I have been using Lee Parks gloves for years. A bit pricy but excellent quality and protection. If you get them they should be very tight when you first put them on. They will mold to your hand and become the most comfortable gloves you have. They are available in multiple styles.

Lee Parks Design

 

I bought the AlpineStars SP8 gloves for general use, they have good protection but are a bit stiff at first. I also bought a pair of neoprene gloves from REI for times in heavy rain (not much protection though). I have really wide hands.
I had wanted to get the Klim waterproof gloves, maybe next year.

 

I bought the AlpineStars SP8 gloves for general use, they have good protection but are a bit stiff at first. I also bought a pair of neoprene gloves from REI for times in heavy rain (not much protection though). I have really wide hands.

I had wanted to get the Klim waterproof gloves, maybe next year.

I have the Astars SP8 in like new condition that I just can't get used to. I like short to medium length gloves and may try the Astars again to see if I can get used to them.

 

Helimot ... made in Fremont, Ca.

Buffalo Pro, and for the hot days, the Cowabunga.

https://hel1.myshopify.com/collections/helimot-gloves

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I wear Aerostich Elkskin gauntlet gloves.

 

Just go with these, dual purpose, lol
Grettir Gauntlets Chromoly Steel with Leather Gloves SCA | eBay

 

Just go with these, dual purpose, lol

Grettir Gauntlets Chromoly Steel with Leather Gloves SCA | eBay

Those would be great with the blades on the finder tips like Freddy Kreuger.

 

I have the Klim Inversion Pro in black

 

depending on the season

 

Lee Parks deerskin, Firstgear Axiom TPG gauntlet.

 

I just spent almost $300 on two pairs of Klim gloves but those Lee Parks have me intrigued. Are they waterproof? I can't seem to find an answer.

 

EVS Silverstone. No complaints.

 

We went through this in another thread. I know these are not armored, but I hate thick gloves. For everyday summer riding when it ain't raining I choose deerskin, and the best deal in town is at Home Depot $20:
Firm Grip Pro Full Grain Deerskin Gloves in Large-5137-06 - The Home Depot

I get a year out of them, then throw them in the truck for work gloves.

 

The problem with non-moto specific gloves is that they don't have a retention system like a wrist strap.

If you can pull your glove off pretty easily that's what is probably going to happen if you fall on them.

Also gauntlets. Moto gloves need to cover your wrist. Your jacket sleeve can ride up and expose your wrist in a fall.

 

Knox Bio Mechs right now... I love those gloves.

 

Daily riding/commuting:

SEDICI - Diavolo Leather Motorcycle Gloves - Race - Gloves - Street - Cycle Gear

For when I know I'll be pushing hard:

SEDICI - Ultimo Race Leather Motorcycle Gloves - Leather - Gloves - Street - Cycle Gear

For cold weather riding:

http://www.amazon.com/Seirus-Innovation-Weather-Waterproof-Breathable/dp/B0018BL3CE

 

I use Held gloves mostly. A bit pricey but you can find them on sale sometimes.

For warm dry weather I use Steve model.

I have a Gortex (can't think of the model) for rain and for the cold I have a leather insulated model (Freezer) that I also use as a ski glove if it is really cold.

Rod

 

Scorpion SGS with Knox

AS I thought more about going down, I kept thinking more and more that I'd want palm protection, and these seemed like the best.

For the winter, Alpinestars Arctic Drystar HV. Not as much protection, and light insulation, but enough for an hour commute with windguards and heated grips.

Alpinestars Arctic Drystar HV Gloves - RevZilla

EDIT: I am returning the SGS gloves as my second set in a row had had a finger seam give out... It is a systematic problem with their kevlar stitching. The MK2's use nylon stitching instead of kevlar, so they are probably fine, but I'm not sure if Ill give them a third try...

Alpinestars are still going strong.

 

Cheap old guy

I talked my son-in-law out of a pair of these a couple summers ago. I like them so much that I bought another pair on E-bay this year for $18. I'm still using the old pair for chore gloves.
R-14 Mechanics - Ringers Gloves

Ringers seems to have other viable choices for conditions other than warm weather.

 

Those gloves look neat above. Don't know how well they'd hold up against a slide on asphalt. I am a gear junkie and am constantly buying new stuff and never seem satisfied with my gear. Im thinking these new Klim gloves I bought will be my new favorites. Here's what I currently have until my new gloves come in.

 

am constantly buying new stuff and never seem satisfied with my gear

I guess I have a hard to fit hand.
If it fits my palm, the fingers are too long.
If I get something that fits my fingers, I struggle getting the cuff over my palm.

A local rider introduced me to a glove roughnecks use on oil rigs.

Magid T-REX TRX500 Impact Work Gloves

Very comfortable, well ventilated, lots of protection, high visibility

 

I was just about to go to Cycle Gear to look for some new summer gloves when I saw this. I always have a hard time there finding something comfortable with protection, that doesn't look too Power-Ranger-ish. Based on recommendations here as well as numerous positive reviews, I ordered a pair of the Lee Parks outseam gloves.

 

Alpinestars Valparaiso do well below 60º and in the wet (they're a Drystar model; truly waterproof) and Dainese Veloce are wonderful for dry days above 60º, for the finger vents actually pass enough air to cool the hand.

 

My all time favorites are:

Cortech Scarab R.R. - warm weather
Tourmaster Cold Front Carbon - cool weather
Tourmaster Winter Elites - cold weather



I'm testing the Aerostich Elkskin gauntlet (insulated & uninsulated) this spring.

 

nyah, cheap scorpion knits for cool weather, H-D half-fingered leathers for warm weather. neither pair is ATGATT approved.

 

Of course, "cool" for you is 65 - 70F, and "warm" is 75 - 80F. No, I'm not jealous at all...

 

I wear all leather racing gloves because I want the protection in a crash. I am considering buying the Aerostich overgloves for rainy days that way I have maximum armor and stay dry.

Those Held gloves look good but do they have enough armor in the palm area? That is where you hit first instinctively, unless your unconscious.

 

Those Held gloves look good but do they have enough armor in the palm area? That is where you hit first instinctively, unless your unconscious.

They have metal, rounded "studs" on the heel of the palmar aspect. As good or better than most gloves that I have seen. I, too, want protection on the palm as I think it will take the brunt of the force in a get off.

Here is a video on Revzilla.

ps - I see from the picture that they may have substituted the metal studs for something else. "Unobtanium??" All the ones that I have had and still do have the metal studs on a second layer of leather.

 

I have a set of RS Taichi GP EVOs for summer which is more sport bike style but their winter ones and the Knox Convert (summer rain glove) have been good so far and both have palm sliders built in.

 

I've been wearing Geier gloves for almost a decade now. They're American made and I've had very good luck with them.

Seriously hot summer wear - http://www.amazon.com/Geier-Glove-Kangaroo-Leather-Elastic/dp/B0002T6CYW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462289273&sr=8-2&keywords=geier+kangaroo+gloves

General day-to-day commuting wear - http://www.amazon.com/Geier-Glove-Elkskin-Gloves-Color/dp/B0002T6EMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462288957&sr=8-1&keywords=geier+gloves

Winter wear - Geier Glove Men's Bison Gauntlets Size 10 Color Tan at Amazon Men?s Clothing store: Cold Weather Gloves

 

Scorpion Havoc's for summer wear. comfortable with a lot of protection