Alpinestars SP-1 Gloves Review

Alpinestars is a motorcycle gear manufacturer known for their high quality, race performance products. Sponsoring such professional racers as Ben Spies, Roger Lee Hayden, and Shane Byrne to name just a few.

As a performance specialized gear manufacturer Alpinestars focus is on optimizing gear for racing conditions.

In an effort to balance their product line to offer gear to non-pro racing motorcycle riders Alpinestar's has created the SP-1 gloves.

The SP-1 gloves are for those riders who want a high quality race track performance glove but do not want to commit to a full blown $200+ pair of gloves.

style

The SP-1 is very stylish using a simplistic approach. Nearly all of Alpinestar's gear is free of designs and flash logo's but yet still manages to look great.

The famous Alpinestars logo is found embroidered on the cuff of the glove. A rubberized logo with the gloves name 'SP' can be found on the palm of the glove adding a touch of flair to the design.

The SP-1 is available in either red, blue, or black color.

features

Three finger accordion panels and thumb allow you to stretch your hands with ease. When reaching for controls or making adjustments your hands will feel loose and natural instead of bulky and awkward. The accordion material is also made of leather for added protection.

To ensure that getting both gloves is without hassle - there is a Velcro strap at the wrist and a Velcro gauntlet closure for tight secure fit.

safety

The gloves are made of a mid weight leather material.

The high impact areas, the palms of the hand, are reinforced with a synthetic suede for added abrasion protection - something to look for in a racing glove.

The knuckles and fingers are covered with a molded carbon fiber armor to provide impact protection which hopefully you will never need but provides you with the piece of mind that your hands will be safe if you go down.

quality

The SP-1's are made of a mid-weight leather construction - providing a sufficient amount of abrasion protection. The gloves are comfortable to wear and definitely do the job of ensuring your hands have a free range of movement.

show me the money

The gloves are priced for the value conscious consumer who wants to enter the racing arena. They ring in at USD $149.95

overall

The Alpinestars SP-1 gloves are perfect for the rider who wishes to start racing at the track. The gloves are by no means comparable to other high-end racing gloves - but they are an excellent pair of racing entry gloves. Priced right and made well - these gloves will give you the satisfaction of money well spent if you are looking to enter into racing or would like to take your warm weather riding a bit more seriously.

rating

• Style: 7/10
• Features: 8/10
• Safety: 8/10
• Quality: 8/10
• Price: 10/10
• Overall Value: 9/10