Driving gloves may not be as in vogue as they were decades ago, but there is a reason why they used to be so popular. Not only does a pair of leather driving gloves look amazing, but they also help you while you're behind the wheel! Proper driving gloves can reduce vibration from the wheel, along with preventing irritation or fatigue. They can protect you from cold during winter months, and also ensure you don't end up with dirt embedded in your steering wheel. Check out our favorite options below!
SEABIRR thin black leather driving gloves
Comfortable and touchscreen-friendly
Snug-fitting lambskin gloves that feel good against your skin and allow for touchscreen use.
Pros:
- Soft lambskin
- Affordable
- Snug fit
- Touchscreen-friendly
- Multiple styles and colors
Cons:
- Black dye bleeds easily
Our top honor for the best driving gloves goes to SEABIRR. These thin, lambskin gloves are soft against the skin yet help you maintain a firm but relaxed grip of the wheel in all conditions. There's a snap on the back to secure the gloves to your hands, and it holds firm until you're ready to take them off. Ventilation holes on the knuckles keep hands cool year-round. Best of all, you can still use your phone at rest stops without needing to remove your gloves, thanks to the touchscreen-friendly fingertips.
Riparo Motorsports genuine leather driving gloves
All-weather gloves with great grip
They look hot no matter what car you're driving but keep fingers and palms cool.
Pros:
- Superb ventilation
- Full-grain leather
- Seven color choices
- Snap closure
- Seven sizes available
Cons:
- Expensive
If it's breathability you want, you'll adore Riparo's genuine leather gloves. Every detail on these gloves is well thought out. The color of the stitching matches the color of the gloves, they fit tight but feel cool, and they're storable in any glove compartment or console. Handmade knuckle holes and perforations in the fingers prevent moisture from building up and keep hands cool so you can focus on the road. What's not to love?
ZLUXURQ touchscreen leather driving gloves
Nine color and style choices
These sporty gloves are made of soft Italian leather and give excellent grip and comfort.
Pros:
- Italian leather
- Tight fit
- Good ventilation
- Great grip
- Small to extra-large sizes available
Cons:
- Dry clean only
Outfit yourself in race car yellow (or any one of eight other color choices) with ZLUXURQ Italian leather driving gloves. These stylish mitts are lambskin and offer a tight grip on the steering wheel and shifter knob. They're perfect for driving behind the wheel of a car, jumping on your motorcycle, or even an ATV. These sporty gloves come in small to extra-large sizes, and the price is nice.
Jackets 4 Bikes men's transporter leather driving gloves
Beautiful gloves for a steal
Basic black lambskin leather gloves with perforated vent holes and a price that pleases.
Pros:
- Inexpensive
- Lambskin
- Unlined
- Solid ventilation
- Unisex design
Cons:
- Not touchscreen-friendly
The unisex Transporter gloves from Jackets 4 Bikes are perfectly ventilated for all-season driving. In cold weather, they give enough coverage to block wind, and in warm weather, hands stay cool and comfy. The Transporters are true to size and available in small to extra, extra-large sizes. And the price is the best deal going.
MGGM touchscreen unlined leather driving gloves
The most comfortable gloves you'll ever own
With a skintight fit, excellent ventilation, and touchscreen fingertips, these are the comfiest gloves ever.
Pros:
- Six color and style choices
- Small to extra-large sizes
- Lambskin leather
- Comfort is off the charts
- Touchscreen-friendly
Cons:
- Dry clean only
The MGGM leather driving gloves are all style and comfort. Genuine imported lambskin conforms perfectly to your skin while ventilation holes keep the air flowing. The thin lambskin padding on the palms gives you a solid grip on the wheel and prevents hand fatigue. You'll also get touchscreen-friendly fingertips so you can keep tabs on your maps app.
Bottom line
Why you can trust Real Homes
There's nothing that can replace a good pair of driving gloves. Our favorite pair is from SEABIRR. They're a soft, pliable lambskin with excellent ventilation and touchscreen-friendly fingertips.
If it's style you crave, grab the Riparo Motorsports driving gloves. They're full-grain leather gloves that come in seven colors and sizes, and they keep your hands comfortably cool.
If the price tag is your number one concern, you can't go wrong with the Transporter gloves from Jackets 4 Bikes. The price may be low, but the quality is outstanding.
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