Sweet Jesus, don’t put alcohol on leather. It immediately dries it out, and if you don’t condition it right after, it will destroy them. What I do is run a quality leather conditioner in, then steal my wife’s hair dryer long enough to heat them up with my hands in, and put my hands in varying positions that stretch them out a bit.
@@718_JH_Moto yeah, I use chemical brothers leather cleaner and leather conditioner on my leather gloves, boots, and suit. I even clean my suit by turning it inside out, and washing it in the washing machine with a really mild castille soap. Then I’ll let it dry for a few days, conditioning it four or five times over that period. Not drying out the leather is pretty important, because it never goes back to where it was before. I learned that growing up on a farm, and cleaning saddles my whole life.
@@silverio5778 my suit is a one piece, and I’ve had no problems with it at all. It’s 7 or 8 years old now, and the leather is soft af. I take all the armor out, turn it inside out, and wash it on the gentle cycle on cold. Leather is fine getting wet. What you don’t want to do is use regular laundry detergent. You want something that’s ph neutral. Leather is slightly acidic naturally, so using regular detergent that is alkaline will draw all the oils out of the leather. I use Dr bronner’s castille soap, because I have it on hand for gardening most of the time. Make sure you have a good conditioner for it, and condition twice a day the first couple days, then once the last day, and again once it’s completely dry. Never use saddle soap on leather, despite it being made for it.
@@thagingerninjer5391 Ginger Ninja There is nothing like Farmers knowledge. You are TOP NOTCH in sharing this. I have the full break down on getting my track suit to fit correctly. CHEERS Ginger Ninja 🤝🍻🏁
you guys missed OP's point. Using them hinders ability to operate safely. Then he goes on to say that's the most practical way to break them in. Contradiction of the first statement if you value safety.
@@chris2790because it is the most practical way, you just gotta have the good sense to not go 200mph wearing brand new gloves. It's just gonna take a little while to break them in and get used to them.
@@eisenkrahe7125 I've been through the process. Having gloves that encumber my ability to get on the brake or even clutch is added hazard at any speed and is not ideal. But it is what it is...
If they are leather just boil a pot of water and put the glove on a spatula or something and hold it over the steam. Then take it away let cool for a second then put on your hand and work the glove. This works on boots too. It’s also how we shape cowboy hats
true. same with helmets. If they fit perfectly on your head from the 1st time, it's gonna be loose later. An old man told me so in the store, I listen to him and after about a month since now (2y later) the helmet is perfect on my head
Unfortunately yes. My Rpha 11 was so tight at the beginning that I had headaches after 20 mins of wearing it. Two years later it fits like a second skin
we made our boots fit perfect during basic, that was back when they were real leather, by putting alcohol inside boot and wearing.....boot would form to your foot saddle soap on the outside re-dye polish
You do put them in water and use them. Then you do a few more times getting them soaked. Then you leave them in the garage to dry a few days. Then you dunk them in water and put them on and use them. They will definitely form your hand. I’ve soaked mine in oil before because I didn’t have water. Those gloves had that worn look and was my favorite. I still have them but they are in my truck and I don’t use them. I use my new pair that are black. I wear leather for the Harley
I personally always wear my new gloves while driving to break them in. Usually i put them on when i leave cycle gear and by the time i get home (about an hour drive) they’re worn in enough to comfortably ride with them
I bought little bigger from the beginning and it was comfortable first 3 rides , now i noticed when i press clutch it gets stuck and then spring forward))) my god it’s dangerous. Imagine you trying to move smoothly From the light and suddenly you drop your clutch and bike is acting crazy and want to wheelie 😅
don't be a whussy and break them in like a man ! but seriously, wear them while you can is a good way to familiarize with them it only took me 2 hours of wear it and that's it, it's ready.
Been riding for lots of years and worn out lots of gloves. I get them a bit snug, cry about the stiffness, and then accidentally get caught riding in the rain. By the time I get home, they are dried out and fit better than anything you can buy. I would recommend soak and ride.
Heres my advice; use hairdryer and blow hot air inside the glove, then let it cool a bit so you dont hurt your hands but before its too cool, wear and use..
