--- title: "Best Summer Motorcycle Gloves: Stay Cool While Protecting Your Hands" description: "Say no to sweaty hands with the best summer motorcycle gloves. Enjoy hot weather riding without sacrificing protection in your summer motorcycle gloves." date: "2021-03-31" modified: "2023-06-21" authors: - name: "Robert Bacon" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/robert-bacon" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/29678/best-summer-motorcycle-gloves" categories: - "Accessories" - "Motorcycles" - "The Garage" tags: - "Buying Guides" - "commerce" - "NoAds" - "Roundup" --- # Best Summer Motorcycle Gloves: Stay Cool While Protecting Your Hands ![Motorcycle summer gloves hero]() *\Robert Bacon\* The importance of summer motorcycle gloves can’t be understated. They might be the difference between you keeping your digits or not. Even a minor spill could leave you with road rash without the right pair of mitts, and if you’ve ever tried to pick something up or even type with road rash on your hands, you know the value of good gloves. But protecting your hands from making friends with the asphalt only tells half the story of what motorcycle gloves do. Summer gloves stop your hands from turning to prunes on sweaty canyon runs or cross-country adventures in the height of summer. Trust me, I recently rode 300 miles in 98-degree Fahrenheit weather, and my summer gloves were imperative to ensure I completed that trip. ## Our Methodology To choose the best motorcycle gloves on the market, I employed *The Drive’s* comprehensive [research methodology]() and evaluated dozens of gloves before choosing the top contenders. Although I haven’t personally tested these products, my selection is informed by consumer testimonials, expert reviews, discussions on relevant online forums, and my institutional knowledge of the automotive industry. ## Best Summer Motorcycle Gloves Reviews & Recommendations Best Overall: [Alpinestars Morph Sport]() Best Value: [Alpinestars SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves]() Honorable Mention: [Dainese Air Maze]() Best Style: [Dainese Blackjack Gloves]() Best Adventure: [Klim Induction]() Best Track/Race: [Alpinestars GP Tech v2 S]() ## Our Verdict Summer Motorcycle Gloves My top pick for the best summer motorcycle gloves is the [Alpinestars Morph Sport](). These are the gloves I personally use the most and have the best mixture of breathability and protection. For a more affordable alternative, the [Alpinestars SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves]() are breathable, comfortable, and come with a CE Level 1 rating for an exceptionally low price point. ## Things to Consider Before Buying Summer Motorcycle Gloves ### Stitching Design The glove's construction dramatically affects the durability and comfort of the gloves. For example, internal stitching can create rough points inside the glove that irritate your skin. External stitching eliminates this but exposes the stitching to greater wear and tear. Double, triple, covered, and reinforced stitching will give the gloves greater durability. The stitching strength must match the construction textile strength, or it will pull through the material. External stitching can also make the glove look and feel clunky with a less sleek or streamlined design. ### Climate Features Your warm weather riding gloves should suit the type of summer climate you ride in. For example, these waterproof motorcycle gloves could work well in a wet climate such as Florida with daily afternoon storms. Consider the glove's breathability, waterproofing, drying speed, and ventilation. ### Riding Style Your riding style is about the level of risk to injury that you take on, the positioning and movement of your hands, and the type of riding conditions you encounter. For example, commuters do not need off-roading or track-level protection because they will typically sit in rush-hour traffic. Sport-bike riders planning to hit curves want extra abrasion resistance moisture wicking qualities to maintain grip. Dirt and adventure riders are more exposed to the elements and at greater risk of impacts, so more aggressive armor is beneficial. ### Pricing You can find great short-cuff motorcycle gloves for $50 to $100. Anything less expensive will lack quality and safety features. When you fall, putting your hands down is a natural reaction, so it is worth the extra investment for hand protection. There are higher-end gloves go for $100 to $200. These gloves will have better quality leather, more protective features, and a nicer construction design. ## FAQs You’ve got questions. *The Drive* has answers. ## Author Robert is a former Commerce Reporter for The Drive. He primarily creates informational motorcycle and car content, automotive buying guides, and how-to pieces. Originally from Ireland, Robert traveled across Asia and Europe working with automotive dealerships and rental companies. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Twitter]()