufacturing and selling some quality gear, since good stuff is hard to find? I don't mind paying a good price if the quality, durability and comfort are there....and if they come in purple, well.....I'll pay a handsome premium too! ;-) Add to your line of billet gas caps, condom catheters and gonad-enhancing t-shirts/sweats? Make a fortune...retire in style to ride more?
Good to hear that feedback, Andrzej. Klim gloves are made in Vietnam. The quality seems to have dropped in recent years since they sold out to a big corporation in 2012 but plenty of riders say their Klim gloves are still lasting okay....
Try fitters gloves from a safety shop, thin enough for dexterity and in Australia if they are cut 5 resistant they will give great protection if you put your hands down in an unplanned dismount. At least made to a safety standard. There are dozens of varieties from hivis to plain grey, some have gel grips to stop vibration, altho less feel.
Thanks John, I added this to the pinned first comment.
Just bought a pair of Helly Hansen's Workwear airmesh impact gloves. We'll see how they do.
I've been using a pair of Matco mechanic gloves for a while the have a fabric back and a synthetic palm the have a skeleton hand print on the back
Blackhawk Fury gloves. They are "tacticool". Had them FOREVER. Used for shooting guns, mild weather hunting, dirtbike, around the yard. Best gloves ever produced.
Does the inside label say where they are made, Tim?
I’ve had good luck with fox dirtpaws, no holes although the rubber pieces do fall off eventually lol
Recently brought a pair of Shot gloves. Ripped second ride. SCOTT gloves before that last about 6 months. I still have my fox gloves from 2004. One small in palm from wearing through! Only if they still fitted
So many crap mx brands now. 😢 From everything I read, Fox are the worst. It's a real shame to see them fall so far...
I have the fox dirt paws with carbon knuckle guard and they are awesome, had them over a year no signs of wear other than Velcro does grip very well
Great to see not all Fox gloves are falling apart within a few rides, Tom. The failure rate is ridiculously high nowadays.
Red wing work gloves have been awesome for me!
What are those pink things on the side of your plastics?
Gloves wise, I kinda gave in to the idea that they last a few rides and I'll need new ones. Kind of like consumables.
I do like my Fast House ones but I haven't worn them long enough to say if they're worth it.
At the last hard enduro, a friend transported my bike to the event. He also attached pink handlebar streamers, rainbow wings, and pink sweatbands. Bastard! And I had to ride it like that all weekend lol. See what you make of the work gloves, Alejandro. We ride every weekend and the guys report them lasting for two to three years.
@@crosstrainingenduro Good to hear you have friends like that! they make life super fun.
I do love making a fool of myself on events.
I will give the work gloves a try next!
I recently tried the 100% Gloves after hearing that they were lasting.
Definitely lasted better than Fox.
6 months out of them and they are rooted riding every weekend.
One of my riding mates was saying last ride that he uses Bunnings mechanic gloves and reckons they are awesome.
I think paper mache gloves would last longer than Fox, Glenn. 😂 I am getting some good feedback on the Vietnamese-made 100% gloves from viewers. But I just checked the Australian prices and there are quite a lot of high quality work gloves that are the same price or cheaper... and can last for a few years even being used every weekend. I have sworn off mx gloves for life now.
I buy the fox copies from lazada, they're the only ones that can manage an XXL. Between spikey bushes and using rope saws on bamboo gloves dont last long here.
Not sure if Nifty5 sells in Australia. When you come over the pond to see your cousin in BC go get a pair. These are also Vitnam made and are awesome.
Not in Oz yet.
I used to use riggers gloves on and off for years.
They aren't water proof, no ventilation, but great for day to day stuff.
PLUS, I worked for Boral for years, they seemed to find their way home a fair bit...
I really like the Camelback Impact CT gloves. I’ve used them for years for a general purpose glove, and occasionally as moto gloves. They’re cheap (about $25 US), very well fitting, and durable. Made in South Korea. Don’t everyone go buy them and drive the price up now!
