Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Is The Ideal Motorcycle Glove

Every serious motorcycle rider needs a good set of gloves, and nothing can beat the [mageProductLink sku="020-3301-2219" title="Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Vented Leather/Textile Gloves"]Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Vented Leather/Textile Gloves[/mageProductLink].

Gloves will keep a rider's hand safe in the event of an accident, much less ensure their hands don't slip off the handlebars on a wet day. While many consider a helmet and jacket to be the most essential pieces of riding gear, too often gloves are overlooked. When it comes to staying safe on the road - and looking good while doing it - Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Vented Leather/Textile Gloves are the perfect product.

Alpinestars began making motorcycle products in Italy in 1963, and that experience has helped them become a leading glove maker over the last few decades. However, the company finds that perfect balance of innovation and a retro look.

"Though Alpinestars has evolved over the years, the timeless rebel-style of motorcycle racing and the refined Italian aesthetic of the early sixties continue to drive the brand," reads the website. "Now, nearly 50 years later, Alpinestars has outfitted countless world champions past and present and produces the highest level of performance and protective footwear and apparel. To this day, Alpinestars' legacy of motorcycle racing and its roots in Italian artistry are stitched into every garment."

The Innovation Of Their Gloves

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The Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon motorcycle gloves are a thing of beauty. Featuring carbon knuckle guards, technical 3D mesh and a leather main-shell construction, riders are given the confidence they need, knowing their hands will be safe with these gloves. The mesh material allows for airflow so hands stay cool, while the full grain leather incorporated into the main shell and the carbon fiber reinforced knuckles offer excellent protection.

On a hot summer day, riders can ensure they are both safe and comfortable with the Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Vented Leather/Textile Gloves. This balance is critical to consider when buying a pair of gloves. While safety should always be at the front of a rider's mind, making sure a product fits properly and will keep them cool is also essential, and with the Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Gloves they get both.

The Glove's Details

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Aside from their unique design, these gloves also feature synthetic suede reinforcements on the palm, fingers and landing zones in order to provide maximum abrasion resistance to critical impact zones in the event of a crash. Riders are given peace of mind wearing these gloves, knowing that they will have minimal injuries to their hands if they happen to fall. The Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Vented Leather/Textile Gloves provide even further protection with thermoplastic rubber inserts on the finger tops and back hands, again providing impact abrasion protection to critical areas of the hand.

While Alpinestars clearly factored safety into the design of their gloves, they also considered functionality. The SMX-2 Air Carbon gloves have a pre-curved finger construction to minimize riding fatigue. They also even feature a fingertip and thumb that are compatible with touch screens, like those common on smartphone and GPS devices.

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Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Vented Leather/Textile Gloves have a neoprene wrist cuff with Velcro, ensuring gloves are comfortable and stay on during a ride. They also have stretch finger sidewalls to give riders more comfort and flexibility when in motion. In addition to the four colorways available in men's sizes, Alpinestars created a Stella version (the [mageProductLink sku="020-3302-0387" title="Alpinestars Stella SMX-2 Air Carbon Women's Vented Leather/Textile Gloves"]Alpinestars Stella SMX-2 Air Carbon Women's Vented Leather/Textile Gloves[/mageProductLink]) for better fit with women riders.

When it comes to gloves, riders should look no further than the Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Vented Leather/Textile Gloves. Decades spent innovating have culminated in Alpinestars' modern designs, and riders can truly see their progress with the SMX-2 Air Carbon gloves. Combing style, safety and performance, there is nothing more a rider will want out of a motorcycle glove than what Alpinestars brings to the table with its SMX-2 Air Carbon Vented Leather/Textile gloves.