Best budget gloves for touring? Rynox AIR GT Review

A year ago I wrote a post on all my riding gear I’ve used for many years. Except for the gloves, everything has remained the same. So today I’ll share an update on the gloves I’ve been using for the past 2 years.

I used to use Cramster Street gloves, which served their purpose well for almost 4 years. When I wanted to replace it with something else, Rynox Gears was the easiest choice for me as I had been using their pants for a long time and I was very satisfied with the quality and competitive pricing. So I went for the Rynox Air GT gloves. I’ll share the pros and cons of these gloves.

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Pros of Rynox AIR GT Gloves

1. Comfort

Rynox AIR GT gloves are very comfortable. The fit and finish is excellent. The throttle and clutch feel is not dampened much and it doesn’t wear out your hands even after long hours on the saddle. The only issue I faced is that I ordered a size smaller than the one I should’ve so when I go off-road, the fingertips start to hurt after a lot of clutch feathering and braking. So I’d suggest you go to their showroom, try it out and buy the size that fits you perfectly.

2. Durability

I suffered minor falls from the bike with the gloves on and it has fairly withheld damages on the loose gravel. It gives you confidence and it’s durable to take quite a few beatings before having to replace it. Overall the quality is really good.

3. Features

Rynox AIR GT has this screen-compatible index fingertip in case you want to use your phone with the gloves on. It has a clip with which u can attach the gloves as a unit and it comes in very handy when you remove it to do any task.

Cons of Rynox AIR GT Gloves

1. Not suitable for wet conditions

Rynox AIR GT glove is a partially leather glove so it’s not suited for rainy or any wet conditions. Leather tends to shrink and lose its texture if it comes in contact with water too often. So you’ll need to use waterproof gloves in rainy weather.

2. No slider

This particular model doesn’t come with a slider. I believe sliders should come as standard in all the gloves just as ABS is standard in all modern motorcycles. The variant with the slider ie Tornado Pro costs 1500 INR more and that’s why I had to go with this. A slider will protect your hand when you fall on it by making the hand slide and letting your body take in the impact which is more capable of taking the impact than your fragile hand. So I wish this came with a slider.

All in all, Rynox makes high-quality gear and offers them at reasonable prices (AIR GT gloves cost 2550 INR) and I always have a good opinion about them speaking from my experience using their products for many years now. Don’t go for cheap alternatives. Get a decent pair of gloves that offer you protection as well as good ride quality.