If their made by leather than use mink oil or any form of lesther conditioner its softens the leather making them stretch more eaily try putting on mink oil than put them on use a blow dryer on hot and make a fast as hard as ur can and u shoukd be done
@@Jay-rd6fe yeah, wax is ok, but you need something that will penetrate, if you’ve allowed water to soak in and wash the oils in the leather away. Wax mostly just waterproofs it, and keeps the water from soaking in. It’s more of a protector than a conditioner.
@@thagingerninjer5391 like i said dont use wax xD mainly cus u also lose grip with wax but i assume most motor riders dont own a pasific northwest boot or redwings xD so they have no lesther care
If your a Gixxer rider, breaking gloves is much simpler. They just play with them self while wearing the gloves because Gixxer riders like going to a Sausage fest.
Soaking in water or alcohol is horrid for leather. Been making leather goods for a decade. The only leather that should see water is veg tan that is being stamped or carved. Period. Get them uncomfortable, like you said. Leather conditioner (not oil) on all surfaces, sparingly. Treat it like a baseball glove or a new gun holster. Wear them hard. As much as possible. They will break in and not be damaged.
I made the counter mistake, turns out that I selected a size of glove that is too small even after break-in, 3 months in my gloves and I still feel my knuckles sore after a 2-3 hour ride, I’m not happy with S size, I’ll try M size next time.
Just use them and wait. Putting alcohol on leather is fuckin stupid. And I’m not submerging a brand new pair of gloves into leather like a bozo. I understand that you need to make content - but for the fellow viewers, just consider this entertainment and move on
Alcohol dries out leather, grab some leather conditioner.....I use it on new work boots as well I wouldn't use alcohol on cowhide or goatskin Could just wear em around house
Bro ffs never use alcohol on leather. If you want you leather to not dry out but break in good use spray conola oil (the cooking stuff) it works 100 percent of the time and will keep your leather soft
My rule of thumb is by the tighter fitting glove and break them in… if you go with the right size at first you will have too much room and the glove with fit baggy… and that’s no good. Leather stretches out…So get the tighter fitting glove and stretch them out to your hand.
I guess the important thing might be what you anticipate the service life of your gloves to be. The alcohol is tough on the leather and may be detrimental to its longest life. If the gloves aren’t going to last decades, maybe it doesn’t matter that the alcohol shortens the life?
Man you really need to educate yourself I mean alcohol on leather is awful bro never do that ever use special leather soap and heat and stretch but for someone who hates on gixxers so much you're not to bright are ya
Hey bro! Can you please do a video on how to clean smelly gauntlet gloves like these!!!! My SP8’s are getting knarly! I heard from some gixxer riders that keeping them in the freezer helps a lot, but there’s gotta be a better way. Thanks!
Turn them inside out to preserve the color, and throw them in the washer on gentle. Don’t use detergent. Use something mild, like castille soap. I’ve used it and I’ve also shredded up honest Amish beard and body with a cheese grater, and used it. Condition them a few times while they’re drying, and they’ll be like new.
@@stevenpoindexter6798 honest Amish beard and body is a really mild bar soap. I grate it so it will dissolve in the washing machine. You do the same thing when you make your own laundry detergent with borax and bar soap. I grew up poor on a farm. Lol. We did what we had to. 😂
One additional suggestion: I have cedar bags from Woodlore that I put in my gloves as soon as I take them off. They’re made for shoes, but seem to help keep my gloves from getting rank.
Are there any truly waterproof gloves? My brother has bought 5 or 6 pairs over the years and always gets freezing cold fingers when the gloves soak up the rain (daily peril of living in England)
Clean the gloves, heat them up to expand the pores of the leather, oil them _heavily,_ and let the oil soak in. For gloves and boots, my favorite tool is an indoor-heating radiator. Just set them on top for a bit, buff in way too much oil (I use a mink oil blend that comes as a tin of paste), and put them back on the radiator. Sometimes, especially when new, it actually takes several applications. Pay extra attention to any seams and overlaps. Once the oil no longer soaks in, let your gloves or boots cool to room temperature before rubbing off any remaining excess. Give 'em a nice buff and repeat about monthly. Works great on work and dress boots, too, to either get a soft shine or to condition before applying a hard wax polish.
