Are HD Gloves sized for midgets?

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Jun 14, 2020 | 05:14 PM

#11

YZR

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Yes, they are sized for midgets. All of their stuff runs small. I'm a medium in any other brand except theirs, where I'm at least a large.

Jun 14, 2020 | 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nobodyknowsme

Put them in as hot water as you can stand and then on your hands. They will then fit like a glove. Should...

Thanks...will try that.

Jun 14, 2020 | 05:41 PM

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The sizing chart for gloves has not changed in decades. What has changed are people. The glove sizes are meant to fit lean Americans. Since the vast majority of Americans are obese and a good percentage of those are morbidly obese the gloves size you think you should wear will be very tight. Your hands have changed not the gloves.

TG, didn't you say "I’m not a small guy, but,..."

Just sayin

Jun 14, 2020 | 05:43 PM

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Oko

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Originally Posted by Crimson

I found better luck going to third parties at rallies where I find a 2x is generally what fits.

My MO. Best gloves for most of my riding came from a vendor at the International Motorcycle Show in Manhattan 3-4 years ago.

A pair of Guatemalan brothers.

Gloves, like helmets, you just have to try on. IMO

Jun 14, 2020 | 05:47 PM

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TriGeezer

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Originally Posted by Bone Doc

Just sayin

Are sayin’ I’m fat?

The size is based upon the circumference of the hand at the knuckles. Then you look that up. The Harley chart size chart is off by at least 2 sizes.

Jun 14, 2020 | 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDave13

Gloves or clothes of any size are not designed to fit most Americans. This has been one of my biggest frustrations.

This. Especially Jeans and gloves. Helmets, I have to admit, seem pretty standard.

HD gloves (and Tourmaster) seem to be just a tad small which is a pain. I am highly knowledgeable about glove sizes because I wore them on a daily basis (size 7 1/2) for many years. I have a set of LARGE Alpinestar Gauntlets (Italian) I use for the track, and I can barely get my size 7 1/2 surgical hands into them.

I also had a pair of Kevlar-reinforced Size 36 jeans from Pakistan which I couldn't even button ( I usually wear a 34), and size 10 (Euro size 44) Alpinestar track boots that I couldn't get on my otherwise size 10 feet. SIDI size 10s fit like they were custom fit for track riding, but I can't really walk in them.

OTOH, my Olympia mesh and rain suits, and my Helite vest in (L) fit perfectly for general use, and at 5'8" and 175 I'm not really a big guy.. Go figure. Bottom line is that, if you want to buy online, be prepared to send stuff back.

Jun 14, 2020 | 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pantera99

My right hand is bigger than the left first of all.

Good God brother! I had a mini-stroke with all the sophomoric humor that jumped in my head.

Jun 14, 2020 | 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TriGeezer

Are sayin’ I’m fat?

The size is based upon the circumference of the hand at the knuckles. Then you look that up. The Harley chart size chart is off by at least 2 sizes.

Of course I'm not saying you're fat. You are just too short for your weight. Actually, I use HD full fingered gloves. I'm a large in gloves and that's the size HD glove that fits me???
Does your hand look like this?

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Originally Posted by Oko

Good God brother! I had a mini-stroke with all the sophomoric humor that jumped in my head.

C'mon. We all know the only reason one hand is larger than the other is by masturbating excessively.

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Jun 14, 2020 | 06:15 PM

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my paws are "Goldielocks" size, I guess..... aren't big or small
I just measured using info above.....10.5"

I own lots of gloves for work and play, but only one pair of Harley full gloves.
I just looked, they're size lg and on their second season.... they fit perfect

gloves in general I've found to be like shoes.
I need to try them on 'cause sizes vary enough that size 11.5 or L-XL ain't always so.
even among same brand

also leather stretches ...and the glove that's tight today, is perfect for years after break-in

LT.A.