Riparo Men's Leather Driving Gloves – Genuine Cowhide Full-Finger Gloves for Driving & Motorcycle Riding – Breathable Perforated Motorsport Style

I've been using Riparo driving gloves for about a decade. I think they're a solid glove. I've bought about a pair per every 1.5 year. I wear them daily in sweaty, humid, tropical conditions in Florida and Hawaii. Eventually I wear them out and get new ones. They're thick. The sizing I personally found to be correct. I don't have huge hands so sometimes the fingers may be about an 8th" long but obviously it's fine, given that I'm clearly a repeat customer. There is a breaking period with them, like all leather products. Once they stretch and form to your hand, they're really comfortable. They're also grippier after a good break in period. I'd seen complaints about the red ones bleeding, and that IS true but it goes away. I have a red pair that I'm about to retire from usage, so I did like them and they matched a couple of my cars. I don't think I noticed dye bleed from other colors. Liten, they're currently $60ish. You can get bespoke gloves that fit perfect but they're $400. For the price point, I haven't found a better pair. The leather seems fine and they even smell good when you first get them, so I can't comment on what grade of leather they are other than to say, it's acceptable. Again, they will feel well mad because they are thick, solid and well made.

I followed the sizing directions and the gloves came tight. After a couple of days, the loosened up and they fit PERFECTLY. These gloves are excellent quality; good stitching, soft/strong leather, nice snap. They are an excellent way to reduce the temptation of texting and driving, if you find yourself so lured. They completely stop the hand fatigue I'd get after long distance-driving at my calluses and provide maximal grip of the steering wheel. Plus, they make me feel like I am incredibly powerful. Like an assassin or a jungle cat of some sort. If I had to express it numerically, I'd say these gloves provide a +10 driving buff which stacks with any other charms/skills you've collected over the years. I will buy another pair when these wear out.

Great pair of gloves. At the time of this review, the online sizing instructions say to measure over a flat hand. Using that method, my size came out to be medium. I trusted the chart even though I usually wear size large. Interestingly, the instructions on the package states to measure over a closed hand. Well, the medium glove was very snug on my right hand, and could be stretched, but the left was too tight on the palm and painfully so on the skin between my fingers. Stretching would not work, I had to go one size up. Over a flat hand, my measurement was 8.5 inches and about 9.25 over a closed hand at the knuckles. I requested a return for the medium and ordered a size large. The large gloves fit my palm but the fingers were too long. Hmmm, what to do? I really liked the feel, stitching and color (I got the black with blue accents) and I didn't want to give up on these gloves. For those of you in the same situation, here is one possible solution: shrink the large gloves. Disclaimer: This is what worked for me. Rinsing fine leather products can be a part of normal maintenance. However, I have no idea if this will void any implied warranty or possibility to return the product. My method: I soaked the gloves in warm water, gently squeezing and rinsing several times to make sure they were completely soaked through. I then wrapped the gloves in a towel to remove excess water. Then I put the gloves on and wore them until they were dry. The result is a pair of gloves that perfectly conform to both my (possibly odd shaped) hands. You could certainly try using a blow drier with no heat. For me, the biggest benefit to drying the gloves on my hands is the fact that they now conform to my body shape. Another benefit of rinsing the gloves, if you get the black ones, is that you will get rid of a bit of color that otherwise could come off on your hands, especially if you have sweaty palms. There are some gloves that are stated to be touchscreen capable. I would not consider these gloves to be among them. While I am able to use a touchscreen phone for basic operations with these gloves, it only works if I get the finger pad on the screen just right. Consider it an added safety feature to deter texting while driving. One could also easily mod these gloves with a bit of conductive thread. --------------------

