ViaTerra Shifter – Short Motorcycle Riding Gloves

what's included with the product?

1 Pair of Shifter Short Leather Riding Gloves

Durable Materials: The Shifter uses goat skin leather that is durable, light and naturally water resistant. The thickness of the leather is kept high for enhanced abrasion resistance.

CE Rated Protection: The Shifter comes equipped with the same premium, top-of-the-line KNOX SPS 404 protection used in the world’s most advanced gloves. Combine that with high-density TPU protectors for knuckle (CE Level 2), goat skin leather, and you have the best protection available for an Indian rider.

• Knuckle Impact Protection as measured by mean transmitted peak force on the knuckles - 3X Level 2 standard

Enhanced comfort: The Shifter comes with floating Knuckle protectors and an stretch panel underneath to allow the knuckle to float giving you room for movement when operating the clutch and brake. Similarly, large accordion panels have been integrated on all the fingers and thumbs to allow free movement while operating levers.

Excellent Ventilation: We use perforated leather throughout the Shifter along with air inlets on top of the fingers to allow maximum airflow. This makes the gloves breathable and allows sweat to evaporate quickly making your rides during hot weather more comfortable!

STEP 1 - Measure your hand using a tailor's measuring tape

There are two key measurements that you need to take into consideration for figuring out your glove size.

1. Circumference - Wrap the tape measure around your palm at its widest point and lightly close your hand before taking the measurement.
2. Length - Measure from the tip of the middle finger to the base of your palm at your wrist.

STEP 2 - Find your glove size by checking hand measurements against the chart provided

• If both the measurements do not fall in one particular size - use the larger of the two measures to choose the glove size.
• If the two measurements are on the border line between two sizes, try both the sizes and choose the one that offers a better fit.

STEP 1 - Confirm that the gloves are a comfortable fit. They should not be excessively tight on any finger (especially the thumb) & knuckles. To check this, try the gloves on and form a fist several times and verify if:

• Adequate room for all fingers (specially thumb) to move and operate controls comfortably.
• Check the fitment on both hands since your left and right hand sizes do vary.

While leather gloves do take some time to break in, ensure that the fit on first try is not so tight as to cause discomfort and/or restrict movement.

STEP 2 - Ensure the knuckle protectors are properly positioned. The way to check this is:

• Roll your hand into a tight fist and hold the position for 5-10 minutes. This position should be easy to hold without causing any discomfort or causing any stress points.
• Ensure that the edge of the knuckle protector is not over the knuckle when the fist is formed.

A few things to keep in mind when you start using the Shifter short leather riding gloves -  

• Putting on and taking off may be slightly difficult because the wrist area is narrowed down for safety reasons. This is done to prevent the gloves from coming off your hands during a crash and to offer a snug fit.
• You may find the Knox SPS on the palm to be uncomfortable on the first try. But just like any protective gear, over a period of time, you will get used to it so you do not even notice it. These devices are incorporated into the gloves to ensure you are well-protected when you most need it.
• In our research, we found that the palm size and the finger length are not in the same proportion for everyone (that makes each of us unique in the truest sense!). In such cases, the primary area of fitment should always be the palm area, even if you are to be left with some extra room near your fingertips.
• We have used high-density TPU to maximise protection and longevity. While we have added an additional foam layer underneath the TPU, they may feel a bit too hard at the beginning. Thinner and more flexible knuckle protectors are not very effective during a crash and do not last long either.