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The Keystone Thumb: A Piece of American Glovemaking History

The keystone thumb is one of the oldest patterns in American glovemaking, and it exists for a reason riders still feel on the grips.

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How to Choose Between Lined and Unlined Motorcycle Gloves

A lining changes a glove's warmth, fit, and feel on the grips. Here is how to decide whether you need one, and which lining suits your riding.

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Motorcycle Gloves for Daily Commuters: A Buying Guide

Commuting is the hardest job a motorcycle glove has: daily wear, weather swings, and constant on and off. Here is how to pick a pair that survives it.

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Outseam Construction: The American Glovemaking Heritage Behind the Stitch

Outseam construction put the stitching outside the glove so nothing presses into a rider's palm. The American glovemaking story Legendary USA still sews.

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How to Inspect Leather Motorcycle Gear for Wear After a Long Riding Season

Learn how to inspect leather motorcycle gloves, vests, and jackets for wear — the stitching, hardware, and hide checks Legendary USA recommends.

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Best Motorcycle Gloves for New Riders: A Buying Guide

New to riding? This guide covers leather types, fit, and break-in for first motorcycle gloves, with American-made picks built by Legendary USA.

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Best American-Made Motorcycle Gear Built to Last

Best American-Made Motorcycle Gear Built to Last The motorcycle gear that lasts is the gear with full-grain leather, double-stitched seams, and an owner who dries it. Construction outranks brand, and...

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Perforated Leather and the American Summer Ride

Perforated Leather and the American Summer Ride Perforated leather is how American riders kept leather on their hands through summer instead of giving it up. Punching a pattern of small...

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