Oh man, why are you damaging the gloves, the simple way is that, just wear them, pls find the right size which you feel comfortable, don't buy small or hard one.
Can you make a video on how to know which gloves to buy? I know alpinestars has around 4 different models I just don’t know which one is the best for me
Bro the Alpinestars SP8’s are the best gloves ever. They are super durable, very comfortable, and offer amazing protection while still avoiding be super stiff. Best $100 at cycle I ever spent.
Sweet Jesus, don’t put alcohol on leather. It immediately dries it out, and if you don’t condition it right after, it will destroy them. What I do is run a quality leather conditioner in, then steal my wife’s hair dryer long enough to heat them up with my hands in, and put my hands in varying positions that stretch them out a bit.
Same thing i though.. i used to play baseball and i remember using something that was good for the leather to wear in
@@718_JH_Moto yeah, I use chemical brothers leather cleaner and leather conditioner on my leather gloves, boots, and suit. I even clean my suit by turning it inside out, and washing it in the washing machine with a really mild castille soap. Then I’ll let it dry for a few days, conditioning it four or five times over that period. Not drying out the leather is pretty important, because it never goes back to where it was before. I learned that growing up on a farm, and cleaning saddles my whole life.
Will that work on one-piece race suits?
@@silverio5778 my suit is a one piece, and I’ve had no problems with it at all. It’s 7 or 8 years old now, and the leather is soft af. I take all the armor out, turn it inside out, and wash it on the gentle cycle on cold. Leather is fine getting wet. What you don’t want to do is use regular laundry detergent. You want something that’s ph neutral. Leather is slightly acidic naturally, so using regular detergent that is alkaline will draw all the oils out of the leather. I use Dr bronner’s castille soap, because I have it on hand for gardening most of the time. Make sure you have a good conditioner for it, and condition twice a day the first couple days, then once the last day, and again once it’s completely dry. Never use saddle soap on leather, despite it being made for it.
@@thagingerninjer5391 Ginger Ninja
There is nothing like Farmers knowledge. You are TOP NOTCH in sharing this. I have the full break down on getting my track suit to fit correctly.
CHEERS Ginger Ninja 🤝🍻🏁
“Wearing stiff gloves on the bike is dangerous”
“The most practical break-in method is to just ride with them”
🧐🤔🤨
He’s not lying? If you want to avoid that time it takes to naturally break them in, then listen to his other alternatives…
He’s not lying at all . I’ve bought 3 new pairs of gloves and they’ve definitely hindered my riding on the track big time . Shit starts to hurt lol
you guys missed OP's point. Using them hinders ability to operate safely. Then he goes on to say that's the most practical way to break them in.
Contradiction of the first statement if you value safety.
@@chris2790because it is the most practical way, you just gotta have the good sense to not go 200mph wearing brand new gloves. It's just gonna take a little while to break them in and get used to them.
@@eisenkrahe7125 I've been through the process. Having gloves that encumber my ability to get on the brake or even clutch is added hazard at any speed and is not ideal.
But it is what it is...
Easy method to break in gloves.
Step 1: Put gloves on.
Step 2: Hop on your bike and go for a ride.
Step 3: If gloves still a bit stiff see step 2.
Facts
Idk if that alcohol is doing the leather any good
If they are leather just boil a pot of water and put the glove on a spatula or something and hold it over the steam. Then take it away let cool for a second then put on your hand and work the glove. This works on boots too. It’s also how we shape cowboy hats
I was waiting to hear where gixxer riders shove them to break them in 🤣
Yeah I’m not putting alcohol on my kangaroo leather gloves
true. same with helmets. If they fit perfectly on your head from the 1st time, it's gonna be loose later. An old man told me so in the store, I listen to him and after about a month since now (2y later) the helmet is perfect on my head
Unfortunately yes. My Rpha 11 was so tight at the beginning that I had headaches after 20 mins of wearing it.
