Dainese Druids Gloves
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Amazing as usual from Dainese
The Druid glove has really exceeded my expectation. The fit is a bit on the large side for me but it still is very nice. The features on this glove are amazing for the price point. The colour options are fantastic so no matter what bike you ride you can colour match it if your into that. The quality, stitching and style are amazing. The air flow is very adequate. If you are looking for a solid glove at a good price point this is a great glove option.
March 25, 2013
Fits like a glove..heh
Size M fits like any other size M glove I have had so no problems for me whatsoever. They are sturdy, are very comfortable and have just the amount of air flow I wanted.
I don't really feel the seams which is a huge plus. The pairs I have tried on at my local dealership were horrible. They work in a large range of temperatures comfortably for me, 50°F to 80°F. Anything above and below that would either require glove liners or another pair of vented gloves.
So, have at it people while supplies last!
January 21, 2013
These gloves are top notch
I love my gloves and wouldn't pick any other pair. They feel light, and I like the feel. The only downside is when I got my first pair the knuckles on them scratched on the inside on my pinky and ring finger to cause irritation. New set was sent and it has mostly gone away.
October 1, 2012
Great gloves
I'll preface by saying that I've had these for about 3 weeks.
Fit - In 2012, Dianese moved to a more "American" fit, e.g. larger. I tried the 2011 Dianese Pro Carbon gloves in a large, which fit great, but a large in the Druids was slightly too wide, though the finger length was good. I ended up going with a medium in the Druids, which fit the width of my hand better, but the finger length is a bit short. I'm hoping they will stretch a tad.
Comfort - Overall comfort is solid. The only issue I have are the internal seams. The interior seams at the tips of the fingers and along the length of the thumb are a bit uncomfortable. This might be because I am between sizes and ended up going with the smaller pair. The seams have started to break-in a bit.
Due to the carbon protectors on the knuckles and back of the hand, the gloves start off pretty stiff when trying to make a fist/grip a bar. The flex panel between these protectors is softening up a bit.
Protection - Awesome. Superior protection at the knuckles/back of the hand, finger joints, and what really stood out to me, great plastic low-side protection along the medial part of the hand where most gloves simply have extra foam padding. The protection does come at the cost of flexibility, though, at least initially.
Conclusion - Great gloves overall. They do run larger than older models, so keep that in mind. Probably more track oriented, but I use them for the street. With the superior protection comes a bit of inflexibility, but that seems to be breaking-in slowly. The only complaint I have is with the interior sticking being a bit irritating. They appear very well made and the materials are top notch. Would give 4.5 stars if that were possible.
September 27, 2012
Very good for the money
The protection is made of composite, so it's not as strong as steel or titanium, but still very rigid. They are very comfy, thin and yet padded and protective. At least I feel safe with them, I haven't crashed yet to check their real protective feature.. but I feel safe nevertheless.
July 30, 2012
Last Dainese gloves for me
Have had Dainese gloves in the past but this pair will be my last.
Design isn't great, leather feels really thin in places, fits well in mostly but bunches like crazy in the palms.
July 26, 2012
Sweet gloves!
I got these as a replacement for my Hellracers. Much as I loved those gloves, they had reached their wear limit. While more pricey and not as instantly comfortable as the Hellracers, the Druids are a step up with regards to protection. They also fit a little more snugly, and so are harder to get on and off. That's not a bad thing when you consider they're supposed to stay in place if you go down.
July 16, 2012
Italtian desgin, but actually made in Vietnam
You can't go wrong with Dainese, the Itlaian design style and performance are excellent. These gloves are awesome. I've had Dainese gloves and crashed on the track at speeds in excess of 120mph, they held up great, so I'm buying them again. Note that as much as Dainese pushes the "Italian" design their products are actually made in Vietnam. That should be noted before dropping the extra coin over other less expensive yet comparable performance brand gloves. In my opinion the styling is worth the extra $20, and I know from experience they hold up during a crash.
June 18, 2012
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