with minimal armor<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYet high temps call for the same slide protection as cooler weather<\/span> lest you lose some skin. This is where the Mustangs excel – shielding your paws without roasting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe premium goatskin<\/span> leather<\/strong> withstands slides better than textile, while the perforated chassis breathes fairly well. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe exterior exhibits no large vent holes that compromise abrasion resistance. Alpinestars<\/span> intelligently placed the perforations on the backhand behind foam<\/span> armor<\/span>. These small holes aid ventilation<\/span> but won’t disintegrate from friction<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd what about padding? D3O or Knox<\/span> foam<\/span> it ain’t; the Mustang’s armor<\/span> utilizes basic open-cell foam<\/span>. But there’s ample coverage across the outer knuckles and fingers, with extra pads lining the thumb and palm. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe exterior also includes thermoplastic polyurethane<\/span> (TPU) sliders over the pinky and wrist cuff<\/span><\/strong> for drag protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor hardcore track junkies or adventure riders, however, I’d recommend more rigorous armor<\/span>. Yet for regular street riding, the Mustang gloves<\/span> supply ample impact dampening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just don’t expect these staple summer<\/span> gloves<\/span> to weather<\/span> harsh crashes as well as race-oriented alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Comfort and Breathability<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nVentilation<\/span> and flexibility are imperative for comfortable summer<\/span> riding, especially on longer hauls. Herein lies one of the Mustang glove’s highlights: the chassis strikes an ideal balance between protection and airflow thanks to strategic perforations. You’ll stay reasonably cool without excess sweat buildup across hour-plus rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe backhand flaunts perforations behind each foam<\/span> pad, plus an open accordion panel underneath. Together, these holes enable decent airflow circulation inside the glove. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe leather fingers incorporate stretch panels between each digit for flexibility while avoiding pressure points during gripping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also perforated zones along each finger<\/span> and large open mesh insets along the cuff<\/span><\/strong> interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor super-sweaty palms, however, the Mustang leaves something to be desired. The reinforced leather palm is completely devoid of perforations or ventilation<\/span> to maintain abrasion integrity. On sweltering 90-degree days, my palms still end up fairly moist after substantial mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYet the Mustang V2 remains among the most breathable, protected leather gloves<\/span> available. Just be prepared for damp palms in extreme summer<\/span> heat despite the glove’s ventilation<\/span> features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Quality and Construction<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAny glove lacking robust construction quickly self-destructs through regular use. And for $100+, I expect meticulous quality control with premium materials that hold up over time. Here’s the good and bad of the Mustang’s craftsmanship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Good<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nDurable goatskin<\/span> leather<\/strong> resists abrasion<\/li>\n\n\n\nNo loose stitching or frayed edges out of the box<\/li>\n\n\n\n Palm reinforcement feels sturdy despite the lack of armor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\nFingers have remained conducive for touchscreens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe Bad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nMinimal goat leather thickness sacrifices some tear resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n Perforations behind foam<\/span> pads risk tearing over time<\/li>\n\n\n\nVisible glue smears behind some padded zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe stitching and exterior panels appear well assembled for this price point. Alpinestars<\/span> managed to avoid any egregious manufacturing defects on my pair. And so far the leather shows only faint scuffing after a month of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYet the glove lacks the bunker build quality of premium names like Held<\/span> or Racer and warrants care to prevent premature breakdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\nI’ve noticed slight tears along some of the tiny perforated zones that may eventually spread. Opt for reinforced summer<\/span> textiles if you prioritize durability and insulation on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n