Mac
Las Cruces, NM
Good Stuff
The best thing about these gloves is their look - they seem like plain black leather gloves, without all the robot-looking stuff you see on some types, but with all the padding that plain old ropers lack. I had to remove one of the knuckle pads on the left pinky, but after I did that they fit perfectly. The palm is padded and there is no seam between the thumb and forefinger, which makes them very comfortable too. Can't say much about the durability just yet, but the leather looks tough and isn't going anywhere. I wish they had snaps instead of Velcro closures, but you can't always get what you want, I suppose. A little more than I wanted to spend, but worth it overall.
Josh
lacey, WA
Overall nice
A simple look that keeps your hands fairly warm. They may not be ideal for extremely cold weather but they have kept me warm enough in approx 50deg temps. One odd thing was that the right glove fit well and was comfortable but the left glove did not. The knuckle guard dug into my hand even after repeated use. I fixed it by placing it in front of a space heater until hot and then put it on (with glove liner) and made a fist for several minutes. Now its fine. I think I just got an oddly shaped one. Feels like it would stand up ok to a spill. Good palm protection adequate finger protection. I would buy again.
Josh
Buffalo, NY
Great gloves
My first pair of riding gloves, so I don't have much to compare them with. After 400 miles there are just a couple loose threads. Fit is excellent-- I have small hands and longish fingers, and I ordered a small. Leather is great quality, soft and comfortable, and the palm padding is very well designed. Knuckle guards fit perfectly. Not sure about the purpose of the finger guards. Not so good for cold weather, even with a liner. I'm guessing they will last me a year or so.
Tami Swift
Ticonderoga, NY
Awesome gloves
I have large hands for a woman, usually I have to buy a man's medium. These fit perfect . The leather is soft, no break in time. The knuckle guards are great protection but you can hardly feel them while wearing the gloves. It doesn't look "bumpy" either.
I tried on at least 10 pairs from other companies before I found these. Not cheap but totally worth it.
Flores
Loveland, CO
Good value
These gloves are a good value and have all the features that I wanted. The only problem that I have had is they are a little loose, but my hands are hard to fit anyway. These are a good bang for your buck if you ask me.
HD
Birmingham, AL
Good gloves
These are good gloves and they have a good fit, and a comfortable gel grip. The padding on knuckles and the slight padding on the fingers offers good protection as well.
Robert McCorkle
Creston, NC
Olympia 450
A fair value street glove. I have not crash tested them, but I would say that they are better than nothing.
Speedmaster
Issaquah, WA
Good value for the price
Very simple and good fit gloves.
Rev George T Cox
Willow Street, PA
Olympia 450 Full Throttle Gloves
This pair of gloves though snug to get on, fit perfectly once on. (The sizing chart is right on, buy the size indicated) They are high quality leather, and the knuckle armour is perfectly placed. I also like the fact that the fingers are long enough to allow my long fingers to completely be covered without my fingers overlapping into the palm area of the gloves. The velcro closure assures they will stay on in any situation. They are very comfortable to wear, and I would buy them again. These are great gloves and I consider them a great buy.
George
Tim
Spokane, WA
Good gloves
I just bought another pair of these because they're great gloves for the price. I made a pair last two summers and they're still in great shape but the velcro is wore out. I thought about sewing a new piece onto one of them but for the price I just bought another pair. Excellent fit and great protection for the knuckles. I've shopped around and these are the BEST value.
steve
Sparta, TN
great riding gloves
I bought these a month ago and love them. They are comfortable and the fit is perfect. You can’t beat the price. Well worth what I paid.
Larry
New York, NY
Great gloves, and order your actual size
The simple look is classic and will match nearly anything. It's amazing how rare just simple padded black gloves are! Most anything else looks like they're made for cyborgs.
The sizing is fine. Do not listen to other reviewers about the sizing, please just measure your hand with measuring tape and get your real size (look up on the internet how to determine glove sizing). I stupidly listened to other reviewers on here who said the gloves were too tight, and ordered a size larger than normal. So I wound up with gloves that were too loose and I had to go through the hassle of a re-order. So lesson learned- these gloves fit like a glove. Too tight is better than too loose because the leather will stretch.
Brad
Queen Creek, AZ
Olympia Full Throttle Gloves - GOOD BUY
After ordering a few different sizes of gauntlet-style gloves, I ended up ordering these. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. They aren't the warmest gloves for cold weather, but for cool weather - they are perfect. They fit very nice and the leather-wrapped padded knuckles are a nice touch. Price was very reasonable.
R. Lowe
Lafayette, CO
Good gloves
I live at the base of the Rockies in Colorado and use gloves during a very wide range of conditions. I got this one sized larger than I would have normally ordered because I wanted to fit a glove liner underneath for Spring and Fall chilly weather. Perfect fit. The wrist closure is very secure, and the knuckle and finger guards look awesome. I can also wear these without the liner in warmer weather. Good, soft, tough leather.
Gary
Lynden, WA
Olympia 450 gloves
Very nice gloves for the money. but if you wear rings you may have problems with the rings hanging up on the knuckle protectors. I have to lift up the protectors with my other hand in order to slide my fingers in and out.
Koose
Hollly, MI
NIce gloves, little small
I liked everything about these gloves except the fact they were so small. I ordered a large and they were marked large, but they fit super tight, so tight, I got hand cramps after riding 5 miles. That being said, I would say if you are ordering these go one size larger than normal. My wife loves them now =P
PastorGumby
Fair Haven, NJ
Nice gloves! Very soft leather!
I tried these on at a local retailer, and then jotted down the info and bought it here (about $10 less). Beautiful, soft leather; nice gel padding on palm area, and hard protection on knuckles, with adjustable velcro around the wrist. I would consider these more of a cooler weather riding glove. They stop right where your watch would be, if you wear one (i.e., it covers your watch). The only down side was that it left leather-lint all over my fingers and hands each time I've worn them (about 3x's). I'm sure that it will eventually disappear. I would buy again.
James Gibson
Spring, TX
Excellent Gloves
These gloves are excellent. The gloves are very soft and the gel padding in the palm provides a good deal of protection from vibration and I really like the grip they provide. I previously rode without gloves, but now I would not think about getting on the bike without these gloves. You don't even notice the knuckle protection on the back side of the gloves but I feel better knowing it is there. Very highly recommended.
steve
pensacola, FL
nice gloves
I love these gloves. Comfortable, durable, and finish is great. Just what you need in a glove.
Scott Starns
Woodward, OK
450 Full Throttle Gloves
It's easy to review these! Dollar for Dollar they are an excellent value! They fit well, They are comfortable, I like the gel padding in the palm and they look good. What more do you want from a glove in this price range? Oh! waterproof? Try some camp dry ... you may have to spray them every now and then but it really does help. Keep em right side up and wheels on the ground. Ride safe brothers and sisters.
Gary Hughes
San Luis Obispo, CA
Olympia Full throtttle gloves
Very comfortable, just what I was looking for.
Rich
Montague , NJ
Great glove
Offers the protection you need without having you look like a gladiator or spaceman. Comfortable fit, great for the price and looks good.
M109R Fan
Ft Lauderdale`, MA
Good protection, but...
Good looking glove, but it runs smaller than advertised. If you wear a large get and XL and if you wear an XL; do not get it as they don't offer XXL. Hand opening is very tight, and will tear easy.
xenarchi
www.rswarrior.com, MA
450 Full Throttle Glove
Best gloves I have owned. Super soft, very comfortable, breathe well, excellent glove.