$15 tractor supply gloves. Stitching is in the correct areas to eliminate hot spots. 10-12 rides out of each pair.
I've tried FIST gloves several timex, whilst comfortable they fall apart with the smallest crash. Currently using 100% gloves which have been holding up well. They have knuckle protection and are now very comfortable after they worn in.
A real shame, I was stoked to see an Australian brand starting up then disappointed to see they make them in China. Two of our guys use them and they do seem to last okay so far, although one has split a seam just around the wrist from pulling them off. 100% have had a very good rating from viewers so far...
I have had good luck with Thor gloves. I just replaced a pair that lasted me several years with the Thor Spectrum gloves (made in Vietnam). They have good knuckle protection and lots of padding...although I have some decent callouses so the padding isn't really needed for me. I like them to fit tight so there is little or no movement that can cause blisters. I have only ridden with them once so far but they are very comfortable.
I haven't heard anything bad about Thor in the comments yet, Dave....
@@crosstrainingenduro I bought a pair of Thor Spectrum gloves from RM and they lasted 2 and a half rides and fell apart at the seams. RM gave me a refund so I'm trying a pair of Oneal.
My problem was finding a pair that didn't bunch up an cause blisters but was also big enough for my hands. Ended up with Mechanix Wear M-Pact and M-Pact 2 gloves. The "2's" are slightly thicker for cold weather. Made in Vietnam now. Still way cheaper than buying a "brand" name bike glove and they last around 2 years. Good knuckle protection and palm padding, and the closure strap velcro is still good after 18 months on this last set. I have still a set from 5 years ago that are now yard gloves. 👍👍👍
Seem to be plenty of good comments about these, Glenn. I think I'll try Mechanix next time.
I've had the same issues. I still opt for my 5 year old Fly gloves, just because they don't have holes in them, a colleague who does a lot of trail making just uses gardening gloves full time now, the ones that are dipped in eurothane?
Gardening gloves! I guess they'd be waterproof in that case?
@@crosstrainingenduro to a point, the back of the palm wouldn't be, but nothing a bit scotch guard wouldn't fix
I have had a pair of thor rebound gloves since 2017, made in Indonesia. I usually ride at least once a week (assuming I am not injured) and I have recently taken to washing the gloves after every ride since they are holding up so well. The palms are just now starting to stretch and bunch up. I would like to get some Five brand gloves because they have some palm and wrist protection (break a scaphoid bone and you are out at least 16 weeks).
I'm using Revit's dirt 2, these gloves are made for the road, leather with knuckle protection - used them about 3 years, and now also for dirt rides, even on hot days they work beautifully.
Racer out of Austria seems good. The Mickey had been pretty bom proof, but I cut all the labels out so I can’t confirm where it’s made
If you go with fox, the legion gloves have lasted the longest of all the fox glove range that I've tested. They also take a little bit to break in with all that rubber on the knuckles. But they still tear apart at the fingers like most mx gloves.
I tend to avoid Fox with all their products now, Tony. The quality has plummeted, and if you look at their Facebook page feedback their aftersales service is terrible. They seem to just be milking their brand for all the profit they can make nowadays. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
Klim Inversion Pro (windstopper) have held up well for me. They are fairly warm without being thick. Have some knuckle protection.
Latest are made in Vietnam. I’ve had a few pair.
If gloves are too thick in fingers, I have a big problem with them. I like to keep forefingers on brake/clutch- but move back sometimes and if too thick, that is pretty clumsy. Of course, I’m pretty clumsy too, and need all the help I can get.
Had good performance from my Alpinestars made in Vietnam. They are 2 years old and holding up well. SMX-2 model
Full model name: Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon V2 Leather Gloves Black/White
Might try those Mechanics gloves from Bunnings, I've often heard talk on forums about them, another brand is Ironclad.
Out of all the non-motorbike brands Mechanix get the best rating so far...
buying and happy using cheap China gloves since years for off-road.
they don't last that long, but at 10 us per pair I always have fresh stock and change them frequently.
they provide enough safety for me.
