All about gloves

[Blossom]

So when I first brought the bike the only gloves I could find that I liked and fitted ok were some xs mens gloves. I like them still but lately it has really started to bug me that the fingers are a little too long and I worry they will catch on the clutch or something stupid.
There doesn't seem to be a huge range about and buying over the internet is hard as I dont know my hand size?

So what's everyone else wearing. what are the sizes? what shops stock them etc.

[vifferman]

You really need to try them on, rather than buy them over the Interdweeb or ask other people's suggestions. While I really like Spidi and Held, I'm not you, and my hands are different. (And yeah, I know I'm not a gurrrrl, but I'm bored, and just trying to help.)
I take it there's not many bike shops "in the middle of chaos"?

[keithbuckby]

you can find a good sizer here http://www.mechanix.com/glove_sizing.pdf that should help

[Blossom]

You really need to try them on, rather than buy them over the Interdweeb or ask other people's suggestions. While I really like Spidi and Held, I'm not you, and my hands are different. (And yeah, I know I'm not a gurrrrl, but I'm bored, and just trying to help.)
I take it there's not many bike shops "in the middle of chaos"?

Chaos only exists inside the house...Outside is Pukekohe. There are a couple of bike shops in town.. just not found any gloves that fit in any of them.
And you are being very helpful, and do all the bored men serf about the biker angels forum?

[Blossom]

you can find a good sizer here http://www.mechanix.com/glove_sizing.pdf that should help

thanks for that. but that only does width and my problem is I have short fingers.

[vifferman]

...do all the bored men serf about the biker angels forum?

Umm... no, I actually just clicked on the "New Posts". I don't look at forum titles. I'm desperate for summat to do, so I don't have to resort to actual work.
With that "mechanic gloves" size thingo, be aware that sizes/shapes of gloves vary between brands, and aren't always even consistent within a brand and model. Even though my current glubses are very nice Held ones, the left and right ones are marginally different sizes. Maybe the 8 year-old sewing machine driver in the Held sweatshop was tired or had taken too many amphetamines on an empty tummy...

[Blossom]

This is what my research thus far has confirmed.

Size is irrelevant. Black is the only colour of gloves. I have short fingers.

[vifferman]

Black is the only colour of gloves.

Does that mean, "black is the only colour for me", or that it's the only colour you've found?
I've got black'n'grey gloves, black'n'blue gloves, black/silver/white/yellow gloves, but (as with my jackets) I'm sticking with black-ish gloves from now on. Coloured gear shows the road spooge too much.
If you could, I would check out Cycletreads, AMPS and Motomail for gloves - they all have a fairly extensive range, including gear sepcifically for female-type persons.

[bobsmith]

fingers are a little too long and I worry they will catch on the clutch or something stupid.

Strange....

The last time we went shopping for my fiancee's gloves (ie women's gloves) all the women's gloves had really really long fingers compared to the actual hand sizes.

I figured that this was so that it can accommodate for long finger nails and small hands... from what I've seen you'll have better luck with men's gloves for shorter fingers.

[vifferman]

Hmmmm...
If they weren't waterproof gloves, it'd be easy enough to have the gloves turned inside-out and the fingers shortened.
But on the other hand (or both hands...), you shouldn't have to do that.

[MotoGirl]

I buy my gloves online and would use a chart similar to this:

[MotoGirl]

Strange....

The last time we went shopping for my fiancee's gloves (ie women's gloves) all the women's gloves had really really long fingers compared to the actual hand sizes.

I figured that this was so that it can accommodate for long finger nails and small hands... from what I've seen you'll have better luck with men's gloves for shorter fingers.

I think it is to accommodate women like me who've got small hands with relatively long fingers. I'd have to go up a size if I let my nails grow

[buellbabe]

Bite the bullet and go shopping.
Some advice...if you have short fingers then you can probably rule out some of the Revit ladies range as I have long fingers and find Revit a perfect fit.

Another tip. Ya get what ya pay for...pay decent dollar and you will get a really good pair of gloves that live up to expectations and will last the distance.

[Okey Dokey]

Size small (men's) Alpinestars suit me. I'd call my hands average woman-size. Fingers neither long nor short.

As others have said, trying on is your best bet. I prefered the fit of the men's gloves to the ladies range. I felt that they were too snug and might contribute to my hands getting cold(er) due to lack of circulation. I haven't had any trouble with feeling the controls, and definitely no interference.

Just a thought, but maybe a leather worker could shorten the finger length of your current pair? Good luck in finding the best gloves for you!

[Trumpess]

Blossom .... you could always go to a reputable leather shop and have some made for you if they dont have any in stock that fit you?
I got mine from a leather shop and they are great!