Matt
Corte Madera, CA
Great Gloves
I bought these for something a little warmer than my summer gloves. The leather is surprisingly supple and the feel through these gloves is excellent. At the same time they feel well constructed and durable. Gloves aren't as bulky or stiff as I'd imagined. Great gloves, not overly warm for those of you in really cold areas.
Matt
Seattle, WA
Good Gloves
These are very high quality gloves! Only thing is, I should have gotten medium instead of large. I am 5'10, 120. The large is just slightly big, but I know they will stretch out after a few hundred miles, as they are designed to.
Bryan
Norfolk, VA
Great Gloves
I am tall and skinny, so I got the X-Large, even though according to the measurement graphic I should just barely be a large. If you have long fingers go BIG. The gloves are very comfortable, nice air flow. I had a pair of Frank Thomas carbon fiber gloves that actually fell apart within the first month (thankfully so fast because I was able to return them to the store). These are still holding up strong one month in.
TOM
Eureka, CA
Highside gloves
I bought these gloves to replace my old warm weather gloves. I put them on brand new and worked them very hard for 150 miles on Ca Hwy 36 in 80 deg weather. They fit good, and worked very well. When my hands were getting warm I just spread my fingers a bit and it felt like cool air ram induction to the fingers. It felt good. I got the green to match my Fieldsheer Green/black jacket and of course my green Kawasaki. Great gloves loaded with features and good protection. The wrist strap is too small as others have mentioned, And I believe they are a mild climate glove. Not for winter, due to the finger venting.
Jeff
Seattle, WA
Good glove at clearance price
Very good glove, especially at the clearance price. Fit is perfect on the hand, the wrist strap is pretty useless, too small for me, if I just barely attach the velcro, it still cuts off circulation, I just took it off, doesn't really need it anyway. The rest is great, I'd say sizing was dead on for me, maybe a tad small, but broke in very quickly. Good glove, recommend it.
Brian
Montgomery, NY
Great Gloves
Ordered these as my first set- can't tell ya how impressed I am. Great protection while allowing my hands to breathe. Fit is pretty standard- I ordered a large due to my long skinny fingers and already have them molded in.
Carlos
FPO, AP
Good Pair of Gloves!
The gloves fit well and are very comfortable.
Jesse
Denver, CO
Highside Gloves
Overall I like these gloves and am glad that I bought them. They are very good for the price. The fit is a little funny on the left pinky, it makes my finger go to sleep after about 15 min. I have only worn them about 10 times, so hopefully this will clear up after break in. The mid wrist strap is a bit small too, and I don't really think that it needs to be there. They're not real warm, when it's about 40 (F) my fingers are bit cold by the time I get to work (about 25 min), but they are way better than my old ones. All-in-all, good gloves, seem to provide good protection and look very nice.
eric
new richmond, WI
exelent gloves
I haven’t had the chance to use these more than about two rides because my bike broke down, but from what I’ve experienced they fit and feel great. The sizing chart is dead on. The top is thick and feels very protective while the bottom is thin enough to feel the controls like the gloves aren’t even on. They also keep your hands nice and warm. I’m not sure what the temperature was but the ground was frosted and my hands felt very comfortable. Overall I’d recommend these gloves to any moderate to cool temperature rider.
Greg
Lexington, KY
Great for the price
The size is a little smaller than it should be. But, after a week or so of daily riding they stretched out a bit and fit perfectly. The finish and durability are good and these should last me a couple of years. Great gloves for the price.
Ivan
Richmond, CA
Good
Pros: Good fit. Comfortable durable
Cons: Nothing I can think of. The one thing though is the glove is tight when you first get them. Took about a week of wearing for them to stretch, Now they fit perfect.
Darcy Frederick
Beaverton, OR
Joe Rocket Highside Gloves
Great product for the money. Rode to work this morning, 42 degrees, hands were warm. Gloves fit a little tight at first but broke in nicely. Haven't had long enough to judge durability but quality is good. No complaints.
Joe
Nelson, NH
Joe Rocket - Highside Gloves
Had these gloves (size XL) for about a month. Fingers could be a tad longer but they seem to have stretched a bit. Cuffs are roomy and fit well over my Joe Rocket Alt Ego 2.0 jacket. One complaint is that the wrist straps need to be longer. They will not close around my wrists, needed to extend the Velcro on the strap by about an inch to make them work. Other than that they are great.
Mark
Redondo Beach, CA
Thought they were so so at first, but grew to love them
When I first got these, I thought that they were a little too bulky. But after a month of daily use, I absolutely love them. The best feature is the external stitching. There is no stitching on the inside of the glove, so you don't get any irritation from seams rubbing against your hands and fingers. This makes the glove very comfortable compared to almost any other glove out there.
Mark
Redondo Beach, CA
One more thing
I forgot to mention in my previous review, that the other reviewers are right in saying that these gloves run a little small. I'm 5'5" and I have very small hands; but the mediums fit me perfectly. I would imagine that an average sized guy would need to get a size larger than they normally wear.
Greg
Foster City, CA
Very Small Gloves
These gloves are great on paper. But they run so small they are unusable for me. I will end up giving them away to a friend with much smaller hands. The smallness is compounded by the various pads in the design. Order at least one size larger than you'd regularly order. The rest of the design and materials are fine.
Dorian Stone
San Francisco, CA
Comfortable and good finish...but a few fingers a bit short
That's about it. Hoping that they stretch out a bit. Good overall.