Icon road gloves work well for me. Ones with a leather palm and mesh back. Lots of crashes on rocky downhills where my hands took the brunt of the impact and theyre scuffed but still fine. Not cheap but i doubt ill need to replace these for a while yet.
Does the inside label say where they are made, Ryley?
When it's wet ( which it is a lot in the UK ) I've found that the sticky builders work gloves are great.
I'm on my 3rd pair of fox bomber gloves. Each pair has lasted several years (probably helped by a lack of riding) the last 2 pair have been made in china. I have had to re-stich along several of the fingers, other than that they just feel way more flimsy, and the knuckle guards feel thin and crack really easy compared to the non china made pair. I have tried a pair of the Milwaukee demolition gloves and honestly they are pretty good.
Fox gloves were generally very good years back... the Bombers would usually split at the base of the thumb quickly but otherwise kept going. Now the quality is terrible, as is their customer service if you look at their Facebook feedback page. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
I have had pretty good luck with cheap O’Neal gloves when I ride in cross country races, but for playing around I have used thin work gloves and had good luck with them.
Been using wells lamont leather gloves for years and each glove lasts several seasons but they run hot in the summer. Would be a good idea to perforate them if possible
Started using mx gloves while in the bush. They don't last long. Since then I've been using motorcycle street gloves. 2 Speed&Strength, 1 Joe Rocket, and switched between them, over the years. The JR are 6 years old and the wrist part is ragged a bit from pulling on and off, but the rest of the gloves are in decent shape. One pair of SS gloves are all leather with gel palms and the other pair are built like mx gloves but thicker leather palms. Still great shape. Have also a brand new(5 years old) pair of Five gloves with plastic knuckles and a palm slider, never used yet😁
Some of the demo gloves you mention are some of the toughest and most comfortable, in a riding environment. But also getting stupid expensive. 8 hours handling lumber in a mill, nothing lasts 3 months.
Look to street gloves on sale.👍
Goggles are another item that's worth looking outside of the moto industry. It seems every model of goggles has tear off posts🙄
I'm hooked on snow goggles. Dragon Alliance foam started breaking down after 3 years and now love my 509 Revolvers.
Very keen to look into goggles soon... I was so disappointed to buy a new brand that was quite expensive and the foam started to detach within months.
They are expensive. The 509 I have are as well but super easy to remove lens, with gloves on. And come in lots colors and tints. There's a bunch of new snow goggle brands I suspect are Chinese which are cheap to mid range. Magnet lens. Some other features of high end ones.
please please please try fast house gloves. whole season and they look just as good as i bought them. i’m on my third pair. only reason i lost first pair was from road crash second i just got another on impulse lol
Shift, Thor and 100% have been pretty decent for me, I even use them while doing trail maintenance work. The shift gloves lasted 4 years of my abuse. Fox and Fly: fell apart 2nd time I put them on. Generic Mechanic gloves have worked pretty well too, they're just a bit hot in warm weather riding.
Viewer feedback for Thor and 100% has been consistently good, Phil. Both made in Vietnam.
when the most expensive fox gloves fell apart, I bought on sale the cheapest MSR gloves are very thin and it seemed that they are about to fall apart, to my surprise, nothing is happening to them, I have them for quite a long time .. in winter I use winter cycling gloves bought at the local Aldi supermarket they cost pennies and I have them for a few years now and they are doing great
100% Airmatic, I get a season out of them and the fit and finish is excellent!!! $30 a pair... never found anything that fits as good or lasts as long... my leather work gloves last a week to a month for comparison....
I use Ironclad and Mechanic Precision Gloves. They are comfort, long last, cut resistant rated and affordable.
My next choice 👍
The problem with many work gloves is that they are designed to have grippy palms. If they catch the ground, it will make short work of your scaphoid or collar bone instead of allowing you slide to a graceful stop. Even the relatively non-grippy ones won't perform as well a proper palm slider.
