Ahhhh…. Nice Weather is FINALLY HERE!
BUT????!!!! What Gloves Should i use?
When it comes to summer riding, we ’re constantly exposed to nature’s rudiments.
Riding can be a challenge in blistering heat, under the hot melting sun.
Why wear gloves for warm rainfall riding? For hand protection, which is essential time- round.
And to keep cool and comfortable, choose the right gloves for the season.
Summer Glove Guide
Use this guide to choose the best summer motorcycle gloves for you.
1. Fingerless, Short Cuff, or Long
Fingerless gloves are a popular summer choice. They protect your knuckles, palm and back of your hand, and provide cooling air flow. Half finger styles come in hard knuckle, gel palm, leather and mesh options … with extra features like padded palms for comfort, and pull tabs to get them on and off easily.
Mesh short cuff gloves are another great option for summer riders. With today’s fabrics and vents, you can stay very cool, and still get full-fingered protection. Look for premium features like flexible hard knuckles, neoprene and other sweat-wicking fabrics, and palm-side leather or clarino for grip.
If you are into racing or ride aggressively, a longer or or heavier leather gauntlet style helps to protect your wrist area (scaphoid) –even in the summer. With good venting, you can have this added scaphoid protection without feeling uncomfortable.
2. Comfort Features & “Must – Haves”
Here are some other popular added features to consider:
Touch Screen Fingertips: a handy feature (no pun intended) for easy use of iphones and GPS.
Gel palms: great for riders who need relief from hand numbness or other hand and arm pain due to riding
Skid pads, extra padding, and seam reinforcement to add protection to parts of the hand that are especially vulnerable in the event of an unplanned get off.
Hard Knuckles: great protection for the occasional rock, pebble, stray cigarette butt or bug that might hit your hands.
3. Fabric: Leather, Mesh, or a Combination
No matter which style you choose, if your motorcycle gloves are well perforated and vented for air flow, you should be cool and comfortable.
Leather gloves are great for strength and durability … but leather can be pretty warm in summer’s heat. If you are partial to leather, look for uninsulated leather styles with perforations, for airflow.
Mesh or other lightweight fabric is a more typical summer choice — it lets air through, helps sweat evaporate, and — when designed with safety features like hard knuckles and strategic padding — can be protective. Or, look for the best of both worlds … a “combination” of leather on the grip side, with cooling fabric inserts in between fingers and elsewhere.
Here are a few other tips to stay cool on summer rides:
SUMMER RIDING TIPS:
- Keep hydrated, inside and out. Stock your saddlebags with extra water bottles.
- Add a wet cloth on your neck or wet bandana under your helmet for extra cooling.
- Pack chapstick for lips exposed to the air.
- Use those helmet vents!
- And of course protect your noggin–wear your helmet.
- Use sunscreen for those areas of skin exposed to rays of the sun.
- Wear summer gloves featuring cooling vents and mesh/sweat-wicking materials.
2022-23 BUYERS GUIDE: Best Hot Weather Motorcycle Gloves
With the 2022-23 Summer season around the corner, we hope our Buyer’s Guide — featuring 16 cold weather styles — helps you choose the perfect gloves.
All meet our standards: Quality, functional gear at an affordable price.
| Style Name# | MSRP | Men’s / Women’s | Description |
| Olympia 760 Men’s Air Force Gel Gloves | $35 | Men’s Only | The 760 Air Force Gel Glove is one of our best-selling gloves, perfect for sport, street and touring. Gel comfort, max airflow. |
| Olympia 765 Ladies Air Force Gel Gloves | $32 | Women’s Only | The Olympia 765 Air Force Gel Gloves is a great summer glove for the woman who rides long and hard. Washable, cool, with a gel palm to reduce vibration. |
| Olympia 757 Men’s Air Force Fingerless Gel Gloves | $25 | Men’s Only | A cool mesh back, gel padded palm, and fingerless styling make the 757 Air Force Fingerless Gel Glove a triple threat: airflow, protection and comfort! |
| Olympia 710 and 711 Gel Reflector Gloves-Special pricing | $24.95 | Men’s Only | The 710/711 Gel Reflector is an extremely comfortable lightweight glove. Gel palms, flexible neoprene, and nice airflow, makes a big difference! |
| Olympia 712 Ladies Gel Reflector Gloves | $40 | Women’s Only | In stealth black or in pink, our 712 Ladies Gel Reflector gloves are comfortable, fit great, and they’re good looking, too. A great, basic glove. |
| Olympia 407 Men’s Fingerless Gel Gloves | $28 | Men’s only | These fingerless gel gloves provide cool comfort in warmer months. Features gel padded palm, and quick release nylon pull tabs. |
| Olympia 410 Men’s Gel Sport Gloves | $65 | Men’s only | Olympia 410 Gel Sport Gloves are an extremely comfortable 3 season glove. |
| Olympia 730 Men’s Touch Screen Gloves | $35 | Men’s only | The Olympia 730 Touch Screen Gloves are great choice for riders looking for comfort and functionality! |
| Olympia 452 Men’s Perforated Full Throttle Gloves | $50 | Men’s Only | Olympia’s 452 Perforated Full Throttle Glove is the perfect choice for spring and fall touring. Classic black leather, flexible armor and gel padding adds comfort and safety. |
| Olympia 750 Men’s Ventor Gloves | $50 | Men’s only | Olympia 750 Ventor Gloves: Nice and comfy for warm weather riding. |
| Olympia 450 Men’s Full Throttle Gloves | $50 | Men’s only | A classic, protective leather glove, Olympia’s 450 Full Throttle Glove is the perfect choice for spring and fall touring. |
| Olympia 755 Ladies Ventor Gloves | $50 | Women’s only | Have fun, not fatigue with these gel padded palm gloves. Olympia 755 Ladies Ventor Gloves are designed with comfort in mind. |
| Olympia 150 Men’s Airflow I Gloves | $30 | Men’s only | With airflow at its maximum, these gloves keep you cool when the weather warms up. |
| Olympia 735 Ladies Touch Screen Gloves | $30 | Women’s Only | With Olympia 735 Ladies Touch Screen gloves, ride all day in comfort, and use any touch screen device with your gloves on! |
See the Full Range of Summer Motorcycle Gloves HERE.
Need More Help? Contact Us.
Still not sure? Let us know if you still have questions. We’re here M-F, and always respond to phone calls and emails. We don’t want you to suffer through a cold or wet ride, disappointed with the glove you choose.
Contact us — we’re happy to help.
