Gloves Break-in
#1
08-02-2006, 10:37 PM
Gloves Break-in
So I recently purchased some leather gloves with carbon fiber knuckles (Cortech Accelerators). After watching/listening to people who have been in accidents, I figure wearing them is a good idea. Does anyone know an easy way to wear-in gloves like these. They seem to offer some great protection, but it's killing my fingers to wear them (especially my pinky finger). They can offer the greatest protection out there, but it doesn't mean much if I can't stand to operate the bike for more than 10 minutes. It seems the leather is just not willing to flex at the moment. Thanks for any info.
#2
08-02-2006, 10:45 PM
RE: Gloves Break-in
anything leather needs to be broken in and that takes time and a little discomfort. if they are that bad though it sounds like you may have gotten to small of a glove. an option is to get them wet but that may keep you from being able to return them for a larger size.
#3
08-02-2006, 10:49 PM
RE: Gloves Break-in
Well the problem with the next size up was that the finger tips were far too long. A few of the finger tips in the current size are still a bit too long. I'll go into the shop and see how a size up feels before I wet these down then. Does you know if the figertips can be tailored shorter on leather gloves?
#4
08-02-2006, 10:52 PM
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: mufukin Long Beach.
Posts: 11,885
RE: Gloves Break-in
russ make a good point. not saying its good for the leather but after i had to ride in a downpour, my gloves have been really comfortable. i actually stuck my icons in the water too. i had that pinky problem as well.
also look into that doc baileys leather stuff. i hear it works.
dont do anything if your planing on returning the gloves.
also look into that doc baileys leather stuff. i hear it works.
dont do anything if your planing on returning the gloves.
#5
08-03-2006, 07:24 PM
RE: Gloves Break-in
ORIGINAL: evil636
russ make a good point. not saying its good for the leather but after i had to ride in a downpour, my gloves have been really comfortable. i actually stuck my icons in the water too. i had that pinky problem as well.
also look into that doc baileys leather stuff. i hear it works.
dont do anything if your planing on returning the gloves.
russ make a good point. not saying its good for the leather but after i had to ride in a downpour, my gloves have been really comfortable. i actually stuck my icons in the water too. i had that pinky problem as well.
also look into that doc baileys leather stuff. i hear it works.
dont do anything if your planing on returning the gloves.
#6
08-04-2006, 12:25 AM
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Keller (DFW), Texas
Posts: 4,242
RE: Gloves Break-in
Welcome to the forum; just dunk them in water and wear them; they'll stretch out to fit your hand.
#8
08-04-2006, 08:13 PM
RE: Gloves Break-in
Saddle soap will soften up your leather gloves. I put it on all my leather gear once a year to keep it properly conditioned and on any new stuff to soften it up.
Water works but it is the ghetto way
Water works but it is the ghetto way
#10
08-04-2006, 08:56 PM
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: mufukin Long Beach.
Posts: 11,885
RE: Gloves Break-in
ORIGINAL: Notstock
Saddle soap will soften up your leather gloves. I put it on all my leather gear once a year to keep it properly conditioned and on any new stuff to soften it up.
Water works but it is the ghetto way
Saddle soap will soften up your leather gloves. I put it on all my leather gear once a year to keep it properly conditioned and on any new stuff to soften it up.
Water works but it is the ghetto way