Two years later it fits like a second skin
my helmet is loose now 😢
@@calvin3448 at least you know it for time you'll get your next one. Don't worry 😉
I dunno, my helmet fit perfectly when I used it while riding my zx6, but after buying a zx14r I can’t even get my head in it anymore…..😂
This reassured me I actually bought the correct size gloves for my first set haha.
i wore a brand new pair on a 1600km trip & had no issues because the grip part is OSTRICH LEATHER which is still the same from day one.
I break my gloves in on my race sim lol.
Don't forget burning the excess threads with a lighter that's the most satisfying part lol
we made our boots fit perfect during basic, that was back when they were real leather, by putting alcohol inside boot and wearing.....boot would form to your foot
saddle soap on the outside re-dye polish
You do put them in water and use them. Then you do a few more times getting them soaked. Then you leave them in the garage to dry a few days. Then you dunk them in water and put them on and use them. They will definitely form your hand. I’ve soaked mine in oil before because I didn’t have water. Those gloves had that worn look and was my favorite. I still have them but they are in my truck and I don’t use them. I use my new pair that are black. I wear leather for the Harley
If they are alllll leather you can oven bake them. I used to do that for baseball gloves
Maybe glove conditioner would work?
It’s meant for baseball gloves but most top gloves are made with quality leather so it might work.
Alcohol is gonna dry the gloves out REAL fast.
I use some leather conditioner and wear it around the home. I have even slept in them, though I don't recommend doing that.
Jesus lordy… any suggestions on how to break my riding socks? Should i soak them in anything?
This awesome, I've always wondered why any gloves doesn't feel comfortable when I use long enough after I bought it😂
I personally always wear my new gloves while driving to break them in. Usually i put them on when i leave cycle gear and by the time i get home (about an hour drive) they’re worn in enough to comfortably ride with them
How many pair of brand new gloves should I have laying around for extras?
I just wear it for a few rides, then it "fits like a glove"
Just ride in the summer. Sweat heat and hands will conform them to your hand.
Alcohol on leather…. Lol rub it alllll over see how long they last😂
Just buy a pair that fits and use them, that’s how i break-in my gloves….
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
Bro just wear it alot even for smaller rides for a month and boom👍
Exactly
Never use alcohol , it can ruin them
Don’t soak in water either, will shrink the hell out of them! Although, you probably won’t get convicted if it doesn’t fit?
I bought little bigger from the beginning and it was comfortable first 3 rides , now i noticed when i press clutch it gets stuck and then spring forward))) my god it’s dangerous.
Imagine you trying to move smoothly
From the light and suddenly you drop your clutch and bike is acting crazy and want to wheelie 😅
Mine broken in but the finger tip is empty, is it bad?
Empty?
Alcohol will damage the leather unless you treat it right after
don't be a whussy and break them in like a man !
but seriously, wear them while you can is a good way to familiarize with them
it only took me 2 hours of wear it and that's it, it's ready.
Been riding for lots of years and worn out lots of gloves. I get them a bit snug, cry about the stiffness, and then accidentally get caught riding in the rain. By the time I get home, they are dried out and fit better than anything you can buy. I would recommend soak and ride.
Just put leather detailer all over the glove and work it in
Heres my advice; use hairdryer and blow hot air inside the glove, then let it cool a bit so you dont hurt your hands but before its too cool, wear and use..
Best way to break in is wear them lol
I didn’t break mine, so I abandoned them, I have to buy alcohol for this
If their made by leather than use mink oil or any form of lesther conditioner its softens the leather making them stretch more eaily try putting on mink oil than put them on use a blow dryer on hot and make a fast as hard as ur can and u shoukd be done
This is exactly what I do, except I use chemical brothers leather conditioner.
@@thagingerninjer5391 yeah any quality leather conditioner is fine tbh unless u wax em i wouldnt do that xD
@@Jay-rd6fe yeah, wax is ok, but you need something that will penetrate, if you’ve allowed water to soak in and wash the oils in the leather away. Wax mostly just waterproofs it, and keeps the water from soaking in. It’s more of a protector than a conditioner.
