<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese gloves<\/span> cater to the cruiser and standard crowd, though some cafe racers, bobbers, touring, or adventure riders may like them too. They have vintage styling while providing modern impact protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How do these compare for summer vs winter riding?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe perforations will help airflow to keep hands cooler in summer<\/span>. But for winter riding, they lack insulation or waterproofing<\/span> for heavy rain<\/span> or snow. You’d need to layer with a water<\/span>\/windproof winter glove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>What is the expected longevity of the conductive fingertips?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe leather construction should retain touchscreen<\/span> conductivity for the normal lifetime of the gloves<\/span>. Unless excessively worn down from crashes or abrasion, the fingertips will work for touchscreens for years before needing replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Does goatskin or cowhide leather offer better abrasion resistance?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGoatskin<\/span> leather is actually preferable for many motorcycle gloves<\/span> because it stretches better to contour hands for maximum dexterity. It also often costs less than cowhide<\/span>. Both provide excellent abrasion protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How long is the wrist cuff from the base of the palm?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe gauntlet cuff<\/span> on the Gripsters measures around 2 inches from the palm base. It’s designed to be short for a vintage style but long enough to overlap most motorcycle jacket<\/span> sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>And Finally…<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFinding high-performing motorcycle gloves<\/span> these days that are built specifically for cruisers and retro bikes can be challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe choices typically narrow down to racing-style track gloves<\/span> or basic work gloves<\/span> that provide insufficient protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThat’s why I was excited to discover the Scorpion<\/span> EXO Gripster gloves<\/span><\/strong>. They blend vintage styling with modern armor<\/span> features tailored to the needs of street riders. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe perforated goatskin<\/span> strikes an ideal balance between abrasion resistance, breathability<\/span>, and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile they lack insulation and waterproofness for extreme conditions, the Gripsters work beautifully for standard street use. For just $55, you’d be hard-pressed to find another leather glove that provides similar quality protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if you ride a more classic-styled