REV’IT! Jerez Gloves – First Impression
Comments (0) I got a hold of the REV’IT! (www.revit.eu) Jerez gloves and was able to handle them for a couple days. Attached are a quick smattering of pictures to give you a feel of the construction and aesthetic. These gloves are used by REV’IT! team riders for MotoGP races and the like. They come in at a hefty $230, but when compared to similar offerings by companies such as Alpinestars, Dainese, and Spidi, the price is either on par or even cheaper than the competition. The gloves feature a laundry list of materials: kangaroo leather, Pittards reinforced leather, SuperFabric, thermoplastic urethane (TPU) protectors, Schoeller Keprotec, and Kevlar stitching. The result is a glove that feels extremely protective, technical, and looks akin to something taken off a Star Wars stormtrooper costume. As to be expected, it fits on the snug-side; I tend to be between S and M-size gloves – the Jerez in M was spot-on for me. I fully expect this glove to break-in and be more comfortable given several days worth of riding.
A few comments:
- There is some perforation between the fingers, and the overall weight of the material is quite thin/light
- The gauntlet system feels very secure, but the race-fit prevents good closure over a touring jacket sleeve
- The knuckle protectors scuff easily
- It would have been nice to see a second palm slider on the inside of the hand
- SuperFabric is only on the back of the thumb; was expecting it to be used on the palm and side of the pinky-finger
- There is a significant amount of foam underneath the protectors for shock absorption and comfort
- The gloves allow for a surprising amount of movement
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