Short Gloves

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Short motorcycle gloves are the go-to choice for warm-weather riding, commuting and urban runs where wrist mobility matters. This range covers textile, leather and mesh constructions from Merlin, Macna, Five, Leatt, Motodry and Oxford, with CE-certified knuckle and palm protection across the board. Choosing the Right Short Gloves Short gloves sit below the wrist cuff, trading weather coverage for ventilation and packability. Construction and certification are the deciding factors -- not length. Protection Standards CE EN 13594 is the benchmark for motorcycle gloves. Level 1 certified gloves absorb impact energy at lower thresholds; Level 2 certified gloves meet the higher impact requirement and suit faster road riding. Check for the CE mark and level printed on the label before buying. Material Comparison Material Abrasion Resistance Ventilation Best Use Full-grain leather High -- natural fibre density resists tearing Low to moderate Road, sport, touring Textile (polyester/nylon) Moderate -- varies by denier (600D to 1000D common) Moderate to high Commuting, adventure, all-season Mesh (open-weave) Lower -- prioritises airflow over raw abrasion Very high Summer, urban, warm climates Armour Placement Quality short gloves position hard or soft armour over the knuckles -- the first contact point in a slide. D3O impact armour, used in the Merlin Griffin Urban gloves, is rated for high-energy impact absorption. Palm sliders add a secondary abrasion layer; look for a minimum 2mm palm reinforcement on road-focused gloves. Fit and Sizing Measure your dominant hand circumference at the knuckles in centimetres. Most brands size XS through 3XL, with 1cm increments between sizes. A glove that bunches at the palm will shift during a fall, moving armour away from the knuckle. Macna and Five publish individual size charts -- use them. Waterproofing RTX-suffix gloves from Macna integrate a waterproof membrane tested to 10,000mm hydrostatic head. Waterproofing adds roughly 2-3mm of b

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