Miss-Higgy Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Hiya, I've been looking around at gloves and i wanna know if it comes down to 661 for durability, comfort and value. People have mentioned Fox Racing gloves don't actually last very long. I have spotted some Monty gloves i like, but will they be like the grips and last a few weeks. What about comfort does anyone have any suggestions on comfort i.e can your skin breath (quite important to me). I Don't wanna buy a set that are gonna cut of circulation or rub more then not wearing them! I have the correct sizing for my hands but do people buy gloves a size up sometimes like shoes. (doesn't make sense but nor do a lot of people) Like i say i don't know and don't wanna waste money on gloves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 From my experience with gloves (including 661, royal and raceface), The ones that stand out on top of confort, durability and value was by far troy lee designs XC gloves. I haven't come across a better pair of gloves yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I got a pair of 661s and they were in shreds within a month, didn't even help with calluses forming and stuff, what grips are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I had a pair of Odyssey's power BMX gloves and loved them so much that I bought another pair, they're so comfortable. They also have a little bit more material around the fingertips which always helps, and the palm of the glove has small padding so it's comfortable but it's not overdone like some road/mtb gloves. It also has a snotwipe along the thumb haha. I seriously recommend these... As soon as the gloves I'm using at the moment wear out (I bought them for their looks (these) I'm getting a pair of Odyssey's again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 From my experience with gloves (including 661, royal and raceface), The ones that stand out on top of confort, durability and value was by far troy lee designs XC gloves. I haven't come across a better pair of gloves yet. What he said, troy lee design xc gloved are awesome, i don't use them for bike trials but i do for moto trials and i can't fault them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieWilliams Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 These are the only gloves I can ride in and 12 pairs for £10.99 click here here you can get 2 pairs for £2.99 + free postage Click here They last feel good and grip really well to your levers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Higgy Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hmm need to be looking at troy lee then! I'm using Monty Elite Foam Grips mikee. And jamie are they not gardening gloves or something..... I was thinking purpose built.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Evil1 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Sealskinz for comfort, wont find anything better! TSG for long life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hebo´s are really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have some Royal Signautes' there pretty thin but they work good. I only use them when its raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Go any try some on. I found Hebos to be the best, some people like thicker gloves, some thinner. Try some for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Higgy Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Go any try some on. I found Hebos to be the best, some people like thicker gloves, some thinner. Try some for yourself. I have been trying them on but im sure some gloves will feel ace when you try them on, but not be ace for riding. Thats what i wanna avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I have the correct sizing for my hands but do people buy gloves a size up sometimes like shoes. (doesn't make sense but nor do a lot of people)NO! You want the glove to be a close fit but obviously not so tight it limits movement of your fingers. I also find that over time gloves loosen up anyway so you definitely do not want to buy a larger size to start with! I have been using 661 Raji's for years, they have a really thin palm and no padding on the back of the hand so are really breathable. I always keep an eye out on CRC for last years model in the sales and get them for around £10 a pair. They do get holes in them but I have no issues with sewing them up and have found that all gloves will get holes in them anyway. The last pair of Troy Lee gloves I bought were three times the price and fell to pieces within a few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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