Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves

Alpinestars builds the GP Pro around full-grain leather with a Pittards palm reinforcement, aimed at riders who want race-derived protection they can also wear on the road. Carbon fibre and polyurethane knuckle armour covers the back of the hand, and accordion stretch panels across the fingers keep flexibility where a rigid glove would otherwise resist movement. Second-skin fourchettes between the fingers keep the fit close rather than baggy, and the whole glove is certified to CE Level 2. At 210 grams per glove, it's built to feel substantial without being heavy in the hand, matching the protection-first brief the GP Pro is built around. The stitching and reinforced panels reflect Alpinestars' race-glove construction rather than a casual street design.

On the bike, the pre-curved fit keeps fingers in a natural grip position over long stints on the throttle and levers, and the Pittards palm gives an unusually precise feel for clutch and brake input rather than the numbness some armoured gloves introduce. Carbon fibre knuckle protection stays out of the way of that feel despite its bulk, and the hook-and-loop wrist closure keeps the glove firmly seated even under hard braking or a sudden slide. Perforated panels move some air in warmer conditions, though this isn't a dedicated summer glove, and there's little in the way of weatherproofing if rain sets in mid-ride. Riders should treat this as a dry-weather glove first and a wet-weather compromise second.

Sport and track riders who want race-level knuckle protection without giving up tactile control get the most from the GP Pro, whether that's spent on trackdays, canyon runs or daily sportbike commuting. The leather and stitching hold up well across seasons of hard use, and the armour keeps its protective shape over time. Riders with wider hands may find the fit narrow even after breaking the leather in, and anyone riding regularly in rain will want a dedicated waterproof glove alongside this one. Against rivals like the Dainese Carbon 4, the GP Pro offers comparable protection with a slightly different palm feel and closure system. Either way, both gloves reward riders who prioritise tactile feedback over outright weatherproofing.