ALPINESTARS SP-8 V3

Here it is, in its third version, a leather sport touring glove from Alpinestars with true racing DNA. The Alpinestars *SP-8*. It's made of full-grain goatskin with well-positioned perforations and synthetic leather with 3D mesh on the back. This design ensures ample cooling air flow, which is great when you're touring on hot summer days. Why put up with hot, sweaty hands?

The *SP-8* motorcycle gloves also offer outstanding protection, including the innovative SP dual density floating knuckle protection. Alpinestars derived this design from the world of MotoGP.
With preshaped fingers, cuff with hook-and-loop fastening and a new anatomically-shaped grip panel on the palm and thumbs, this touring sport glove ensures a secure and really excellent fit, combined with maximum freedom of movement and outstanding comfort.

Comfort/features

• The glove is engineered from high-quality full-grain goatskin and imitation leather, which makes it comfortable and durable with outstanding abrasion resistance
• Lots of perforations and mesh panels on the back for exceptionally high airflow and breathability
• The advanced double-hardened SP knuckle protector comes straight from MotoGP and delivers outstanding performance when repeatedly exposed to impacts
• Innovative microfibre and grippy PU panel strategically positioned on the palm and thumbs to ensure outstanding grip and firm hold
• Exclusive ergonomic stretch panel by Alpinestars between the palm and thumbs gives greater freedom of hand movement plus enhanced sensitivity when riding
• Patented third and fourth finger bridge by Alpinestars prevents the seams from splitting open and finger separation in the event of a mishap
• Perforated cuff and finger side walls ensure outstanding breathability
• Hook-and-loop wrist and cuff adjustment
• Preshaped anatomical finger design and outer seams stitched half inside and half outside for comfort and outstanding feel
• Conductive material on the fingers for operating a smartphone
• New construction with reduced seams and improved riding comfort

• Back made of goatskin
• Synthetic leather palm
• Lightweight lining
• (Material composition: 41% polyurethane, 40% goatskin, 7% polyester, 12% polyamide)

• certified to EN 13594:2015