Spidi STS-3 gloves in black

Name: My prefered style of glove
Rating: 5
Author: Geoff

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Spidi STS-3 gloves in black Product Information

Spidi makes some great gloves; and in particular some great, leather gloves. And the reason they do such great leather gloves is that the company is situated in Vincenzo, right in the heart of one of the world's most prestigious leather producing regions. The area has a 700 year history in leather production, boasting more than a thousand tanneries within a short drive of the company's factory.

The Spidi STS-3 is very much a sports glove. The company makes a whole range of super-aggressive, race gloves. This isn't one of those. Rather, whilst this is a glove you could easily wear on the track, it's aimed more at the sporting road rider. This could be someone who rides a full-on sports bike, or it could be someone who rides something more sit-up; someone who appreciates the feel and protection of a racing glove, but can do without all the bling.

The STS-3 is a supremely comfortable glove. Now Spidi doesn't do uncomfortable, but even within the Spidi firmament the STS-3 is something quite special.

The chassis is made from a 0.6 mm to 0.8 mm goat leather. Now we always like goat hide. It's extremely supple, but for its thickness is stronger than cowhide. On this glove you also get perforations in the wrist for airflow.

On the main knuckle, you get what Spidi calls a variable-density polyurethane shield. That's a foam-backed, hard, knuckle protector in plain speak.

On the palm, and down the outside of the hand, you get panels of microfibre for added grip and abrasion resistance. There's a cushion pad at the base of the palm. You get further pads on the fingers, and in the glove's cuff.

The glove has touchscreen sensitive fingers, but honestly they're not state of the art in that respect. You really do have to use the flat pad of your finger to make it work. That's not ideal. There are better systems out there.

As you would expect, you get a longer wrist with this glove. And to wrap it firmly around your sleeve there are two closure mechanisms. A thin, Velcro strap at the wrist itself. And a wider, Velcro flap to tighten the cuff.

This really is a beautiful glove. If you are looking for something with the feel of a racing glove to wear on the road then the STS-3 may be what you're looking for. Not that you couldn't wear them on track. In fact, you very much could.

Specification

Made from 0.6 mm. 0.8 mm goat hide
Variable density knuckle protector
Layers of leather and microfibre on palm for added protection
Energy absorbing pads on palm, wrist and fingers
Velcro straps at cuff and wrist
Perforated leather in wrist
Touchscreen sensitive fingertips

Warranty

Spidi gloves have a two year warranty

Size Chart

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UK size	EU size	Knuckle circumference (cm)
S	7	20.6 / 21.4 cm
M	8	21.4 / 22.2 cm
L	9	22.2 / 23.0 cm
XL	9.5	23.0 / 23.8 cm
2XL	10	23.8 / 24.6 cm
3XL	10.5	24.6 / 25.4 cm

Product Reviews

Reviews

Geoff: My prefered style of glove

So, these fit me really well. Finger length and width seems ideal. Certainly have that close fit second skin feel. It took a couple of short rides to get the gloves bedded in. Now when I ride they have become unnoticed, which is great. The finish is excellent, with attention to detail. Two straps allow wrist and gauntlet adjustment. The gloves are quite narrow at the wrist, which makes that a tight spot when putting the gloves on and removing them. That doesnt affect comfort or fit when on, its unlikely the gloves will come off during a spill which is reassuring. True to their racing fit and style I suppose. Two minor issues, nothing obvious to help wipe the visor and not that good with touch screens. Really pleased with these gloves though.