Indie Ridge Denim & Leather Motorcycle Gloves - Black, Touchscreen Compatible, X-Large Size for Men & Women - Perfect for Riding, Commuting & Outdoor Adventures

Size: XXLWhen I look for a new pair of motorcycle gloves I have 3 basic properties/needs in mind: Protection, Comfortability, and style. The Indie Ridge "Denim & Leather" series of gloves NAILED all 3!Protection: Having had these gloves for probably close to 1k miles now I've really come to trust the different layers of protection they provide. The full leather palm with padded impact areas leave me with a feeling that if I were to go down, low side or high, I would walk away with all my finger prints intact and minimal bruising. That being said, the protection isn't over bearing and I still retain most of my finger dexterity when it comes to throttle, clutch, and front brake control. Everything in life is a delicate balance and that's never more true than with protection and mobility on a motorcycle.On top you have a thick layer of denim coupled with reinforced/armored knuckles that seem to be a little softer than your "standard" carbon fiber knuckle that I've had in other gloves of mine. Again Indie Ridge hit the balance mark here. Although the knuckle area is "soft" (hardened rubber) it still feels more than adequate in the realm of protection. I get the feeling that if I were to punch a wall with these on I would feel the impact pressure but come out unscathed and because they aren't made from a solid plastic or carbon material I retain all my knuckle motion while wearing them. This also means they don't need to add any extra layers of fabric to create a "moveable knuckle" which then leads to less weight, less stitching, and fewer spots for stitching to fail.Comfort: I would say that these gloves are perfect for 2 - 2.5 seasons depending on where you live, Spring and Fall. Here in the South the Spring weather can see into the upper 70Fs or low 80Fs and in the Fall it will regularly get into the 50Fs. The breathable denim on the upper coupled with the perforated leather combine to make for a well ventilated glove. That is crucial when you're in those days where the temps get into the 70Fs and 80Fs. They also provide a low level of water resistance. I had a ride a few weeks back down in FL where I got caught in a low level of intermittent rain. I think it's what people outside of the South may call rain, but down here it's mostly referred to as a drizzle or sprinkle. Either way the gloves stayed relatively dry and my hands were completely dry by the end of it. They will not keep you waterproof if you catch a serious rain storm, but if you're in one of those then you probably should have planned better, like riding in the rain, or stuff just happens some times and you have to make do.Recently I've been using these here in the "upper/middle South" during our Fall season and I can tell you that even though they are perforated, they keep my hands warm enough in temps down to about 50F/55F while riding at around 50mph. I'd even be willing to wear them for short "to work" rides in temps as low as the upper 40Fs, but that's pushing it. All this is without using any sort of glove liner. If you were to use a glove liner, which I have yet to do, you could probably push it farther but that's on you.As a heads up, these will stretch out with use. I got an XXL pair because that's my typical size and these have stretched a little to the point where I'm planning on getting an XL pair, but if nothing else that should tell you that I enjoy them so much I'm willing to have 2 pairs at different sizes. This really isn't a problem because during the warmer weather I want a nice tight fitting glove and in the colder weather, if I'm going to use a liner, the glove will need to be a little larger.Style: The company has done a really wonderful job of incorporating denim into the design of these gloves without producing a product that resembles something from the 90s. The black leather coupled with the dark denim creates a nice contrast even though the two materials are of a dark color. This is probably the main reason I started looking into these gloves. Style is probably the #1 factor behind peoples initial interest in riding gear they're looking to obtain, they'll then look into the features of the item and ensure that it meets their requirements for protection and what not after.I feel that this style glove is the perfect compliment to a cruiser/café racer style of riding gear. I personally ride a cruiser (2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom) while wearing a leather jacket and denim jeans. They make for a matching outfit that isn't overwhelmingly leather or denim, which is something that seems to be a standard for motorcycle gear. You can typically find full leather everything or something produce with textile material, it's hard to find gear with accent material that will perform well while retaining an aesthetic appeal.I have recommend these gloves to all my riding friends. I think it'll be hard to beat the price tag on these considering the quality and features they provide. Most gloves I've seen that compare are quite a bit more expensive.