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Buellin_ri
Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 09:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Had a quick question for you guys (and girls) on riding gloves.

I just got a pair of Alpinestar SP-1 leather gloves. My question is they feel a little tight, do they wear in? There is a little material at the finger tips so I guess the size is ok. Any tips on breaking them in. Should I just put em on and ride.
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Shea
Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Depending on the thickenss of the leather, it will stretch to an extent. Most leather riding gloves are a thicker material, so stretching can occur, but it's not alot.

Anytime I am looking at gloves, I put them on and then get on my bike or a show room bike to see how they fit when I am holding onto the grips.
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Court
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 05:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kangaroo.

Leather tears, Kanga doesn't.

I have one word to say about gloves. . HELD.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 07:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I bought a pair of Alpinstar racing gloves.

After I bought them, I found out they run about a size smaller than standard.
Rather a pain, and slightly surprising since their boots, which I also bought, seem to run just a bit large.

If I were you, I might think about exchanging them for a larger size, if possible.
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Taxman
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 08:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

if you take them and soak them in water overnight they will get very soft. then while they are wet, put them on and go for a ride and leave them on untill they are at least 90% dry. this will streach them out and form them to the shape of your hand. do it on a nice warm day and go for a nice long ride. it's like instant break-in.

i have never done this with leather gloves but i have done this several times with other leather products and it has always worked out very well. baseball gloves, and boots mainly.

anyone else ever done this? i can't be the first. my grandfather and dad both did it also.
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Jackbequick
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 08:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here are some other people's opinions, at least one person says they will loosen up a little in time:

http://www.motorcyclegearreview.com/reviews.php?prodID=203

Jack
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Bomber
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Elk also stretches over time, and is highly tear resistant -- Aerostich carries em in a number of styles, and pretty affordable, too
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Essthreetee
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Taxman...that is how I break in new Birkenstocks...Shortens the life of them, but they are ALWAYS more comfortable...
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