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I am in need of some new riding gloves and i am looking at the Elkskin non insulated gloves from Aerostich. My main concern is if they are true to size or does one half to go up one size? Thanks.
I use Stitch's Elk and Deer skin gloves and find them true to size. I prefer the Deerskin for feel, get about two seasons out of them.I am in need of some new riding gloves and i am looking at the Elkskin non insulated gloves from Aerostich. My main concern is if they are true to size or does one half to go up one size? Thanks.
$50 is really a bargain for these gloves.I tried Motoport Carbon Fiber gloves. They were only $50, and are well made. I have trouble with glove sizes too. In order to get gloves with long enough fingers, I have to order XXL and then they are too big around. These are no different, so I guess the sizes are accurate.
http://www.motoport.com/index.php?option=com_redshop&view=product&pid=128&cid=14&Itemid=15
The dye used to give the gloves a uniform yellow color was apparently not colorfast. Noticed a bit of staining on my hands after a good rainstorm soaking. Previous, older versions didn't bleed. I'm not even sure they were dyed at all....... So John, how does a naturally tan elkskin glove bleed? Mine of course get discolored from wear and occassional wet, but what's to bleed?
I have been wearing these for a long, long time. The competition Elk skin Ropers have a retention strap and padded knuckles, which I find to be great upgrades. I also like them since the gauntlets are short and have minimal interference with my jackets. They run true to size and do well over a wide range of temps on a ST1300. These are my go to gloves for touring between 50 and 90 degrees F. Soft but tough, absorb sweat, and when they get nasty about once a year I just wash them in the sink, let them dry and treat with Lexol. A pair will last me about five years before needing to be replaced. in my opinion. Elk skin is superior to either cowhide or deerskin for MC gloves.I am in need of some new riding gloves and i am looking at the Elkskin non insulated gloves from Aerostich. My main concern is if they are true to size or does one half to go up one size? Thanks.