Spidi X-GT gloves in dark green

The Spidi X-GT gloves are new for 2025. We first came across them when we visited the Spidi factory last year. We really liked them; and particularly the way they fitted. We also liked how protective they felt.

 

The gloves are constructed from quite an exotic mix of materials. There's 0.6/0.8 mm goat leather. On the palm you get high-resistant, suede microfibre; in other words, not real suede. There are panels of elasticated fabric for comfort. On three of the fingers you get concertina banding to make it easier to grip the bars. And there's lots of mesh on the fingers and thumbs for added airflow. You also get Neoprene in the cuff for waterproofing, and a touch of added comfort.

 

The main protective component is a large, hard knuckle protector that's padded with foam. You get rubber bumpers on four fingers. And an extra layer of leather down the outside of the hand.

 

For easy entry and exit, there's a zip on the top of the wrist. You also get a wide, elasticated, Velcro strap.

 

The Spidi logo on the little finger is high-viz.

 

Obviously, there's no membrane with the X-GT. This is purely a summer glove. In the rain you will get wet. And in the cold, your hands will get cold.

 

The index fingers have touchscreen-sensitive panels, but they are on the finger pads, and not on the finger tips, so these are not the easiest-to-use touchscreen gloves.

 

Now there are lots of summer gloves on the market. And so the question is where do these fit in. Why would you buy these over any others. Well there are probably lighter, summer gloves out there; indeed there are lots. And there are gloves that will flow more air which in the very hottest conditions might be better. But these gloves are still going to flow a lot of air, and they will be warmer on slightly cooler on mild days than some summer gloves. But we like the way they feel. The X-GT feels much more protective than many summer gloves. Yet there's no trade off in terms of comfort

 

Try a pair on. We think you'll agree.