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  1. sdematt

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    #1 sdematt, Oct 16, 2016
    Greetings all,

    Just a question for you folks who have driving gloves, or know people who do.

    What brand or manufacturer do you use or recommend? I guess we can break this down into newer style (nylon or whatever space age fabrics) and old school leather ones.

    Does anyone recommend any particular ones or glove manufacturers? Has anyone gotten bespoke leather gloves made before and can point me in the right direction?

    -Matt
     
  2. Kevin Rev'n

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    #2 Kevin Rev'n, Oct 16, 2016
    I need to break down and get a pair of these too. Every time the topic pops up I research and then decline to follow through. There is a guy on Ebay I wanted to try but havent pulled the trigger.


    http://stores.ebay.com/leathergloves2013
     
  3. The Singer

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    #3 The Singer, Oct 16, 2016
    Just ordered a pair of Suixtil, Grand Prix Race Gloves- lamb leather. $95
     
  4. Kevin Rev'n

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    #4 Kevin Rev'n, Oct 16, 2016
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    OK finally followed through. The thought of gloves was fresh in my mind since I had a nice afternoon run in my car. I will report when they come in!
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  5. Voda

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  6. cls

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    #6 cls, Oct 16, 2016
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    Go and get yourself some Madova gloves. Classic, nice, not very expensive.
    Oh, and you get to go to Florence to get them.
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  7. razr01

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    #7 razr01, Oct 16, 2016
    i got one from ferrari store

    dont get it, it's around $600 msrp

    i regret getting it
     
  8. simon klein

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    #8 simon klein, Oct 17, 2016
    You obviously don't use your car for track days! :D

    Mine have holes in the brown and the white is now brown from hairsweat.!
     
  9. ///Mike

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    #9 ///Mike, Oct 17, 2016
    Those look interesting. Please do post a review once you've tried them.

    I'm glad Matt started this thread because it's something I've been wondering about. I always wear gloves on the track, even on the most informal of days. I used to wear my Nomex gloves on the street when driving serious cars but I don't want to portray that kind of image to the constabulary so now searching for something with a lower profile.

    Keep the suggestions coming, please.
     
  10. LostAussie

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    #10 LostAussie, Oct 17, 2016
    Autodromo sells an almost identical glove:

    Autodromo | STRINGBACK DRIVING GLOVES | Autodromo
     
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    #11 It's Ross, Oct 17, 2016
    For track use baseball batting gloves work well if not wanting Nomex .
     
  12. davebuchner

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    #12 davebuchner, Oct 17, 2016
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    A pair of Alfred Dunhill string-back gloves my wife bought me about 8 years or so ago. Stylish, don't get too hot, softest leather.
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  13. sdematt

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    #13 sdematt, Oct 17, 2016
    I'm using POC mountain biking gloves for my "tech fabric" gloves. Example: moist day with the windows open, maybe the temperature isn't right for full gloves, etc. I'll take pics. They're great, but they're not leather.

    They look like this. http://content.backcountry.com/images/items/medium/POC/POC000Q/BORBL.jpg

    I'm trying to find nice leather ones, ideally made in a place with good craftsmanship and no exploitation of the workers (don't want to provide any company incentive/reward for shipping away manufacturing jobs, just sayin').

    -Matt
     
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    #16 JoeZaff, Oct 17, 2016
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    I had two pairs...had to return them both after the leather began separating. Beautiful to look at but not well made. Apparently there were issues with their supplier. Excellent customer service though. I believe the company's US operation has since shut its doors.


    I bought autodromo stringed back instead. Excellent quality.


    Autodromo | STRINGBACK DRIVING GLOVES | Autodromo
     
  17. GTS Bruce

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    #17 GTS Bruce, Oct 17, 2016
    If you do not need a pair of true racing gloves and are just looking for something to improve grip without slip. Go to your local athletic/outdoor store and get a pair of football receivers gloves. Light,tacky texture,great feel,inexpensive.Mine are a Nike brand. GTS Bruce
     
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    #18 sdematt, Oct 19, 2016
    How true-to-fit are the Autodromo gloves? I measured 8.5in hand circumference, so will the medium be skin tight, or fit just right?

    I think I'm going with Cognac to try first.
     
  19. Alden

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    #19 Alden, Oct 19, 2016
    I got these in brown leather at the Ferrari store in Maranello after a factory tour:

    Ferrari Cavallino Rampante Driving Gloves - Belts and Gloves - Accessories - Man

    Cost there was 195 Euro less the 20% discount they give you with the factory tour. You can also get some of the 20% VAT refunded if you are from the USA.

    I am very pleased with them. Italian leather, Ferrari logo, perfect fit and they feel great.
    Alden
     
  20. AceMaster

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    #20 AceMaster, Oct 19, 2016
    I was once mimicked about my "Ferrari gloves" :)
     
  21. Alden

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    #21 Alden, Oct 19, 2016
    The Ferrari script is on the inside cuff of the glove so no one can tell they are "Ferrari driving gloves."
    Alden

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  22. piezo

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    #22 piezo, Oct 19, 2016
    I like fingerless driving gloves. The Ferrari store pair made of deerskin is thick but still really soft. Excellent quality. I use them when I drive my 308, grips great fits well no complaints.
    http://store.ferrari.com/us_en/man/accessories/belts-and-gloves/men-s-leather-fingerless-driving-gloves.html

    My other pair which is just generic and very ordinary sheepskin soft leather is badly worn now and due for replacement. Picture taken a couple months ago. Grips great fits ok.
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  23. sdematt

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    #23 sdematt, Oct 19, 2016
    Alden, what size did you get and how close are the specs they provide on the website for sizing?
     
  24. DGS

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    #24 DGS, Oct 20, 2016
    I've gone through four sets of traditional driving gloves on the Alfa, since '79.
    But that's because the Alfa has a varnished wood wheel.

    In the 328, with a leather wheel cover, I only use gloves when the sun makes the wheel too hot to touch. ;)
    (I need to put a light colored cloth over the wheel if I park with the top off.)

    I haven't used any specific "brand" of driving gloves for the Alfa. Just traditional styled leather gloves I'd pick up at a store such as Wilson's Leather.
     
  25. FazzerPorscheman

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    #25 FazzerPorscheman, Oct 22, 2016
    I can recommend Greycar.

    The feel of their leather is amazing.


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