Average Customer Rating:4.5 out of 5 (based on 30 ratings)
Alpinestars New GP Plus glove builds on the attributes of this already very successful product with an updated design. The new glove features an enhancement of the 3rd and 4th finger bridge, additional polyurethane security sliders and a new Velcro closure system for ease of use, providing riders with the ultimate in security, functionality and style.
Features
Strong and supple Kangaroo leather chassis and palm.
Palm and outer hand is reinforced with Pittards digital leather. Lower palm also features an advanced injected Kevlar® panel that stands up to extended abrasion.
Top of the glove is reinforced with knit Kevlar® and features highly abrasion resistant Pittards® Armor-Tan leather at critical areas.
Molded PU finger sliders.
Kevlar® lined palm and wrist to resist tears.
Shaped PU injected wrist cuff. Cuff wraps around wrist and raises the entire profile of the hand to protect wrist bone from impact in a crash.
3D anatomical design with accordion leather on fingers for unobtrusive flexibility.
Alpinestars patented finger-bridge keeps leather from twisting around fingers and helps prevent burst seams and finger separation.
Finger seams are all external for a close fit and superior feel.
Alpinestars exclusive knuckle protection system made of molded PU absorbs and dissipates impact.
Perforated leather top panel and ventilated finger sidewalls keep the hands cool.
Knuckle protection system features air intakes and exhaust ports.
Pros: Solid feel,l and I love the bridge between the ring and little fingers. Ventilation added on the top of the hand, and good padding on the bottom. Seams in the fingers are negligible. Protection feels really solid. Haven't dropped in these ones, but my old GP Plus gloves help up great in a high-side.
Cons: They dumped the vents between the fingers, which is a bummer.
Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller
Additional Sizing Notes: Haven't worn them in that much yet, but they're smaller than the same model from 2 years ago. Should break in a bit though.
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Average Customer Rating:4.5 out of 5 (based on 30 ratings)
Pros: Solid feel,l and I love the bridge between the ring and little fingers. Ventilation added on the top of the hand, and good padding on the bottom. Seams in the fingers are negligible. Protection feels really solid. Haven't dropped in these ones, but my old GP Plus gloves help up great in a high-side.
Cons: They dumped the vents between the fingers, which is a bummer.
Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller
Additional Sizing Notes: Haven't worn them in that much yet, but they're smaller than the same model from 2 years ago. Should break in a bit though.
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By Koby from Dayton, OH
Pros: Absolutely the most comfortable glove my hands have ever worn. Great adjustability, and fit. Very substantial armor in the fingers, palms, etc... no worries if you go down. I can't state enough just how light and comfortable these glove are.
Cons: Not much to speak of for airflow/venting.
Sizing Info: Fits true to size
Additional Sizing Notes: I'm 6' 175lbs... worn XL in previous gloves (icon/astars) purchased XL in these and to no surprise they fit perfect.
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By Anonymous from Anytown, USA
Pros: A well built glove -- Great Protection.
Cons: The third/fourth finger bridge takes some getting used to.
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By James from Pueblo, CO
Pros: Sizing problems aside, these glove appear to be just as bomb-proof, if not moreso, as the previous versions. Very nice leather and excellent workmanship.
Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller
Additional Sizing Notes: Actually about 1.5 sizes smaller. I expect them to stretch with use. I've had Alpinestars GP Plus Racing Gloves in their various iterations for over 6 years now and I have to say that these are by far the smallest they've ever been. I usually wear a medium in other gloves and have always worn a large in the Alpinestars gloves. I needed an extra large in these, however. Also the gauntlet portion is much shorter and tighter than previous versions.
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2008 Model - Tons of protection, great style
By Charles from CT
Pros: The glove offers a large amount of protection over my other pair of short style gloves. Extra protection is apparent in some of the areas of the hand which would take the hardest hit it a get off (outside edge of hand/pninky and palm) with heavy leather and kevlar cloth as well as plastic sliders on the fingers. They look great.
Cons: Tight fit at first, but that can be expected. They will stretch out and fit much better over time. While I understand the benefit of the ringer finger pinky bridge piece it can take some getting used to as your grip might be effected by it.
Sizing Info: Fits true to size
Additional Sizing Notes: Fits true to other Alpinestar glove sizes. Will take a little bit to break in before they fit as comfortably as possible
Comments: I am reviewing the 2008 model. I'm sure there where a few changes but over all the glove looks to be almost identical to the 2009 version currently available.
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