The Best Motorcycle Gloves For Beginners Under $150

Why We Picked It:

Scorpion’s EXO Klaw riding gloves are the perfect option for new riders seeking a great all-rounder with good protection for the warmer months. They feature highly durable goatskin leather that completely envelops the entire glove and a neoprene wrist-relief panel to keep your hands comfortable when gripping the handlebars for long rides.

The TPR-molded finger protectors give you some slide protection, and the TPU-molded knuckle protectors are robust and rugged. The gloves also look aggressive, with a kind of “urban assault” vibe that edgier sport riders will really appreciate.

Why We Picked It:

The Dainese Blackjack gloves are by far the most stylish glove option on this list. They look like the gloves of a thief involved in a bank heist—but that’s far from the only reason why we love them.

These mitts feature complete goatskin leather construction with a leather palm reinforcement to prevent wear-and-tear in your high-friction zones. They don’t have any built-in armor, but if you’re in the market for an extremely comfortable glove with a subtle-yet-stylish look, the Dainese Blackjack Gloves could be your best option.

Why We Picked It:

The Sand 4 gloves from REV’IT are the perfect gloves to pair with the Sand 4 H20 Jacket if you wish to go that route. They are designed to seamlessly integrate with the jacket but are still a great glove even if you don’t go for the full Sand 4 get-up.

These gloves have a great fit and breathe very well, due to the air-stretch mesh outer construction and tri-fleece inner liner. The palms of the gloves are lined in drum-dyed goatskin, and they come with extra panels double-layered for reinforced durability in high-wear zones.

Ventilated TPR armor can be found on the knuckles and upper fingers with Temperfoam in the fingers, thumbs, knuckles, backhand, palm slider, and cuff; lots of protection despite being highly-breathable and relatively light.

Why We Picked It:

One of the more lightweight options on this list, the Alpinestars SMX-1 Air V2 gloves take a simple approach to protection—with a hard polymer knuckle protection system being the main armor feature. They are constructed with a combination of leather and mesh, and they also have areas of perforated mesh to keep you cool.

The touchscreen-compatible fingertips are a great addition, but some reviewers complain that it is still difficult to use your smartphone with these gloves equipped. Still, some touchscreen functionality is better than nothing.

Why We Picked It:

The Kim Induction Gloves are some of the most expensive gloves on this list and some of the only short-cuff-style gloves we covered. When looking at gloves in the $150 range, it’s quite difficult to find options towards the higher end of the price bracket (as most glove prices jump right from the $80-$120 range to the $175-$200 range).

So, what does the higher price of this glove get you? Well, you definitely won’t be making any sacrifices when it comes to comfort and safety. Many reviewers praise the softness of these gloves and how well they hold up in warm weather conditions.

The gloves are constructed with goat leather (with heavy perforation for airflow) and have Poron XRD in the knuckles and palm pad. They also have Mult-E-Touch smart-device functionality that is far superior to the Alpinestars system and a lot more tactile as well.

Why We Picked It:

In some cases, a fully stormproof gauntlet is just what you need to brave harsh conditions on a long trek. The Joe Rocket Windchill gloves don’t get their name randomly; these bad boys are fully waterproof and insulated for maximum warmth—making early morning fall commutes a breeze.

The outer shell is made of drum-dyed cowhide, while the inside contains a waterproof Dry Tech midliner and 100 G Thinsulate to keep you warm and dry. These gloves also contain vibration-dissipating gel palms, helping you maintain a stable grip during even your longest rides.

These aren’t just for comfort and weather protection, either. They also help protect you from impacts with integrated high-density knuckle armor and leather reinforcements throughout the glove.

Why We Picked It:

Trying to find a pair of no-nonsense, cruiser-friendly gloves for casual riding? The REAX Tasker Leather Gloves might just be your new best friends.

These unassuming gloves offer stellar abrasion resistance, thanks to their all-leather construction. They’re also built with accordion-style stretch ribbing in the fingers to give your digits plenty of wiggle room for controlling your bike.

Finally, did we mention how dope these things look when you wear ’em? Sure, they might seem a little plain for sport riders—but if your style is more Sons of Anarchy than Power Rangers, you’ll be right at home with the classic 50s-style biker look these gloves provide.

Why We Picked It:

Alpinestars is a company that built its reputation on providing gear for racing, be it with four wheels or two, so it’s no surprise that a third generation of the superb SP-8 gloves has emerged in 2022. After all, the original SP-8, and the second generation, were all of Alpinestars’ racing pedigree and knowledge presented in an affordable glove.

Made of full grain goat leather for the main body, and synthetic leather for interconnecting pieces, the SP-8 v3 is designed to offer maximum abrasion resistance without compromising on handle feel. The upgrade of the v3 over the v2 is that the knuckle protector is dual-layer, with a hard TPU outer armor over non-Newtonian foam to provide both impact and shock protection. As well, there are fewer seams on the v3, meaning more of the glove is solid material, providing both more comfort and more protection.

In terms of sport riding gloves that have racing pedigree, distilled research and development from MotoGP and World SBK, and come in at under $100? These gloves need to be on your list.

Why We Picked It:

The Alpinestars Andes v3 Drystar glove is, put simply, designed to take a beating without losing any of its protection or waterproof features. With a palm of goat leather combined with a micro rip-stop polyester and nylon backing, the glove offers exceptional handling feel, important for when you need to add a small burst of power to slide the tail out, or gently add power to tractor your bike up a hill.

Waterproofing comes via Alpinestars’ own Drystar membrane fully lining the interior of the glove. Protection is via a non-Newtonian knuckle armor pad that viscoelastic as well, so that it can take multiple impacts from branches, small tumbles, and the like without cracking, as TPU armor might. The little finger and blade edge of the hand, the areas most likely to suffer repeated impacts or be the first to touch ground in a tumble, are double wrapped and reinforced to offer that extra level of protection.

It should be noted that there are far superior ADV gloves out there, but you should expect to be paying $300 to $550 for those. The Andes v3 Drystar gloves are not what one would call cheap, or cheaply made, but rather “value for money” or “inexpensive” in comparison. No matter what, these gloves will fill all your ADV riding needs and ask for more.