Obviously not a problem in loose conditions, but rock and bitumen would be a no go for me.
I’m currently wearing Fox gloves. I’ve crashed and slid on my palms a few times and don’t have any holes in them yet. They’re still holding strong!
Good to hear they are not falling apart for everyone! I read through the feedback on Fox's Facebook page and so many were failing within the first three rides.
@@crosstrainingenduro maybe I got the lucky batch.
My mate had a pair of fly racing gloves and you may as well have wore latex gloves they ripped that easily.
I use 100% gloves for hot weather. Good ventilation and I wear them until I wear through the leather on the fingers. No knuckle protection and they are very thin which is my personal preference.
Seems to be the most highly rated motocross glove judging by the comments so far.
I've been wearing mechanic style gloves.. they have been great for me!
I'm using FLY RACING MX gloves for almost a year in mostly off road conditions and I've been in some slides and crashes with them and they are still looking almost brand new, got nothing bad to say about them although they do not have any protection ( I just don't care), for the more adventurous rides I got a pair of acerbis Gloves with knuckles protection, I have them for almost 2 years and used them for enduro and adventure rides and they grip and fill very good but unfortunately not so ventilated.
Also I heard a lot of good reviews about 100% maybe gonna try them next time hope I won't be disappointed
Does it say on the label where the Fly and Acerbis gloves are made, Mark?
@@crosstrainingenduro the FLY RACING model is f-16, the acerbis I just can't remember the model, they are both manufactured in China, it is just another example that shows us that there are different "levels" of China and it's actually the brand that is totally responsible for their products quality, for example I also got acerbis suit that I use for almost 2 years and have been in several crashes, roll overs and slides and it looks perfectly fine, maybe not the most ventilated but I can live with that:).
I've run Fox Bomber gloves for years and they have lasted for 6+ years each set. My current pair are starting to run out of life atm but I am hesitant to buy the latest version based on the quality of Fox gear at the moment.
I'm sure Fox gloves still hold together in some cases, but the number of reports of them only lasting two or three rides is high, James. One guy split right along the finger seam just putting them on. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
@@crosstrainingenduro yeah I had a pretty bad accident just over twelve months ago and slid along on rocks and gravel and the gloves I am still wearing didnt show any signs of damage post crash.
Having made some bad experiences with mx gloves with synthetic materials I always insist on leather on the palms.
At the moment I am wearing the German-Label VANUCCI VX-1 (, leather on the inside, mesh on the outside.
Have been using them for a few years now and they show barely any signs of wear.
Leather on the inside... interesting! They sound as though they'll last for years.
Mechanix brand, "Impact" model. A bit of knuckle protection, durable (I'm going into my 3rd year now with the same pair) and get them on sale for about 20 bucks cdn.
Good value, Robert! I reckon I'll try these next.
I've got some "RJAYS skid mens" gloves, they are ventilated and there is near no sign of wear after 6 months use. Tag says they are made in Pakistan and have Kevlar in them too.
I use Alpinestars Techstar gloves. I was unlucky to get my finger caught in the rear disc after a fall. De-gloved/chopped the end of my finger off to the first knuckle (pretty much ripped the flesh) yet the glove survived and didnt even rip!
Ouch! I often wonder how often this sort of thing happens... fingers into spokes or between the chain and sprockets if the rear wheel rotation gets reversed in a big crash. There are pics on forums from one guy who cut a few fingers off lubing his chain. 🤔
@@crosstrainingenduro Agree, must be rare and a freak accident for sure! The bike fell back on me after a hill climb attempt. Obviously the bike still in gear and i must have got my finger caught as a pushed the bike away from me. Needless to say, I've got a nice scar, deformed finger end with 50% feeling. I was back riding 6 weeks later however (trying to get over the fear!). But back to point, the gloves survived!
ps. love the videos and contents (and humour). Keep up the good work. I live near Kamloops as well, so nice to see you guys showing videos of the place!
