Alpinestars Flow Gloves

[DoomedUser]

Is the Alpinestars brand a good brand? I really thought so, having seen how many pro's use their products. I was treated to a very nice birthday present from my wife back in March, with which I got myself the Allmountain Frame Protection kit for my bike and a pair of Alpinestars Flow mtb gloves. The gloves, valued at around R549 (if I could remember correctly) was used for 12 rides only - exactly (according to my Strava)

 

12 rides in ....

 

Over R500.

 

My previous gloves lasted for 2 years. Lots of riding. Thor gloves.

 

Is this normal? My wife feels gutted about the gift. I am speechless.

 

What do I do?

 

(Yes, I had 2 beers after my last enduro)

[BaGearA]

Buy Thor again , or any MX glove really.

 

 

I'm surprised the alpine stars gave out so quickly .... I know the brand is leaving SA so that may or may not help you to get A replacement set under warranty.

 

 

Fox gloves have always served me well , my set of reflex's still look new after A year ( they weren't cheap but also not as expensive as spez gloves for instance)

[Pah Bear]

That's ridiculous. My set of Bontragers are still going strong after a years or more. And ... it definitely didn't cost that much. Claim for what it's worth.

[Matchstix]

you will not be a first, I also have heard from other people complaining they don't last. I have a different pair I got in Canada last year that is pretty durable so far.

[Polo]

Same happened to mine after about 4 rides (half on the road!).  Took it back to This Way Out and they exchanged it for a nice pair of winter gloves - no questions.

It is specifically the ones without padding with the synthetic suede type fabric that seem to be really crap.

[NicoBoshoff]

Ja mine also had stitching come loose after a couple rides, but I bought them on clearance for R200 so not going to bother exchanging.

[ALLMTB]

Had the same experience with Alpinestars gloves...my personal opinion...overpriced crap. 

I used Thor MX gloves and they just will not die. I've had good results with Fox mtb gloves as well but if you are looking for long lasting gloves stick to MX gloves. 

[Mongooser]

mine fell apart in 2 rides,

paid R650 for mine,luckily the shop gave me a refund and gave me another pair cheaper of gloves as a sorry

[Jurgens Smit]

I've got a pair of O'neal mx gloves that gets used for motorbiking and mtbing. Have held up for 3 years with no issues.

 

Paid like R300 for them at the local motorbike place.

[CAAD4]

Thats crazy. Try putting a finer grit on your grips...

[stefmeister]

Thats crazy. Try putting a finer grit on your grips...

Was going to say the same, maybe sandpaper isn't the best choice for mountain bike grips.

[RiverInTheRoad]

Buy Troy Lee Gloves, nothing comes close in my biased opinion. I have a set from 2008 which I still use (few holes). And I crash quite often.

[Donovan Le Cok]

I really like the alpinestars gloves, because they are so thin. I got the f-lites. They are 6 months old and are also starting to show holes in them, but I will replace with same.

[ajnkzn]

I bought some Alpinestars motorbike gloves and after 5 or 6 rides they were also toast.

 

Worn through like the OP.

 

Never again.

 

Bought Fox cheapies and they're holding up well.

[Josh0]

I very almost pulled the trigger on some F-lites yesterday. Read some reviews and all complain about durability.

 

Will rather buy some other brand. Gloves are hell expensive lately, where can I get some decent gloves for under R400? Shreddtech has Royal gloves for R275-310, but not in my size or preferred colors.