Hank M
Oakland, CA
Great Gloves
Highside gloves feel very secure and safe. True to size and a little warm on hot days.
Jeremy
St Louis Park, MN
Nice, but a bit snug
I like these gloves, but the wrists are terribly small. I'm not a particularly large-framed person, and while the hands are well-sized, I'm having great difficulty snugging up the wrist-cinch without cutting off circulation to my hands. Overall, though, nice gloves.
John Sawyer
Brandon, MS
Great gloves...
Great fit, very comfortable, and the quality is outstanding at this price...
Jason Kay
Liverpool, NY
good gloves
Had to exchange for a larger size due to having longer fingers. They feel nice and comfortable and do well in colder temperatures.
Matt
Lincoln, NE
Love the Glove
Just got these and have worn them twice so far. Temps ranging from 36F in the AM commute to 70F in the PM commute- very comfortable so far. I bought some insulated liners, but I don't know that I'll need them unless it's in the 20s. The picture on-line does not do justice to just how awesome these gloves look in real-life! The wrist cuff is also larger than it appears in the picture and easily fits over the sleeve of my jacket. Love the double-velcro fasteners on the wrist and cuff, padding on the palm feels soft without losing sensitivity. For the price, you'll not find a better glove!
dyami
Chico, CA
WOW, such a great glove !!
I bought these gloves over 2.5 years ago. The fit is incredible, like a second skin. There are not as many bells and whistles as other gloves, but I cannot stress the comfort and usability of these gloves, especially for under $50. A++++
Wes Anderson
Lenexa, KS
Good For One Summer
I purchased a pair which I wore almost daily for about 6 months. By the end of this time they had been hand washed twice (smell why!). The palm pads started to abrade away and holes formed in the fingers. In short...expect 5-6 months out for these gloves. The fit and overall construction of these gloves are excellent, however not recommended for riding below 34 degrees. These are a great value for under $50. I'm considering two new pairs for this season!
Michael
Austin, TX
Not great in the cold
I bought these for cold weather riding, but they're not warm at all below 60 degrees due to the venting between the fingers.
J Ennis
Athens, GA
Joe Rocket Highside
Got these gloves about a month ago and love them. The fit is snug but they break in very quickly. At first I thought the size was small but after wearing them for a few rides I don’t think the fit could be better. Get your normal size. A few of the reviews say they fit small but my suggestion would be to order your normal size and I think you will see the fit is superb. Great gloves.
J Evans
Newport News, VA
Joe Rocket Highside Glove Review
I bought these gloves because they were full leather, styled to match my jacket, bike and helmet and they were only $50. I bought thermal liners to wear when the weather got chilly and boy did I need the liners. The perforation between the fingers really helps ventilate your hands to reduce the sweat but also lets in a lot of cold air. I keep my fingers close together to keep the cold out and it works. So far I have ridden in 40 degree weather at 75 - 80 mph without freezing my fingertips off. They did come with some workmanship imperfections and I am starting to see some wear on the fingers. I just wait and see how long they last; it's been almost two months of everyday use.
Malcolm Barnett
Kennnesaw, GA
Joe Rocket- Highside GLoves
Very nice quality for the price. They fit great and stretch well while gripping as to not irritate on long rides. They needed no break in like some other gloves I have purchased in the past. Highly recommend!
Chuck Bradley
Atlanta, GA
Great Gloves
I have owned 5 different pairs of gloves over the years ranging from Alpinestars $150 to Fieldsheer $35. These are the best I have owned. They fit very nice and comfortable. They have 2 adjustment straps one at the end and one at the wrist so they feel very secure. I would caution you to order 1 size larger than you normally would (I wear large, I needed X-large) they are sized small. Compared to my $150 gloves I like these better hands down (no pun intended).
John Blair
Bryan, NY
Joe Rocket Highside Gloves
I recently received my highside gloves in the green, size large. They fit my larger than normal hands very well. The double-velcro wrist is easy to take on and off even when the gloves are on. Very cool looking also. Can't argue with the great price either.
Tony
Baytown, TX
Highside Gloves
Excellent gloves. I like the double velcro closures and the fit and finish are great.
GWW
Northern Italy, NY
Great gloves
Great fit. Great control feel. Great price. No complaints at all. Not too stiff or bulky. I got these after deciding that my Alpinestars GP Pro gloves ($179) were too stiff for what I wanted to ride in.
Michael LoSchiavo
Grant Park, IL
Joe Rocket Highside Glove
A very nice set of gloves! Double Velcro wrist cuffs, and nice double leather on palms. Gloves are very flexible and sharp looking. I ordered my normal size and they fit perfect! Good job Joe Rocket!
rhonda bossom
eben, Prince Edw
gloves
Looks & feels great!
Luke Jasek
Flatonia, TX
Excellent
Very good quality. Got the same size I usually wear in a glove and they fit snug. Maybe they will loosen up over time. Not hot in the heat, but still great in the cold (34 degrees F yesterday morning). The padding looks like it'll do a good job, but luckily, I haven't had to find out.
Brent Gaskey
Sweet Home, GA
Great gloves
These are the best gloves I've ever owned. Not to hot, not to cold. Did run a bit small, I normally wear a large in gloves and needed a 2X in these.
Mayflower Edwards
Highland Springs, DE
Science Educator
The fit of these gloves is extraordinary. It is usually difficult to find a pair of ladies sport gloves that fit. I especially love the wrist protector/tighten strap.