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Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves Alpinestars GP Pro glove with PU injected wrist panel for improved impact and abrasion resistance PU race-proven knuckle and finger protectors Patented 3rd and 4th finger bridge Full-grain leather construction TPR detailing Synthetic suede palm reinforcement Wrist strap closure for a secure fit Perforated leather panels for added ventilation Top of the glove is reinforced with knit Kevlar and features highly abrasion-resistant Pittards Armor-Tan leather at critical areas
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If you are serious about protection, comfort and style
PostedAugust 15, 2011
Motovelo71
From London New York San Diego
State:CA
Rider Type:Kneedragger
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
3
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5
Features
5
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5
I have owned these gloves for three years now. I have to say I was hesitant about spending this much on a pair of gloves at first, but as many come to find out with high tech gear, you really get what you pay for. These gloves offer pro level protection, great styling and well, fit like a glove. I wear these daily and they seem to get more and more comfortable with use and wear. I guess you could spend half as much on a cheaper pair, but you'll end up having to replace them at least yearly I'm sure. After 3+ years of use I don't see any signs of seam tearing or falling apart in anyway. I'm sure I'll get another 2-3 more years out of them easy.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves Alpinestars GP Pro glove with PU injected wrist panel for improved impact and abrasion resistance PU race-proven knuckle and finger protectors Patented 3rd and 4th finger bridge Full-grain leather construction TPR detailing Synthetic suede palm reinforcement Wrist strap closure for a secure fit Perforated leather panels for added ventilation Top of the glove is reinforced with knit Kevlar and features highly abrasion-resistant Pittards Armor-Tan leather at critical areas
Made in China...
I was recently at the U.S. Red Bull Grand Prix and was able to take a look at the top of the line Alpinestars gloves, try them on, etc. However, for a high priced glove I was perplexed that they would be made in China. Why would a solid brand such as Alpinestars produce out of China? I have a hard time trusting things made from China.
As a long time user of Alpinestars gear I think I can answer your query. First off, I challenge anyone to look around them and not be able to see something they use on a daily basis that isn't produced in China. From clothes to cell phones, from computers to carbon bike parts you name it, it's most likely made there. And why is that? Because it's cheaper labor costs.
That said, what makes brands like Alpinestars and any other high end brand great? Two words - Quality Control. China has the largest number of people working in the worlds largest factories producing an unimaginable amount of products. What determines what comes out at the end of the day is the 'Quality Control' overseen by the company that has hired the factory to produce their products.
So when you break it down in a global view, it doesn't really matter wether your gloves come from Italy, France, Mexico, China or the good ol' US of A. As long as they are well designed in the first place and the 'Quality Control' is tight, you should be good.
That said, what makes brands like Alpinestars and any other high end brand great? Two words - Quality Control. China has the largest number of people working in the worlds largest factories producing an unimaginable amount of products. What determines what comes out at the end of the day is the 'Quality Control' overseen by the company that has hired the factory to produce their products.
So when you break it down in a global view, it doesn't really matter wether your gloves come from Italy, France, Mexico, China or the good ol' US of A. As long as they are well designed in the first place and the 'Quality Control' is tight, you should be good.
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Age: 35-44
Gender: male
London New York San Diego