The Top Lessons Learned After 24 Years of Motorcycle Gloves

1. Fit Is King...
If it doesn't fit like a second skin, it doesn’t belong on a rider's hand. There's a 'Break In Period', 2-3 weeks. Gloves must mold to the rider’s hand over time, not fight against it. Deerskin became a go-to not because it’s fancy—but because it conforms, flexes, and remembers. Our Short Wrist Touchscreen Deerskin and Classic Length Touchscreen Deerskin gloves are a staple in your collection.

2. Stitching Matters More Than You Think
Outseam stitching reduces friction and hotspots during long rides. It’s not just for looks—poor seam placement turns a good glove into a blister-maker. We've seen it all, and learned that stitch location and technique are dealbreakers. Our ILL' Dozer's are a combo of all our work.

3. Protection Must Be Subtle
Nobody wants to look like Robocop unless they're cosplaying. That's why gloves need discreet protection—like Kevlar liners or padded palms—without looking or feeling bulky. (personally, I hate bulk, but everyone is different and we offer it all) Our Legendary Aramid Lined Short Wrist and Uppercut Knuckle Protection are great examples of protection without the bulk.ustomers who crashed in our gloves than from any lab test. The goal? You need gloves to handle ALL CONDITIONS YOU RIDE IN. 

4. Ventilation Isn’t Optional
A glove that breathes is a glove that gets worn. Perforated leather isn’t about style—it’s about surviving the heat and reducing hand inflammation. Legendary Ventilated Short Wrist , Ventilated Touchscreen Driving Gloves, and Fingerless Ventilated Gloves are all excellent options. 

5. Touchscreen Functionality Is a Modern Must
Yes, it's a motorcycle glove. No, that doesn’t mean riders want to rip them off every time GPS or music needs adjusting. Thumb and index finger responsiveness is now non-negotiable. Most of our gloves are equiped with touchscreen capability. 

6. Leather Quality Varies Wildly
Not all deerskin or goatskin is equal. We learned to hand-select hides for consistency, tensile strength, and the buttery feel real riders expect. Machine-cut mass-market leather just doesn’t cut it. 

7. Made in the USA Still Means Something
Domestic manufacturing isn’t just a marketing bullet point—it’s about quality control, craftsmanship pride, and real jobs. Overseas shortcuts never quite matched the real deal. Show me your gloves and I'll tell you how you ride. 

8. Riders Want Versatility
Gloves need to do more than just ride. They need to work for driving, wrenching, or working. Cold weather? We got you checkout our Fleece Lined Short Wrist and our Deerskin Mittens. That’s why we prioritized looks and flexibility to straddle function and form.