Five RFX Race Gloves

The RFX Race glove is built from full-grain leather with textile inserts, using an external hard-shell knuckle protector and a reinforced palm slider aimed squarely at track and abrasion resistance rather than all-round comfort. The pre-curved finger design keeps the hand in a natural grip position rather than fighting a flat chassis, and reinforced panels at the thumb and index finger add durability where race gloves see the most wear over a season. There's no wrist brace or gauntlet extension; protection is concentrated at the knuckle and palm rather than spread across the whole hand and wrist. That focus on abrasion resistance over everyday comfort is consistent with Five's track-oriented positioning across its glove range.

On the bike, the leather gives a close, direct feel for clutch and brake control, and the palm slider is designed to reduce friction burns during a slide rather than just cushion impact on landing. The Velcro wrist strap keeps the glove secure without a bulky buckle system, and the touchscreen-compatible fingertip allows basic phone use without removing the glove between sessions. Ventilation is limited by the leather-heavy construction, so hot days will feel warmer in this glove than in a more perforated design, and the stiff leather needs some riding time before it breaks in fully. Riders used to a more heavily perforated summer glove will notice the difference on the hottest days out.

This suits track-day riders and sport riders pushing hard on backroads who want serious abrasion resistance and knuckle protection over all-day comfort or hot-weather breathability. It's not the glove for summer commuting, where a more ventilated design would clearly suit better, and the snug fit runs small enough that sizing up may be worth considering before ordering. For dedicated sport riding and track use, though, the protection and feel deliver exactly what riders in that category are looking for. Riders who split time between track days and daily commuting may find themselves wanting a second, more breathable glove for the warmer months rather than relying on this one alone. That trade-off is worth accepting for anyone whose riding is centred on track days.