Fly Racing CoolPro Gloves

The Fly Racing CoolPro Gloves combine a perforated leather and mesh construction with a Clarino synthetic leather palm, prioritising airflow across the palm, fingers and backhand over heavier protection. TPR armor covers the knuckles, offering a real but modest layer of impact protection that keeps the glove light rather than bulky. The pre-curved finger design helps maintain a natural grip on the bars over longer rides, and touchscreen-compatible fingertips let riders operate a phone or GPS without removing a glove at a stop. An adjustable hook-and-loop wrist strap keeps the fit secure during acceleration and braking. Reinforced stitching throughout the seams adds a further margin of durability under everyday riding stress.

On the bike, the ventilation is the standout quality, keeping hands noticeably cooler than a solid leather glove during hot commutes or summer touring. Tactile feel for the clutch and brake lever is good given the glove's light construction, and the Clarino palm holds up to regular use without feeling slippery. The trade-off for that breathability is protection: the TPR knuckle armor and perforated panels offer meaningfully less coverage than a heavier armored glove, and the perforation itself does nothing for cold or wet rides, so this is very much a warm-weather-specific piece of gear. The wrist strap keeps the glove secure through hard braking and acceleration without needing a second closure point.

These gloves suit commuters and casual riders who want dependable, comfortable protection for warm-weather use rather than aggressive track riding, where a heavier gauntlet glove with more armor would be the better choice. Sizing runs slightly small, so trying a size up is worth doing before committing. Riders logging cold or wet miles will need a separate glove entirely, since there is no meaningful weather protection here. For everyday summer riding, though, the balance of comfort, airflow and basic protection is well judged for the segment. Riders wanting more coverage for spirited canyon riding or track days will find a heavier gauntlet glove with more armor a better match than this warm-weather design.