RiparoMens Gloves, Leather Gloves for Driving, Motorcycle Gloves, Driving Gloves for Men

I've been using Riparo driving gloves for about a decade. I think they're a solid glove. I've bought about a pair per every 1.5 year. I wear them daily in sweaty, humid, tropical conditions in Florida and Hawaii. Eventually I wear them out and get new ones. They're thick. The sizing I personally found to be correct. I don't have huge hands so sometimes the fingers may be about an 8th" long but obviously it's fine, given that I'm clearly a repeat customer. There is a breaking period with them, like all leather products. Once they stretch and form to your hand, they're really comfortable. They're also grippier after a good break in period. I'd seen complaints about the red ones bleeding, and that IS true but it goes away. I have a red pair that I'm about to retire from usage, so I did like them and they matched a couple of my cars. I don't think I noticed dye bleed from other colors. Liten, they're currently $60ish. You can get bespoke gloves that fit perfect but they're $400. For the price point, I haven't found a better pair. The leather seems fine and they even smell good when you first get them, so I can't comment on what grade of leather they are other than to say, it's acceptable. Again, they will feel well mad because they are thick, solid and well made.

These are a nice pair of gloves. Leather seems of good quality. They're thin, what I think a driving glove should be, but they do not feel cheap. All the sewn bits are nice, nothing frayed, misaligned, or signs of coming apart. My width measured large but I have short fingers so I ordered a medium. They fit like a glove 😉

Great pair of gloves. At the time of this review, the online sizing instructions say to measure over a flat hand. Using that method, my size came out to be medium. I trusted the chart even though I usually wear size large. Interestingly, the instructions on the package states to measure over a closed hand. Well, the medium glove was very snug on my right hand, and could be stretched, but the left was too tight on the palm and painfully so on the skin between my fingers. Stretching would not work, I had to go one size up.Over a flat hand, my measurement was 8.5 inches and about 9.25 over a closed hand at the knuckles.I requested a return for the medium and ordered a size large. The large gloves fit my palm but the fingers were too long. Hmmm, what to do? I really liked the feel, stitching and color (I got the black with blue accents) and I didn't want to give up on these gloves. For those of you in the same situation, here is one possible solution: shrink the large gloves.Disclaimer: This is what worked for me. Rinsing fine leather products can be a part of normal maintenance. However, I have no idea if this will void any implied warranty or possibility to return the product.My method: I soaked the gloves in warm water, gently squeezing and rinsing several times to make sure they were completely soaked through. I then wrapped the gloves in a towel to remove excess water. Then I put the gloves on and wore them until they were dry. The result is a pair of gloves that perfectly conform to both my (possibly odd shaped) hands. You could certainly try using a blow drier with no heat. For me, the biggest benefit to drying the gloves on my hands is the fact that they now conform to my body shape.Another benefit of rinsing the gloves, if you get the black ones, is that you will get rid of a bit of color that otherwise could come off on your hands, especially if you have sweaty palms.There are some gloves that are stated to be touchscreen capable. I would not consider these gloves to be among them. While I am able to use a touchscreen phone for basic operations with these gloves, it only works if I get the finger pad on the screen just right. Consider it an added safety feature to deter texting while driving. One could also easily mod these gloves with a bit of conductive thread.--------------------

After a season of summer riding with these gloves, I've got to say they are my favorite riding gloves. Smart looking and fit great - I have small hands, so fitting gloves is sometimes a problem for me. Pay attention to vendor's sizing chart and you should be fine. After wearing them in warm weather a few times, they contoured to my hands exactly as fine leather will do if it is well tanned. Gloves protect my hands from wind and sun on my motorcycle without being heavy or sweaty. I do condition the leather with mink oil every month or so to keep it supple and clean. Color has not faded out and stitching has remained firm and tight. No undue wear after a season of daily riding - I expect these will last for several years. Highly recommended.Update, Summer 2019:After 1 year and about 10,000 miles in sun, rain, heat, & wind, my opinion of these gloves continues to rise. The photos here are after 10K miles on my Polaris Slingshot. I keep the gloves clean (Black Rock leather conditioner), using conditioner about every 2 months. There are no tears in the leather and stitching is still perfect. I see no reason why these shouldn't last several more years.These gloves are a GREAT value for the money.Pay attention to the sizing chart. Wet them down thoroughly before your first long, sunny ride and they will conform perfectly to your hands as they dry.Go ahead and order a pair, you'll be very pleased!