New Leather Gauntlet Gloves

Whether you're racing or just riding on the street, you need good gloves to protect your hands in a crash. That means abrasion resistance, knuckle protection, and secure closure to keep the glove in place in a slide. Here are 10 full-gauntlet racing gloves that you can wear for your next track day, or your next ride to work.

Echelon gloves are made of cowhide leather, and feature a double-sided cuff with a titanium mold, strap-on wrist closure, and a titanium knuckle mold for increased safety. The palm and thumb areas are reinforced, and there are ventilation holes on the palms and between the fingers. Protectors on the palms and titanium molds on the fingers add protection. (S-2XL, four colors, $149.95, www.agvsport.com)

The GP Plus uses a chassis composed of bovine leather and goatskin leather, with Pittards digital leather reinforcement grip inserts. Thermo-injected finger and knuckle protectors absorb and dissipate impact, and the molded knuckle protectors have air intakes and exhaust ports for ventilation. A patented finger bridge prevents finger separation and stops twisting around the fourth finger in a slide. A double wrist closure provides a secure fit and improves protection. (S-3XL, six colors, $189.95, www.alpinestars.com)

Adrenaline II gloves feature cowhides backs and gauntlets with perforated strips. Supple abrasion-resistant kangaroo hide is used in the palms, and Knox SPS protectors on the palms keep the leather from gripping the pavement. The fingers are pre-curved for comfort, and flex panels reduce fatigue and increase dexterity. The index and middle fingers have double reinforcement, and extended leather shields offer added wrist-strap closure protection. (XS-3XL, four colors, $199.99, www.cortech.net)

The Carbon Long D1 glove uses sheepskin leather, a suede palm, goatskin reinforcement between the thumb and index fingers, and composite insets in carbon fiber on the knuckles. The fingers are pre-curved, and there are polyurethane inserts on the joints of the fingers and the palms. Perforation on the inner side of the fingers provides ventilation. (XS-3XL, $179.95, five colors, www.dainese.com)

The EVO Thrux has a palm made of kangaroo skin and a back in soft cowhide. There are leather stretch inserts on the upper hand, thumb, and fingers, and the side of the hand is covered with a hard plastic reinforced with Superfabric. A hook-and-loop adjustment at the wrist and cuff is standard, as is a visor wiper. The back of the hand has Kevlar panels. (7-12, five colors, $170.00, www.heldusa.com)

The GPX features drum-dyed cowhide leather construction with carbon fiber knuckle and palm protectors, and vented finger protectors. There's a Full-Flex expansion panel on the top, lower thumb, and fingers for maximum mobility, and a hinged thumb for greater flexibility. Double stitching is used in all critical areas, and the cuff closure uses hook-and-loop. (S-2XL, four colors, $139.99, www.joerocket.com)

RP-1 gloves are made from top-quality aniline leather with Aramid anti-abrasion reinforcement on the palm, little finger, and the complete upper. External seams add comfort, and critical seam threads are made from Aramid thread. There are anatomically molded knuckle, finger, wrist, and finger-roll guards, and a floating knuckle system for comfort and mobility. Soft, impact-absorbing padding is used on the top and the palm. (S-2XL, two colors, $109.95, www.oxfordproducts.com)

Stellar gloves are made of cowhide, goatskin, synthetic leather, and perforated cowhide with a Kevlar and tri-fleece lining. TPU hard-shell finger protectors and a Dual-Comp palm slider add protection. Ventilation is provided by panels at the fingers and cuffs, and stretch lips at the fingers, thumbs, and wrist improve fit and comfort. (S-3XL, four colors, $199.99, www.revitsport.com)

The SG MKII is made of goat leather and comes with carbon fiber-reinforced knuckle protectors, Knox palm slides, and hard TPU finger protectors. The leather on the back of the glove is perforated, and the palm and fingers are pre-curved for comfort. The index finger is touch-screen compatible, and a dual-closure gauntlet and strap are standard. (S-3XL, three colors, $134.95, www.scorpionusa.com)

The STR-4 Vent glove is made of perforated 0.7mm cowhide on the back and 0.6mm goat leather on the palm. There are carbon-fiber knuckle protectors and Warrior protection on the palm. Vented EVA reinforcements on the sides and the palm increase cooling, and the cuff closure uses hook-and-loop. (S-3XL. Three colors, $159.90, www.spidi.com)