REV'IT! Airflow Gloves

REV'IT built the Airflow around perforated leather and mesh panelling across the back of the hand and fingers, prioritising airflow over the sealed protection of a touring gauntlet. A PWR|Shell hard knuckle protector sits over the primary impact zone, backed by a reinforced palm slider and thumb saddle to manage friction in a slide. At 120 g per glove in size medium this is a genuinely light piece of kit, and the pre-curved finger pattern keeps the hand in a natural riding position rather than fighting a flat-cut pattern. Closure comes from an elasticated, hook-and-loop cuff, simple but effective at keeping the glove seated through hard braking or a sudden gust.

On the bike the ventilation is the whole story: our bench score puts airflow at 70, comfortably the strongest number on this glove's card, and the mesh panels move real air rather than just looking vented. Protection scores a moderate 46, reflecting a glove built for heat management first and abrasion resistance second. The touchscreen fingertip works often enough to be useful for a quick glance at a GPS, though it isn't flawless on every phone. Weather performance is weak at 22, and there's no pretending otherwise; a downpour finds its way through the perforations almost immediately, so this stays a fair-weather tool. Comfort sits at 59, a fair score for a glove built this light, and the elasticated hook-and-loop cuff seals the wrist quickly without fuss on a warm morning ride.

This glove suits commuters, naked-bike riders and sport tourers who spend long hot days in the saddle and own a separate pair of gloves for winter or rain. The comfort score of 59 and value of 58 reflect a glove that does its narrow job well without pretending to be an all-season option. Against heavier touring gauntlets it gives up wet-weather security and outright crash coverage, but few gloves in this class move air as effectively. It's a sensible buy for anyone who rides through genuinely hot summers and wants knuckle protection they'd otherwise skip for a bare mesh glove. Value scores 58, reasonable for a glove doing one job well, and riders who already own a winter pair will get plenty of use from this one across spring and summer.