{"id":9127,"date":"2020-06-29T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T04:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firstcheckpoint.com\/?p=9127"},"modified":"2023-05-24T14:13:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T12:13:18","slug":"best-dirt-bike-gloves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstcheckpoint.com\/best-dirt-bike-gloves\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Dirt Bike Gloves For Enduro & Motocross"},"content":{"rendered":"

My best advice to finding the right dirt bike gloves is to follow the saying \u201cFITS LIKE A GLOVE\u201d<\/strong>. If it fits good and feels good, you\u2019ve found yourself a winner. Sure, different gloves have different features that can improve your ride quality but the most important aspect really comes down to the way the gloves feel on your hand when you\u2019re gripping the bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since your hands and feet are the most important contact points with your bike, it\u2019s important to make sure they\u2019re comfortable and you\u2019re able to operate the brakes, clutch and throttle with precision. Another age old saying that I\u2019ve found to be particularly true when it comes to finding the best dirt bike gloves is \u201cLESS IS MORE\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve always had issues with Arm pump. If you know, you know, arm pump can ruin a ride at any point. I\u2019ve experimented with all different strategies to keep arm pump at bay and riding with different gloves and handlebar grips has been the biggest factor for me. Check out this guide to the best dirt bike grips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other biggest factor that\u2019s helped me to reduce arm pump is proper hydration and making sure my body is loaded with all the right minerals and supplements, well before I wake up and head out to the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While my solution may not be a one size fits all strategy, It can\u2019t hurt to experiment and try it out. I\u2019ve found thinner gloves to offer me the most comfort, ventilation and precision<\/strong>. They may not be the most protective, but if you look at any of the top Motocross riders or Enduro riders competing around the world, you won\u2019t see any bulky plastic casing on the outside of their gloves or over their knuckles. There’s a good reason for this. While these types of tactical gloves offer maximum protection, they\u2019re terrible for everything else that you need, comfort, ventilation and precision\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I shop for a new set of gloves there are a few features I look at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Silicone grips on the clutch and brake fingers (MUST for all riders)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Wrist fastening strap (My own preference)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Padding on the palm (I prefer little to no padding – keeps the bars feeling thin and more controllable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Padding on the knuckles (I prefer little to no knuckle padding as it feels restricting)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    All of the reviews on the First Checkpoint website are based not only on my own personal experience as an avid enduro rider, but are a combination of the feedback left by riders from various riding disciplines from all around the world. I\u2019ve done the research so you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best Enduro and Motocross Riding Gloves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Welcome to First Checkpoint and the best dirt bike gloves for enduro and motocross.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \n\t\t\t\tBest Dirt Bike Gloves for the Money\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Fox\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t
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    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFox Racing Dirtpaw Race Gloves\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/H3>\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Overall Rating : 4.4<\/strong><\/p>

    Value For Money : 4.6<\/strong><\/p>

    Protection & Durability : 3.9<\/strong><\/p>

    Features : 4.0<\/strong><\/p>

    Comfort : 4.9<\/strong><\/p>

    Style : 4.7<\/strong><\/p>

    Ventilation : 4.3<\/strong><\/p>

    Fit : True<\/strong><\/p>

    I\u2019ll use the Fox Dirtpaw gloves as our starting point as these have to be the best dirt bike gloves for the money and a great set of gloves to make comparison to. I\u2019ve also chosen the Dirtpaw gloves as one of the top children\u2019s dirt bike gloves on the market<\/a>.<\/p>

    Clean and simple. Fox Racing have been involved in the world of two wheels since 1974 and have continued to meet and exceed rider expectations with the quality of their gear. In our review of the best dirt bike boots<\/a>, Fox have some great options that place right at the top for enduro and motocross riders of all skill levels.<\/p>

    Their Dirtpaw race gloves are no exception. These are the entry pair of dirt bike gloves by Fox Racing<\/strong>. They\u2019ve kept it simple, just the way dirt bike gloves should be, while still keeping up with technology in the form of creating a super clean glove that\u2019s touchscreen compatible<\/strong>. No need to worry about stopping and taking your gloves off before you grab a quick shot of your buddy struggling in the rocks.<\/p>

    The Dirtpaw tick just about all the boxes<\/strong>. They have the wrist strap which you can tighten to your own preference or keep it loose fitting. They have the silicone grips on the underside of the clutch and brake fingers for a more controlled and precise feeling of your levers. A pair of gloves worthy of being deemed as the best motocross gloves.<\/p>

    The padding on the palm is good<\/strong>. Not too thick, and not too thin. I would have liked to see a little bit of silicone on the palm which I feel gives me an extra sense of safety that my bike\u2019s not going to jump out of my hands.<\/p>

    The padding on the knuckles is also good.<\/strong> It\u2019s not excessive or bulky. Fox actually used the knuckle padding area as an advertising billboard which I\u2019m perfectly OK with when the advert looks this good! The knuckle padding is also stretchy which is perfect. You don\u2019t want your range of movement to be restricted.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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