Let’s talk Gloves
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 66,122
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
My old lightweight elkskin gauntlets I'd found in an old outfitters supply in the backcountry early 90's gave it several years back. I wanted the softer feel and durability of elk hide with external stitching for the fit and comfort factor. Was finding nothing worth my money till I happened across working ranch hands good's. Bull riders gloves, aren't cheap or off the shelf, they make to your specs. These will outlive me by a good margin. Most comfortable gloves I've ever owned.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 2,328
Likes: 2,410
From: Jackson, OH
My hands are big. Glove sizes are weird. I need a XXL in HD gloves, but have actually bought L gloves from other sources a few times. Call me a deer/elkskin guy when it comes down to comfort and abrasion resistance. Deer, elk and goat leathers all have extreme flexibility and maximum toughness. Lee Parks and Fox Creek deerskins are a joy to wear; especially their outseam styles. I've got no use for the plasticky big-knuckle things which are popular with ADV riders.
If I had to buy ONE pair of gloves and know they would be perfect instantly with no break-in, that would be Lee Parks.
If I had to buy ONE pair of gloves and know they would be perfect instantly with no break-in, that would be Lee Parks.
Stage IV
Joined: Apr 2026
Posts: 5
Likes: 5
From: Flagstaff
Seems like 70-80% of the higher priced performance gloves have the goofy knuckle plastic which I found to be nothing but movement restricting and to be avoided. If someone has a pair with the hard knuckles that still allows free full grip movement I'd be interested to hear it. To the guy who posted the Harbor Freight $3.99 set - 👍👍
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,126
Likes: 1,755
From: In The Woods, PA
Our local Cycle Gear has crazy close out prices on gloves every once in a while. I've got some great deals for me and the wife
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,495
Likes: 1,158
From: Long Island
My Ebay unlined USA elk skin gloves are perfect, natural color for visibility.
These were too cheap to believe, bought a second pair.
Never used the $Fox Creek pair I had bought previously.
These were too cheap to believe, bought a second pair.
Never used the $Fox Creek pair I had bought previously.