@@thagingerninjer5391 like i said dont use wax xD mainly cus u also lose grip with wax but i assume most motor riders dont own a pasific northwest boot or redwings xD so they have no lesther care
If your a Gixxer rider, breaking gloves is much simpler. They just play with them self while wearing the gloves because Gixxer riders like going to a Sausage fest.
Bruh don't listen to this. Just wear the gloves. Don't soak them in anything. WEAR THEM
Soaking in water or alcohol is horrid for leather. Been making leather goods for a decade. The only leather that should see water is veg tan that is being stamped or carved. Period. Get them uncomfortable, like you said. Leather conditioner (not oil) on all surfaces, sparingly. Treat it like a baseball glove or a new gun holster. Wear them hard. As much as possible. They will break in and not be damaged.
I made the counter mistake, turns out that I selected a size of glove that is too small even after break-in, 3 months in my gloves and I still feel my knuckles sore after a 2-3 hour ride, I’m not happy with S size, I’ll try M size next time.
Bro didn't diss gixxers this time
Why would he? Gixxer riders dont know what gear is so this doesnt apply to them😂
@@Quickscop3r4utrue😂
Just use them and wait. Putting alcohol on leather is fuckin stupid. And I’m not submerging a brand new pair of gloves into leather like a bozo. I understand that you need to make content - but for the fellow viewers, just consider this entertainment and move on
How about just spraying them with leather conditioner? It loosens leather and doesn't dry it out, unlike alcohol.
Alcohol dries out leather, grab some leather conditioner.....I use it on new work boots as well
I wouldn't use alcohol on cowhide or goatskin
Could just wear em around house
Ugh!!! Denatured alcohol is horrible for the leather but especially horrible for the stiching.
I break my riding gloves in the same way I used to break in my baseball gloves with glove oil and punching them.
Bro ffs never use alcohol on leather. If you want you leather to not dry out but break in good use spray conola oil (the cooking stuff) it works 100 percent of the time and will keep your leather soft
My rule of thumb is by the tighter fitting glove and break them in… if you go with the right size at first you will have too much room and the glove with fit baggy… and that’s no good. Leather stretches out…So get the tighter fitting glove and stretch them out to your hand.
Know what type of gloves would you recommend for a 10-year-old boy on gloves for 10 year old TV a
It's like a baseball glove. the only way to break it in is to use it for its intended purpose their are no shortcuts in life, unfortunately
I guess the important thing might be what you anticipate the service life of your gloves to be. The alcohol is tough on the leather and may be detrimental to its longest life. If the gloves aren’t going to last decades, maybe it doesn’t matter that the alcohol shortens the life?
I brought a pair of bike gloves to use whith my skateboard couldn’t even fit them on my hand
How to break in motorcycle gloves? Let’s see, um WEAR THEM. 😱
Just wear the gloves, did you buy them to ride or to so you can wear them around the house? This guy really gives some odd advice sometimes.
Man you really need to educate yourself I mean alcohol on leather is awful bro never do that ever use special leather soap and heat and stretch but for someone who hates on gixxers so much you're not to bright are ya
Rubbing Alcohol. So, you can be Johnny Flame or Ghost Rider. 🤣
Can you just? Use a hot towel? Warms up leather, same way i loosen my boots. Put them in a warm environment.
Why not get a spray bottle and spray instead of putting it on the rag and wipe it on I think it’ll be more effective
Just wear them for a few hours around the house and punch a heavy bag or punch a heavy person oops I didn't mean that about the bag
Rubbing alcohol on a leather ? What a nonsense how about you put rubbing alcohol on your leather car seats and see the outcome …..
Wait for a warm day, soak the gloves in demineralised water (normal water will leave salt marks) stick them on and go for a ride
How about i put it into the microwave for a minute rather than hot water? That way you don't have to put it into water
A hair dryer works better.
Might as well do a video on how to warsh your arse with some of the questions these ppl are asking in the comments😂
What if I don't wear gloves?
my palam is 8.5cm and i wanna buy a glove thats 8.5cm 9 cm so should i buy 8cm?