I really like these gloves! They came packaged nicely. The leather is soft, but not cheaply soft. I drive a tractor trailer cross-country, and these gloves are great for driving long distance. They grip well, but still allow easy turning of the steering wheel. They definitely keep your hands from tiring so much.They are not lined, which keep your hands cooler. I'm sure the color will transfer after wearing the gloves for a while. I have a fingerless pair of leather gloves in this brand, and I still have a little transfer of color. I really don't mind because it washes off easily. The gloves are snug, but they will stretch to be comfortable. I ordered a Men's size x-small / 7.5. I want able to get my size in the women's sizes. Finger length wasn't too bad. The ring and little finger were a little too long, but it doesn't bother me. I was also able to use my touchscreen on the cell phone, while wearing these gloves. Although, it seemed rather cumbersome. I'd much rather take the gloves off, before using the phone. Overall, these gloves are great!! This is my second pair of this brand. I plan to order another pair of fingerless gloves in this brand by next spring.

I’ll start with the good: They are comfortable and apparently good quality (though I only had them for a few days before returning them) The bad: The dye leeches. For a driving glove this is unacceptable (potential upholstery staining). Your hands will be stained with black dye - this was wearing in cold weather for ~20 minutes (i.e. my hands weren’t sweating or otherwise hot)

After a season of summer riding with these gloves, I've got to say they are my favorite riding gloves. Smart looking and fit great - I have small hands, so fitting gloves is sometimes a problem for me. Pay attention to vendor's sizing chart and you should be fine. After wearing them in warm weather a few times, they contoured to my hands exactly as fine leather will do if it is well tanned. Gloves protect my hands from wind and sun on my motorcycle without being heavy or sweaty. I do condition the leather with mink oil every month or so to keep it supple and clean. Color has not faded out and stitching has remained firm and tight. No undue wear after a season of daily riding - I expect these will last for several years. Highly recommended. Update, Summer 2019: After 1 year and about 10,000 miles in sun, rain, heat, & wind, my opinion of these gloves continues to rise. The photos here are after 10K miles on my Polaris Slingshot. I keep the gloves clean (Black Rock leather conditioner), using conditioner about every 2 months. There are no tears in the leather and stitching is still perfect. I see no reason why these shouldn't last several more years. These gloves are a GREAT value for the money. Pay attention to the sizing chart. Wet them down thoroughly before your first long, sunny ride and they will conform perfectly to your hands as they dry. Go ahead and order a pair, you'll be very pleased!

Much much better than some of the less expensive alternatives. These Riparo’s have a nice, thick and quality material with a nice initial smell as well. They took roughly a week to break in including a road trip. By the way, these DO work with touch screen.

they looks good but do not grasp a wheel as expected - for driving that is a main point, well, glove compartment looks nice with this - I keep it

guanti praticamente perfetti, a precisazione di quanto scritto in altre recensioni segnalo che la tabella corrisponde perfettamente alla taglia corretta, ovvero appena appena stretta per dar modo al guanto di prendere la forma della mano dell'utilizzatore. rilasciano lievemente sulle mani odore e colore della pelle, ma essendo poco credo sia un problema che si risolverà rapidamente con l'uso regolare. notevole la precisione delle finiture.

Compre una talla L y los devolví xq no llegaba a la muñeca. Compre la XL e idem del lienzo, un poco más pero no eran los suficientemente largos de la zona de la muñeca xq de los dedos sobraba, buen ancho de de dedos para los q tenemos dedos grandes. Se los ve de buena calidad y muy elegantes...MUY IMPORTANTE SON TÁCTILES para los teléfonos...una lástima de tener una mano grande.

Correspond à ce que j'attendais Confort de conduite en plus Légèreté, solidité, parfait

quality leather, superbly made, fits like a glove should!

I love these gloves! I have a hard time NOT driving with them now :-) I used their sizing chart and they fit like... well... a glove! They appear to be well made, and look great. I drive a Civic Type R which has red accents on the inside trim, so they look like a genuine Honda accessory. They also work well with the touch screen... even though it does not say that they are touch screen compatible. What I like most about them is the fit, how thin and tactile the leather is, their appearance, and of course that heavenly leather smell :-)