Dainese Air Maze Gloves

The Dainese Air Maze gloves combine perforated leather with mesh fabric panels to maximise airflow across the palm and fingers, at just 120 grams per glove for a size medium. A PU knuckle protector handles impact protection, and a reinforced palm slider adds abrasion resistance in the event of a slide, giving the glove a genuine safety case despite its lightweight, warm-weather focus. The gloves carry CE Level 1 certification, and pre-curved finger construction keeps the hand in a natural riding position over longer rides. An elasticated cuff with a velcro closure secures the fit without a separate wrist strap. making the glove a genuine step up from a purely fashion-driven summer design.

On the bike, the ventilation is the clear strength, keeping hands noticeably cooler than a solid leather glove during summer commutes or hot touring days, while the tactile feel for clutch and throttle control stays good thanks to the glove's slim construction. The knuckle protector and palm slider give it more substance than a purely fashion-driven summer glove, though overall protection still falls short of a full leather touring glove built for cold and wet conditions. Being unlined and unsealed, the gloves perform poorly in rain, and the mesh areas will show wear faster than solid leather with regular use. The elasticated cuff keeps the fit snug without needing a separate wrist strap.

These gloves suit riders logging miles in warm climates who want a genuine step up in protection over a bare-bones summer glove, rather than all-weather riders. Sizing runs slightly small, so trying a size up is worth doing before ordering. The lack of a separate wrist strap means the elasticated cuff alone handles retention, which some riders may want backed up further. For summer commuting and warm-weather sport-touring, the balance of airflow, tactile control and CE-rated knuckle protection remains well judged. Riders wanting all-weather capability or maximum coverage for track riding should look toward a heavier, fully armored glove instead, since the Air Maze is built first for summer comfort.