Alpinestars SP-1 Performance Riding Gloves

By Basit from Boulder, CO on 05/27/2008

Pros: Very protective, haven't used them in a crash but grain and thickness of leather is excellent. Fingers are well protected, road junk hasn't phased them yet.

Cons: None really...

Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller

Additional Sizing Notes: Fits smaller but as with any leather it will stretch. This should stretch more than normal in my experience, though

Comments: Break-in is REQUIRED and significant improves comfort. Out of the box these fit horribly and hurt (I have large thumbs), but they WILL break in very well.

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By Kermit from Richmond, VA on 05/13/2008

Pros: Like a safe second skin. They feel and look great. Thin in the right places, thick in the important ones.

Cons: Tight, but they broke in well. Now just snug.

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By Anonymous from Bothell, WA on 05/07/2008

Pros: These are fantastic looking gloves with a great deal of detail. More importantly, the gloves seem to be stout and well constructed. The strap system keeps the gloves firmly on my hands and I have no doubt they'll stay there in the event of a crash.

Cons: The gloves seem to have a pretty long break-in period. This isn't a "con" in the long run, but it is something new buyers should understand.

Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller

Additional Sizing Notes: I ordered a medium and the gloves fit pretty snugly. My hands are on the smaller side, yet I can feel the seems of the gloves on the tips of my fingers. I have a feeling the gloves will fit perfectly as they continue to break in.

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By Henrik from Göteborg, Sweden on 04/25/2008

Pros: thay are really comfortable with good ventilation and good protection, and thay look really cool.

Cons: tha only negative thing is that they take some time to apply to the hands

Sizing Info: Fits true to size

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By bstokes42 from Boone, NC on 04/09/2008

Pros: Awesome glove, I was using some no-names that I got from the bike shop and I can tell a huge difference in quality with these gloves. I can't wait to break them in a bit so that they conform to my hands a bit more. Overall, I am very pleased.

Cons: Besides being one size to small, they do not have very much ventilation. I can tell that when it becomes summer time, they will be very hot if worn for long periods of time.

Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller

Additional Sizing Notes: I first ordered the 2xl size and thought that would be big enough. When I got them and put them on, they were really tight when I tried to extend my fingers. Also, it was very hard to get my wrist into them. I had to send them back off for the 3xl size. These are still a bit snug but hopefully will loosen up when the leather wears in a bit.

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