This product has been discontinued
Alpinestars Valparaiso V2 Drystar Gloves Item # 733721
Description
The Valparaiso V2 Drystar Glove offers high levels of weather protection when touring. Featuring a textile and leather construction with sturdy knuckle protection and a finger bridge on the third and fourth fingers, this glove is practical too; it comes equipped with a touchscreen compatible fingertip and a visor wiper.
Features:
- Reflective piping on backhand
- Touchscreen compatible fingertips
- Visor wiper for wet weather riding
- Soft padding on fingers for enhanced rider comfort
- PU accordions on backhand and thumb for enhanced flexibility and fit
- Finger bridge on third and fourth finger prevents finger roll and separation in an impact
- Long cuff for extended coverage
- Technical touring mid-season glove with Drystar® waterproof and breathable technology for effective all-weather performance
- Softshell glove with leather inserts for a richer look
- Leather palm with stretch fourchettes for high levels of comfort and flexibility
- Thumb and palm reinforcement for superior grip
- Synthetic leather reinforcements with hard palm slider to provide abrasion resistance on the key impact zones
- Wrist closure on backhand and large cuff closure for ease of use
- CE Level 1 EN13594:2015, KP
- Covered hard knuckle for class-leading impact protection
Part Numbers for Alpinestars Valparaiso V2 Drystar Gloves
Reviews
Rated 2 out of
5
by
bruno from
Not waterproof
I bought these gloves because i wanted i waterproof glove that would be also a bit warm for 10 degres celcius and more. My first time wearing them was on a 2000km trip and on the first day it was 13 outside and they perfomed well. My hands were not cold at all. The second day there was moderated rain and after an hour my hands were wet. At the end the day they were soaked. Not pleasant at all. Otherwise they fit like all european gloves, slim but finger lenght is about equal as american gloves. I fit perfectly in medium Icon glove but with these i went with a large.
Bottom line, dont buy if you intend to ride in the rain. Otherwise they are ok. not to warm but just enough for those colder fall and spring day
Date published: 2021-07-13
Rated 1 out of
5
by
CaplinBoy from
Looks good but poor performance
I purchased the V2 Drystar Gloves earlier this spring (black with red accents) as I wanted a pair of colder weather gloves that would also provide waterproofness. On a positive, the sizing was accurate. On the negative, the lining of the gloves makes them difficult to remove and put on, particularly if your hands are at all wet. Even in dry cool weather I found my hands would sweat, and become cold simply from wearing the gloves and their lack of breathability. For the few days of wet weather riding I found myself preferring to wear my regular Alpinestar gloves and suffering through wet hands rather than wear the Drystar gloves. In hindsight, I should have spent extra and got Gore-Tex.
Date published: 2021-08-12