So what would u say is the best way to wear in ur boots. Got a new pair for enduro. I thought warm water. But what u think
Hey bro! Can you please do a video on how to clean smelly gauntlet gloves like these!!!! My SP8’s are getting knarly!
I heard from some gixxer riders that keeping them in the freezer helps a lot, but there’s gotta be a better way. Thanks!
Wash them
Turn them inside out to preserve the color, and throw them in the washer on gentle. Don’t use detergent. Use something mild, like castille soap. I’ve used it and I’ve also shredded up honest Amish beard and body with a cheese grater, and used it. Condition them a few times while they’re drying, and they’ll be like new.
@@thagingerninjer5391bro what 😳
Tf a cheese grater got to do it🤣🤣
@@stevenpoindexter6798 honest Amish beard and body is a really mild bar soap. I grate it so it will dissolve in the washing machine. You do the same thing when you make your own laundry detergent with borax and bar soap. I grew up poor on a farm. Lol. We did what we had to. 😂
One additional suggestion: I have cedar bags from Woodlore that I put in my gloves as soon as I take them off. They’re made for shoes, but seem to help keep my gloves from getting rank.
How do i break onto a house 🤔?
You have to be able to jump really high or get a ladder.
What if you soak them in warm water and then go for a ride then they should dry faster, right?
your head is bigger than your wheel
How did he conclude to alcohol. What is your reasoning behind this?
Woah no alcohol! Just soak them in water n wear ‘‘em around the house or watch a movie!
Both alcohol and water will damage gloves. Bad advice, sorry.
Might aound crazy or a bit obscure...but i just wear them 😒
Wrong. Apply some face/hand cream instead.
Im a Gixxer rider. I just stick it in U know where and it works just fine
How about fingerless GSXR gloves?
Can you make video maintenance on leather gloves ?
More alcohol, lol
I like to soak mine in gippsie tears
Just buy Gliptone and make them impregnated
Not the alcohol on leather XD hair drier and leather conditioner/lotion
Are there any truly waterproof gloves? My brother has bought 5 or 6 pairs over the years and always gets freezing cold fingers when the gloves soak up the rain (daily peril of living in England)
gore tex is your best bet but results vary
Clean the gloves, heat them up to expand the pores of the leather, oil them _heavily,_ and let the oil soak in.
For gloves and boots, my favorite tool is an indoor-heating radiator. Just set them on top for a bit, buff in way too much oil (I use a mink oil blend that comes as a tin of paste), and put them back on the radiator. Sometimes, especially when new, it actually takes several applications. Pay extra attention to any seams and overlaps.
Once the oil no longer soaks in, let your gloves or boots cool to room temperature before rubbing off any remaining excess. Give 'em a nice buff and repeat about monthly. Works great on work and dress boots, too, to either get a soft shine or to condition before applying a hard wax polish.
Wear the gloves and do pull ups or hold on to a bar, its simple dude 😊
Akin basta fit sa palm miski mahaba sa daliri
I hated my first gloves, it hurted my hands, but after the breakin it now fits nice and doesnt hurt, so im glad i didnt throw it away.
Oh man, why are you damaging the gloves, the simple way is that, just wear them, pls find the right size which you feel comfortable, don't buy small or hard one.
did you even watch the video lol? he literally explained why you don't want a comfortable glove from the start.
Next, how to break in motoycle under wear
You can also wear them around the house for a few days heh
After this I have to unsubscribe . sorry.
Just put a thin layer of mink oil and call it a day.
Can you make a video on how to know which gloves to buy? I know alpinestars has around 4 different models I just don’t know which one is the best for me
Whichever one you think feels most comfortable and also looks dope lmao
Bro the Alpinestars SP8’s are the best gloves ever. They are super durable, very comfortable, and offer amazing protection while still avoiding be super stiff. Best $100 at cycle I ever spent.
@@stevenpoindexter6798those look super clean, deff checking them out
Why are those two finger together on those gloves?
This apply for dirt bike gloves too?
Was waiting for the Gixxer joke...
Like I said, you should stick to E-bikes
Easy trick, spray a deo!
Alcohol destroys leather. Just use them
Can i ask a question are you a Filipino??
great