Riparo Mens Gloves, Leather Gloves for Driving, Motorcycle Gloves, Driving Gloves for Men

I wore these as a professional driver daily. They held up very well, and they're comfortable. They're fine leather and not indestructible. They're comfortable once broken in, and they're worth the price if you need good driving gloves. They aren't entirely color-fast. I'd love a natural dye-free version. Do they make that?

The gloves are absolutely perfect and fit like a glove. The method, measuring the hand circumference just below the knuckles, is spot on. The color is exactly as pictured.

Great pair of gloves. At the time of this review, the online sizing instructions say to measure over a flat hand. Using that method, my size came out to be medium. I trusted the chart even though I usually wear size large. Interestingly, the instructions on the package states to measure over a closed hand. Well, the medium glove was very snug on my right hand, and could be stretched, but the left was too tight on the palm and painfully so on the skin between my fingers. Stretching would not work, I had to go one size up. Over a flat hand, my measurement was 8.5 inches and about 9.25 over a closed hand at the knuckles. I requested a return for the medium and ordered a size large. The large gloves fit my palm but the fingers were too long. Hmmm, what to do? I really liked the feel, stitching and color (I got the black with blue accents) and I didn't want to give up on these gloves. For those of you in the same situation, here is one possible solution: shrink the large gloves. Disclaimer: This is what worked for me. Rinsing fine leather products can be a part of normal maintenance. However, I have no idea if this will void any implied warranty or possibility to return the product. My method: I soaked the gloves in warm water, gently squeezing and rinsing several times to make sure they were completely soaked through. I then wrapped the gloves in a towel to remove excess water. Then I put the gloves on and wore them until they were dry. The result is a pair of gloves that perfectly conform to both my (possibly odd shaped) hands. You could certainly try using a blow drier with no heat. For me, the biggest benefit to drying the gloves on my hands is the fact that they now conform to my body shape. Another benefit of rinsing the gloves, if you get the black ones, is that you will get rid of a bit of color that otherwise could come off on your hands, especially if you have sweaty palms. There are some gloves that are stated to be touchscreen capable. I would not consider these gloves to be among them. While I am able to use a touchscreen phone for basic operations with these gloves, it only works if I get the finger pad on the screen just right. Consider it an added safety feature to deter texting while driving. One could also easily mod these gloves with a bit of conductive thread. --------------------

I've been using Riparo driving gloves for about a decade. I think they're a solid glove. I've bought about a pair per every 1.5 year. I wear them daily in sweaty, humid, tropical conditions in Florida and Hawaii. Eventually I wear them out and get new ones. They're thick. The sizing I personally found to be correct. I don't have huge hands so sometimes the fingers may be about an 8th" long but obviously it's fine, given that I'm clearly a repeat customer. There is a breaking period with them, like all leather products. Once they stretch and form to your hand, they're really comfortable. They're also grippier after a good break in period. I'd seen complaints about the red ones bleeding, and that IS true but it goes away. I have a red pair that I'm about to retire from usage, so I did like them and they matched a couple of my cars. I don't think I noticed dye bleed from other colors. Liten, they're currently $60ish. You can get bespoke gloves that fit perfect but they're $400. For the price point, I haven't found a better pair. The leather seems fine and they even smell good when you first get them, so I can't comment on what grade of leather they are other than to say, it's acceptable. Again, they will feel well mad because they are thick, solid and well made.

The leather is super nice! The stitching, wonderful! The smell, delightful! The thumb fit “like a glove” but the fingers were too long. I had to take them to a seamstress to shorten the fingers. Which they were able to do seeing how the stitching was on the outside. May want to keep that in mind.

I really like these gloves! They came packaged nicely. The leather is soft, but not cheaply soft. I drive a tractor trailer cross-country, and these gloves are great for driving long distance. They grip well, but still allow easy turning of the steering wheel. They definitely keep your hands from tiring so much.They are not lined, which keep your hands cooler. I'm sure the color will transfer after wearing the gloves for a while. I have a fingerless pair of leather gloves in this brand, and I still have a little transfer of color. I really don't mind because it washes off easily. The gloves are snug, but they will stretch to be comfortable. I ordered a Men's size x-small / 7.5. I want able to get my size in the women's sizes. Finger length wasn't too bad. The ring and little finger were a little too long, but it doesn't bother me. I was also able to use my touchscreen on the cell phone, while wearing these gloves. Although, it seemed rather cumbersome. I'd much rather take the gloves off, before using the phone. Overall, these gloves are great!! This is my second pair of this brand. I plan to order another pair of fingerless gloves in this brand by next spring.

The gloves seem to be well made. Double stitching and seems to be good quality leather. The only thing negative is have if anything is the fit. My right hand glove has a different sizing where the thumb meets the palm. Seems to be restricting and thus doesn't allow the thumb to come all the way on so I have a little play at the thumb tip. Maybe over time as they break in more that will change but there doesn't seem to be a lot of break in time necessary with a soft leather like this. Other than that I'm please with them and I would buy again.

Glove is too tight across hand, fingers are too long

Schon nach einer Woche waren am Knopf (siehe Bild 1) abnutzungserscheinungen erkennbar. Nach 3 Monaten (siehe Bild 2) sieht man am Zeigefinger und Mittelfinger dass das Leder nicht wirklich durchgefärbt wurde. Wenn man das Herstellungs-Land mit den herstellungs-kosten etc. Einbezieht: So finde ich: Dass der Preis viel zu hoch (überteuert) ist.

Top Qualität. Die Größe passt perfekt. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.

Compre una talla L y los devolví xq no llegaba a la muñeca. Compre la XL e idem del lienzo, un poco más pero no eran los suficientemente largos de la zona de la muñeca xq de los dedos sobraba, buen ancho de de dedos para los q tenemos dedos grandes. Se los ve de buena calidad y muy elegantes...MUY IMPORTANTE SON TÁCTILES para los teléfonos...una lástima de tener una mano grande.

Correspond à ce que j'attendais Confort de conduite en plus Légèreté, solidité, parfait

Angenehmes Leder , Leder wirkt sehr natürlich, ist weich und flexibel, die Nähte sind ausreichend exakt ausgeführt