Plenty of Kamloops footage come, I went a bit crazy with the helmet cam when I was over there. Can't wait to get back in 2022 if this virus settles down.
i used to love fox dirtpaw gloves after buying two sets that fell apart in afew rides i will no longer be wasting my money!
I now use FIVE gloves they are about the same price, well vented really comfortable and are definitely more durable.
Did you see our recent report on Fox quality, Rexy? th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
@@crosstrainingenduro yeah i have seen that one , i wont be buying any more fox products any time soon !
The feedback on their Facebook page is depressing reading... it's about 90% complaints. 😢
@@crosstrainingenduro serves them right if you ask me for selling poorly made products at a premium price
On my 3rd pair of Fox Bomber Gloves now. Great protection and mobility and they last quite long. Those 3 pairs combined lasted 10 years now. But I don't think they make them anymore :(
That's great if your most recent pair are still holding together okay. The quality has plummeted in recent years, many say Fox gloves barely last three rides. th-cam.com/video/LPJIb_iZXmk/w-d-xo.html
I have 3 sets of fly racing gloves all made in China 2011 f16, 2016 lite and 2018 kinetic, all are in good condition with no rips holes or loose stitching, I used my my 2011 f16 gloves for 5 years before I upgraded to the 2016 lite gloves and still use the f16s on cold days to keep my hands warmer, They’d have over 200 hours in them with no issues at all. My old man has 2 sets of Thor gloves 2008 and 2015 both in working order except one finger in the set from 2008 has a small hole in it
Good to hear Luke. From all the comments I've heard back, almost all 100% gloves comments have been positive. And those for Fly and Thor have been mostly positive.
Five Gloves from France. Expensive, but the best gloves I've ever had. Outstanding quality and performance.
Does the inside label say where they were made, Holger? The website says there's an R&D department in France and a technical lab in Italy, but doesn't say where their factories are.
Don't know really, I always cut the inside labels out when they are new. But just ordered a new pair of E2 straight away. Very excited how they are and let you know about the inside label as soon as they arrived. None can say social media does not boost sales. :)
Received the Five gloves today and it's a China production label inside. So let's see if they are as good as the last ones. Fingers crossed.
My current favorite is Mechanix Wear. USA Brand. Durahide fast fit, Mpact or Cow Driver are my faves. They last for a hundred or more hours of riding. I keep a few pairs in rotation and across the 3, I've got 280 hours of enduro riding. I don't know where those models are made since I tear the tags off of things. But Mecahnix Wear states their gloves are made in the following countries. China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, and Cambodia. So I guess it depends on which model you buy. I like leather work gloves of any brand. Hardware store cheepos. :) The leather gives better abrasion resistance when falling in rock gardens.
I've had heaps of guys in north America saying Mechanix are great, I'll be going for these next. The most popular seem to be the M-pact ones which are made in Vietnam.
@@crosstrainingenduro I had a couple pairs of the M-pact Leather. I think they now call them the M-Pact Durahide. They lasted for years. I also had the regular M-Pact gloves.. they have a synthetic leather palm. They didn't last long at all. The rubber dirt bike grips wore a hole in mine quickly. I'd recommend the M-Pact Leather/Durahide.
Good to know, thanks David! It will probably be ages before I wear out my current pair of Milwaukee work gloves.
I have heard that this is becoming a more common problem with moto gear. Years ago I bought a bunch of gear that was on closeout and was such a good deal, that I obtained several items (including 4-5 pairs of gloves, and I already had several sets of gloves that I never used). Now I am a little worried that when I need new stuff, its all gonna fall apart. I use to look at "work" gloves like "mechanix" and other brands as northing new (when they first came out) sort of basically glorified dirt bike gloves copies. Now I guess they might actually be "glorified" (better quality) dirt bike gloves.
I'm getting enough positive comments about 100% and Thor gloves to indicate the quality is still good with those brands. But I suspect any well known brand of work glove is going to last much better usually...