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15 Best Cafe Racer Gloves

Looking for the best cafe racer gloves? This is the list for you.

Owning a cafe racer is a way of life. It’s a style and a culture that’s unlike other sub-segments of the motorcycling community. As a part of that, you should have the right cafe racer gear too.

I’ve discussed cafe racer helmets and cafe racer jackets before, but now I want to focus on one of my personal favorite pieces of gear, cafe racer motorcycle gloves. The following 15 pairs of gloves are imbibed with cafe racer style and give you some added protection, too. Here’s the list.

Plainsman Cabretta Leather Gloves Review

The Plainsman Cabretta Leather Gloves are as Simple as it Gets

Recently I picked up a pair of Plainsman Cabretta Leather Gloves. I’d intended to use these as work gloves and still do. However, I thought it’d be smart to evaluate them as motorcycle gloves, too.

While I’d advocate for something that’s designed specifically for motorcycle riding, I’ll say that I know a lot of guys who like to wear light leather gloves when on the bike, and I have to say some gloves are better than no gloves.

Let’s take a look at what the Plainsman Cabretta Leather Gloves, and what they offer. Then I’ll look at them as motorcycle gloves and give my recommendation as to whether or not you should wear them.

3 Best Fingerless Motorcycle Gloves Under $25

Looking for some good fingerless motorcycle gloves? Here are three pairs you shouldn’t overlook.

Personally, I prefer my motorcycle gloves to have protection for my all my fingers, but some guys and girls like fingerless gloves.

I can’t really blame them. I get it. They look very cool and offer plenty of air flow.

If you want some gloves but can’t stand having your whole hand covered, then I suggest you pick up one of the following pairs of fingerless gloves for under $25.

5 of the Best Brown Leather Motorcycle Gloves Under $80

If you’re after some brown leather motorcycle gloves, these are the ones to get.

There’s nothing better than some brown leather motorcycle gloves that will keep you comfortable, safe, and looking cool on your bike.

While there are tons of leather gloves out there that you could wear for riding, don’t just run over to the local motorcycle gear shop—or worse, the hardware store—and grab some off the shelf.

Gloves not designed for motorcyclists will be cumbersome and lack the necessary design elements to provide proper protection. Any old pair off the shelf at your local motorcycle gear shop could be junk.

Here are some of the best brown leather motorcycle gloves out there that are relatively inexpensive.

Icon 1000 Axys Gloves

A killer two-tone glove for mild to cold weather.

Icon makes some seriously good motorcycle gear, and I recently came across their Icon 1000 Axys Gloves.

The Axys Gloves offer a modern look without a whole bunch of dumb or obnoxious colors. It’s a simple two-tone glove with ample protection