Protect the King Grackle Premium Leather Motorcycle Sport Biker Gloves (Medium)

I don't really want to give these 2 stars. It's a bit unfair since they are pretty decent gloves but I guess this will be the only 2 star review at the time of writing so hopefully it stands out, and gives some of you guys the heads up to ensure you're making an informed purchase. Let me start off by saying none of the negatives in this review about these gloves would make me even consider the hassle of returning them.If you absolutely MUST have the exact shade of gray as shown in the image then you'll be quite surprised with the actual color of these. The color of the TPU knuckle protectors are as shown but the shade of gray leather is actually best described as an iridescent silver instead of gray. It really doesn't look at all like the gray the picture suggests. I'll upload a couple photos since this is a difficult difference to describe but it closely resembles the color of the plastic fold up table I took the photo on and I purposely chose to photograph it there since many people tend to have that exact plastic folding table outside on the patio or in the garden somewhere by the pool(or barbque pit).Second issue you will discover with it is that the silver mesh air filters seen in the display photo behind the knuckle vents are totally absent. Again not much of a big deal but at least now you know what you're getting.Another issue was the actual feel of the leather. These gloves are made of leather so soft that it's actually softer than the leather ear pads on a pair of jvc ha-s400 headphones I used for comparison. While this may be a welcome surprise to most comfort seeking buyers, I just wonder a bit now how much protection these will offer in a crash being made of such plush supple leather. This goes for the beefed up perforated sections on the fingers and palm area as well. They are not as (but still adequately) beefy as seen in the photo and they are VERY flexible/comfortable and actually don't inspire any additional confidence for abrasion resistance in a crash compared to the plastic/metal protective sections/sliders on other mesh type gloves I've owned previously, except for the fact that they're fully made of leather as opposed to mesh. For what it's worth I consider that a very comforting upgrade. At least if they're comfortable brand new they should break in and fit even more comfortably so there shouldn't ever be any issues with the comfort of these gloves. If you're still on the fence after reading that you can take comfort in the fact that even though the leather feels very soft to the touch, holding them upright the finger section remains upright and don't flop over like mesh gloves at all. They are designed with a natural curve like a baseball glove and they maintain that shape regardless of how you place them. They just somehow manage to maintain structural integrity and also feel softer than real leather should ever be able to feel. Magic trick? possibly!As for the fit I bought them 1 size larger than the measurement chart suggested and they fit comfortably with fingertips just a smidge longer than my actual fingertips. Since the last 2 pairs of gloves I bought fit directly snug against my fingertips and I didn't like the feel, I actually welcome the extra 1-2 millimeters or so of breathing room (and extra margin of protection for my fingers), although it does feel like this may take some getting used to as I did get tripped up a bit at first when reaching for the clutch and brake lever with them a couple of times on a test run.That said, based on the overall fit, I think they may have been too snug fitting to be comfortable if bought at the correct size according to the size chart since these are still leather regardless of softness and they will simply not be as stretch fitting as mesh no matter how great they are. If you buy them exactly according to the size chart you're putting your faith in the break in process resulting in a comfortable fit and not the guarantee of instant comfort right out the box.All in all, being new to riding motorcycles, and with these being my first pair of technically designed leather gloves, I'm happy with the additional protection of the leather over the softer mesh style designs I bought previously. I should also note that one of my other mesh gloves is from this same manufacturer and both are the same size but the fingertips in these new leather ones are noticably longer compared to those. I still think these are sized better and those run very small but regardless I suggest ordering up 1 size bigger than the size chart recommends.COMFORT: 2 stars (I originally put 4 stars then deducted 2 see update)FIT: 4 starsDESIGN: 4 starsACTUAL CRAFTSMANSHIP: 3 starsDISPLAY PHOTO ACCURACY: 3 starsUPDATE: After actually using these I realize that the TPU hard knuckle protection is VERY uncomfortable against my knuckle on the left hand only and I can't even wear them for 5 minutes without being in so much pain I have to stop and remove them. Also the finger tips are a bit long in this glove so if you size up for comfort you may find yourself with clumsy space in the fingertips. The space is probably ok on the main 4 fingers but the extra length on the thumb makes it impossible to use the indicators and horn properly.

Use them daily - index and thumb are a little long which makes the tech finger a little difficult to use but overall I am happy with these glove at the pricepoint.

Nice glove . thanks.

Runs smaller than regular

Very cool designed gloves. Good thick leather.