Best place for gloves?

[BostonShaun]

I'm looking for some new gloves but I am hesitant to order them online because I want them to fit correctly the first time and not have to go through the hassle of returning, ect.

I was at Moto Market in Acton today, and although they had some gloves, they didn't have what I was looking for. I'm leaning towards Alpinestars but not sure which local place would have some to try on.

Anyone know of a place in NE Massachusetts that sells Alpinestars?

[Dip Dungles]

Out of all the shops I have been to I have never seen alpine stars on their shelves. Maybe some else can chime in with a better answer. Btw alpine star gloves run small. If your a large then get mediums.

[jwm2k3]

Seacoast Ducati/Aprillia in Derry. If you go there, you will be pleased.

[BostonShaun]

I'll check out Seacoast... thanks man!

[snwbrdr435]

Btw alpine star gloves run small. If your a large then get mediums.

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[boloson]

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[sdog30]

Come to the races next weekend. I'm pretty sure Todd from Heroic should be there. He usually has a nice stock of his gloves with him. Very well made.

[The Snowman]

Come to the races next weekend. I'm pretty sure Todd from Heroic should be there. He usually has a nice stock of his gloves with him. Very well made.

And crash tested.

[loudog]

Another btw, Alpinetars aren't known for their gloves. They do a lot well, but most people I've talked to don't like their gloves. I've had a pair that have lasted through four crashes, but they are definitely thin. I've been lucky. The Heroics seem nice.

[OreoGaborio]

Shaun, I've owned three pairs of Alpinestars gloves... GP Plus, GP Pro and GP Tech... all three pairs wore out in the palm from normal use in less than 2 seasons. I wasn't impressed.

When (not if ) you go to Seacoast, try on the RevIt Jerez and Held Phantoms (or whatever other models you like). I think you'll like those better. May cost you more but I think you'll be happier with them in the long run.

Or Heroic. His gloves are great, too.

[The Snowman]

My A* GP-Tech gloves tore through the pinky stitching at a lower speed low-side in the bowl. At the time, they were A*'s top of the line.

Look for gloves with internal stitching. You sacrifice a little comfort for better resistance to breaking open from popped seams.

[sdog30]

Yup. Kangaroo, sting ray, finger bridge. They are definitely well made and the same price as the other big guys.

[CDOG1974]

I understand you don't want to go through the problem of online but sportbiketrackgear has cortech on close out right now 50$ i just got a pair seem nice to me

[BostonShaun]

All great suggestions guys... the reason for the upgrade is so I can build up a gear set to eventually do tracks days with Tonys/Oreo. After I get some nice, race ready/crash proven gloves comes the suit and boots.

[OreoGaborio]

Worrrrrrrd.

Side note: If you want to get to the track before you buy all the stuff, you can also rent gear from MotoMarket or Seacoast.
http://www.tonystrackdays.com/catego...her-rental.htm

[CBR929RE]

Another btw, Alpinetars aren't known for their gloves. They do a lot well, but most people I've talked to don't like their gloves. I've had a pair that have lasted through four crashes, but they are definitely thin. I've been lucky. The Heroics seem nice.

Todd told me a lot of the new Alpinestars gloves are pretty much junk. AMA guys pop stiches in them just by wearing them. I've had 2 pairs (GP Tech and GP Pro) bother older and they've been really good. Busted a stitch on the Pros because the bar or brake lever went through it when I hit the ground, had that repaired. I think I crashed in them 4 times with the last I think being their final time. they don't look like they're worth repairing again.

My next pair of gloves will undoubtable be Heroics. They are by far the best gloves I have ever tried on. far superior than the Held's I've tried on. and he'll do them custom for you if you want.

[FAST GSXR750]

If Miles from "Street and Comp" is @ the track he usually has a good selection with him.

[GNTurbo6]

I'd probably only trust A* gloves for one get off. Held, Heroic and a few others for a lot more.

[csmutty]

I'll be trying Heroic's next time...but I have raced in Icon gloves for 3 years and they finally just wore out after 10+ crashes...

[jwm2k3]

I have a pair of Dainese and the palm is wearing out and peeling after 1st use.

Shift gloves I have are great, and I got another off brand I forget that are pretty awesome.

Also Riverside Ducati in Somerville has a big selection I noticed last time I was in there....might be closer to you than NH.

[The Snowman]

Also Riverside Ducati in Somerville has a big selection I noticed last time I was in there....might be closer to you than NH.

If you like branded gear. Mostly everything was Ducati this and Ducati that. It was like browsing through a HD dealership.

[JettaJayGLS]

I also suggest going to the track this next race weekend. Todd will be there with Heroics and Miles from Street and Comp will be there with a full line of Held's and A*.

I personally use Held Phantoms as I purchased them before Todd came around. I have 2 crashes on em, and they are perfect. The heroic look damn nice though and have been crash tested. Both are the same price point I believe, as well.

Something to mention if you are on a budget is that the new line of A* gp-pros just came out so sportbike track gear is blowing out the older version at a good price. I think they make a more than adequate track day glove.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...%3AAlpinestars