Alpinestars SP-5 Gloves Item # 544403
Description
Constructed from highly abrasion resistant, full grain leather and featuring a rugged polymer knuckle protection, the SP-5 offers high levels of protection, movement and comfort. With a pre-shaped finger construction and a velcro cuff closure this glove affords a secure and highly personalized performance riding fit.
- Top surface built with high performance synthetic leather associated with perforated goat leather to provide optimized levels of comfort, durability and cooling airflow.
- An innovative microfiber and PU grip insert strategically position on palm and thumb for excellent levels of grip control and durability.
- Premium, full-grain leather palm construction is durable and offers excellent abrasion resistance.
- Ergonomically profiled synthetic suede reinforcements on pinky sidewall provide maximum abrasion resistance in key impact zone.
- Alpinestars’ patented third and fourth finger bridge prevents seam failure and finger separation in the event of a slide.
- Excellent impact performance offered by an advanced over-molded polymer knuckle protector.
- Alpinestars’ exclusive ergonomic stretch insert between palm and thumb offers improved range of hand movement and greater sensitivity while operating the bike controls.
- Pre-curved finger construction reduces rider fatigue while offering excellent comfort and fit.
- Palm, fingers padded with energy absorbing EVA foam for additional protection
- Velcro wrist adjuster and widevelcro strap on the cuff provide a secure and adjusted closure.
- Touchscreen compatible index fingertip and thumb allow the use of smartphone and GPS systems.
Part Numbers for Alpinestars SP-5 Gloves
Comparison Chart
Model | SMX-1 Air V2 | SMX-2 Air Carbon V2 | Celer V2 | SP-8 V3 | SP-5 |
Starting at | $100 | $130 | $140 | $140 | $150 |
Benefits |
Lightweight, extremely breathable |
Great airflow, added protection | For more aggressive sport riding | Sport commuting/touring style | Hybrid commuter/sport |
Material | Leather, polymer, mesh | Leather, suede, carbon, mesh | Leather, poly-fabric reinforcement | Leather, suede, polymer | Goat leather, synthetic leather |
Touchscreen compatible |
Index only |
Index & thumb |
Index & thumb |
Index only |
Index only |
Protection | Good | Good | Better | Best | Good |
Ventilation | Best | Better | Good | Good | Good |
Certification | CE Level 1 | CE Level 1 | CE Level 1 | CE Level 1 | CE Level 1 |