The right sized gloves - a tale of warning

[nzspokes]

Im not sure I would like to buy a pair of used gloves from a shop. Its kinda like buying used undies.

[Ender EnZed]

To be honest, I am surprised that you would think you would be able to purchase something, use it for a bit (making it second hand) then go "Um, yeah, changed my mind".

You can do exactly that with almost anything from almost any major retailer, including clothing. I'm surprised that the general opinion on here seems to be that bike shops are special for some reason. Is this just E-Moto or do other bike shops have the same policy?

Five Brand - damn nice gloves.

I bought a pair of Five gloves last year. They crippled me for the first 1000km but I kept wearing them and now they fit perfectly.

[Canis G.]

I bought a pair of Five gloves last year. They crippled me for the first 1000km but I kept wearing them and now they fit perfectly.

Ahhh there is hope then, only 750K to go. cheers Ender

[SMOKEU]

I bought my first pair of leather gloves about 5 years ago from Casbolts Honda. I've binned in them a few times, I've worked as a labourer carrying bricks in them which has torn the leather, I've ridden in storms even and they're still fine. Guess I may have gotten lucky.

[Kickaha]

Fuck I hate buying gloves. The best fitting pair I ever had were a pair of mid level Dainese that I wore till they were completely rooted because they fit PERFECTLY. No gloves before or since have fit as well, even the same manufacturer and same size.

I had the same with some Spool gloves I had for 7-8 years, by the time they were worn out and rooted and been down the track several times they were no longer available

You can do exactly that with almost anything from almost any major retailer, including clothing. I'm surprised that the general opinion on here seems to be that bike shops are special for some reason. Is this just E-Moto or do other bike shops have the same policy?

Just because a lot of shops take stuff back doesn't mean they legally have to, they might just do it for "customer service" aspect

[FJRider]

Just because a lot of shops take stuff back doesn't mean they legally have to, they might just do it for "customer service" aspect

They could buy their gloves in the Warehouse .... keep the docket and they have 3 months ...

[FJRider]

Its kinda like buying used undies.

Have you "kinda" tried buying used undies .. ??? If she washed them first maybe ...

[awa355]

They could buy their gloves in the Warehouse .... keep the docket and they have 3 months ...

My elderly father took an electric heater back to warehouse after two years. ( miserable git), He said he couldn't find the receipt. The young girl felt sorry for him and gave him a new heater.

As for gloves, I have a cupboard full of 'bargains' from Td me. Definately try before you buy, and even then, as in the OP, you wont know for sure how they will fit.

[Usarka]

I bought some gloves that started falling apart after about 3 weeks. Got them replaced, nek minnit same thing. Retailer told me I couldn't swap them again and it was my fault for buying cheap gloves.

[steve_t]

I bought some gloves that started falling apart after about 3 weeks. Got them replaced, nek minnit same thing. Retailer told me I couldn't swap them again and it was my fault for buying cheap gloves.

WTF? That's exactly what the CGA is supposed to nip in the bud

[HenryDorsetCase]

Have you "kinda" tried buying used undies .. ??? If she washed them first maybe ...

Fuck no! you pay extra if she's worn them and doesn't wash them!


Im, er, told. Yes told. someone told me that, or I saw it on the internet somewhere.... :blush:

[steve_t]

Fuck no! you pay extra if she's worn them and doesn't wash them!


Im, er, told. Yes told. someone told me that, or I saw it on the internet somewhere.... :blush:

Don't they come out of vending machines in Japan?

[AllanB]

I wonder if you wet the internals and wear them if it will stretch them?

Or another idea slightly outside the square, have vigorous sex with the glove several times - I reckon that will stretch it.

[slowpoke]

Thats just it....

Put em up on TM and cut your losses...

Might as well see if they will stretch before I take that loss eh?

You've got your answer right there haven't you? If people were happy to buy your used cast offs as brand new then you wouldn't be making a loss would you? But they aren't, which totally vindicates the bike shop.

Or for that matter, what happens when you sell them on TM and the bloke rocks up in a coupla days complaining of poor fit, are you gonna take 'em back?

[Grubber]

I kinda try them on before i buy them and make DAMN SURE they are going to be the gizz when i wear them for long periods. I even go sit on the bike and do the clamp onto handle bar thingy to make sure they are both comfortable and do what they suppose to do. Never figured i could walk out, go for a big ride, return to shop and give them back. Just don't seem right to me!