These gloves fit seriously well and offer some well-considered features, but aren’t cheap. The deep elasticated cuff wraps around the wrist snugly and adds to the overall sense of support and security. This is bolstered by the well-contoured cut of the rest of the glove, which means there’s next to no bunching of the palm when holding onto the bar and a nice tight fit around the thumb. Aramid impact panels at the base of the palm, on either side, go unnoticed when riding, as does the soft, thin padding that covers the three outer knuckles. The silicone print across the palm and on the middle and index fingertips adds a little extra grip in the dry but can get slippery in the wet, so we’d happily live without it. Both the thumb and index finger get touchscreencompatible patches, just in case you need to use your phone while on the trail. The stretchy mesh back means the MTR IIs don’t overheat but they don’t feel overly lightweight or flimsy, thanks in part to that great fit.
Price $52
