Heading into 2014 there is a record number of sick FMX gloves on the market by a record number of brands. We’ve picked out our top 5 gloves for 2014 for you to check out. The moto x glove market has massively stepped up its game over the last few years, and there are loads of awesome new school designs, features and styles out for 2014.
Our Top 5 – In no order……..
Thor – Void Plus Volcom Aloha
Thor and Volcom have gone all out for 2014 with a crazy Aloha / Hawain vibe for the awesome, tech loaded Void Plus collaboration series glove. Shaka bra!!!
Features:
Lightweight chassis combined with a hook and loop closure for a secure, minimalistic feel
Sublimated stretch mesh construction for maximum airflow and fade-free graphics
Single layer, fully perforated palm for optimum feel and maximum ventilation
Silicone finger and palm print for increased grip
Reinforced thumb overlay for additional abrasion resistance
4-way stretch finger and wrist gussets contour to the shape of your hand and reduce bunching
Fist – Tie Dye
Australian glove Brand Fist have been representing on the Aussie scene for some time now. The gloves have a cool, unique style mixed with quality construction & materials. Fist have a sick FMX team including riders Luke McNeil, Matty Lewis & Joel Brown.
Features:
Premium quality mx/bmx/mtb fitted glove.
Injection molded fist knuckle badging, pre-curved Clarino palm for optimum fit and grip.
Twill spandex sublimated upper for ultimate comfort, breathability and performance.
Pre-curved Clarino (Clarino is one of the best man made synthetic leathers on the market) palm makes for superior wear without sacrificing feel.
Twill spandex uppers are form-fitting so there is no bunching or blistering while featuring full breathability.
Tacky silicon print patterns on the palm and fingers offers optimal grip even in wet conditions.
Unit – Jah Riding Gloves
Unit’s first line of gloves seems to be have been a massive hit, – especially with Jah! From what we’ve heard these things are sweet to ride in as well as looking the bomb!
Features:
Fabric: 30% Synthetic leather, 20% Lycra, 48% Two way span, 2% Neoprene
Slim fit flex glove
Traction grip palm & finger points
Stretch moulded cuff
Quick dry 2 way stretch material & clarino fabric palm
Ninjaz – The Alien
Ninjaz gloves are an Austrian brand manufacturing some of the best gloves on the market right now – Sweet graphics, insanely lightweight and well ventilated, these are easily some of the comfiest gloves we’ve tried.
Features:
Single layer, lightweight material for better ventilation
Silicone print on palm for better grip
Four way stretch elastic mesh
Neoprene enforced fitting
TPR Injection molding
Anti-blister protection
Deft Family x DC – Catalyst 3
Over the last few years the Deft Family X DC Shoes colab glove has firmly established itself as one of the raddest gloves in moto x. With one of the biggest teams in Freestyle Motocross and an R&D testing facility set-up at Nate Adams FMX park, Deft family have managed to produce a glove with unbeatable levels of comfort, grip and style.
Features:
“Soft Strap” ariprene closure design
Superior fit and function that is second to none!
Single layer Clarino palm with silicone DEFT & DC logos printed on palms for grip and Style