Gixxus Christ! Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bought these gloves at IP in Jan of 2014 So they have a little over a season on them. Super comfy and great fit but the palm is already worn out of the right glove, and I mean gone. I've had icon gloves half the price last me twice the miles. pics to follow when the torrential downpour subsides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Best gloves I've ever owned were a $25 pair of Joe Rocket Blasters. Must have lasted for 60,000 miles and many rainy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 A* gloves never last me more than one season... Garbage... But comfortable so I still buy a pair occasionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I may just go back to icon 39'ers. I only retired my last pair because the amount of sweat they absorbed solidified them and crystallized on the fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 My Held gloves got a small tear in them. 2 year hassle free warranty and their getting fixed right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) In the same boat, bought some alpine short cuff gloves with carbon fiber knuckles and they're super comfy, but I got them only a few months ago and one already has a tear near the velcro spot and in general they seem to be deteriorating pretty quickly...much to quickly for how expensive they are, will be looking at other brands for my next pair at the end of this season. Edited May 28, 2015 by claine650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Clain those are the same ones i Have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 My old A* did the same it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Stitching came apart on my last pair of A* after 6 months (fabric in the fingers). I replaced them with a pair of all leather scorpions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 That sucks. My a* gloves are 4 years old and although show a little wear in the palm, still holding up strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 That sucks. My a* gloves are 4 years old and although show a little wear in the palm, still holding up strongIt's not the years, it's the miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 It's not the years, it's the miles.Probably 5,000 miles on those gloves. And I'm rough on gloves because I over grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Youve got nothing to grip now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'd guess I've put around 5k on these since I bought them...won't be buying from A* again tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I agree. I have a short cuff kangaroo palm set. Didn't have them more than 6 months before they started to tear apart at webbing between the fingers.I will never purchase another pair of a* gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Home Depot deerskins ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 The Bilt "Trackstar" is $29 and for that price, they can be damn near disposable... I have Alpinestars right now, and after 3 weekends of wearing them, they're starting to come un-stitched at some of the seams. My Cortech Adrenalines were great for what I paid, but also wore out before being crashed-out (not that I didn't crash them many times...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 also, the Bilt "Circuit Racer" appears to offer better protection for $39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'll look into those. One problem I have with buying gloves online is having them not fit very well. My hands are an odd size and I have thick sausage fingers (for the ladies ) so it's hard to find a pair that fit well. The ones I have I tried on at IP a while back and I tried about every glove they had. Pretty limited to where I can find gear around my area tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have the newer GP-Pro and have no issues at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have had several pairs of A*s. I've noticed that the cheaper the glove, the quicker they wear out. I've got a pair of GPPro gloves that are awesome. My everyday gloves though usual last me just one or two seasons of commuting daily. The more leather there is the longer they wear. These fit me the best so I continue to get them. Every year I usually look for closeout specials and treat my self to new gloves for the riding season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/alpinestars-storm-rider/I'm not dropping that much loot on gloves...not on what I make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Only Astars I've owned were the GpPros I bought a couple seasons ago. Not a lot of miles on them, primarily trackdays, but they show little wear and have melded shape to my hands nicely. Might be something to the build quality vs pricetag.Now, my old Joe Rocket MotoAir gloves have lasted me 5 or 6 years now, maybe 18k miles and several rain soakings. Think I paid around $90 for em back then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 ihad one pair of alpinestars gloves, GP1 i believe, gauntlet style. they wore out really quick. and i haven't bought another pair of alpinestars gloves since. i have 3 pair of Racer gloves.. for track days the Racer R-Safe, i have crashed 2 times on the big track, several times riding the XR100, and a few when i had my super moto. they are still useable, and i still do use them. Racer Dynamic Gortex 2 gloves for cold weather, these don't get a ton of use, but they show absolutely no wear and my daily gloves are the Racer Short Sport, which they don't make anymore.. they are the most comfortable short cuff gloves i have ever warn, and they are wearing great. no busted seams, or stitching, no tears or wearing through. i wish i could find another pair. all these gloves are over 3 years old, the short sports have seen a ton of miles, and the R-Safe have seen a ton of crashes. i cannot say enough about the company, and the quality of gloves. they aren't cheap, but they will be a pair of gloves you will own for many many years. it should say something that i still own these gloves after 3 years.... seeing as i usually sell off stuff every year and buy new lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket226 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well that's good to know... Just ordered a set of Alpinestars, hope they make it through the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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