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Alpinestars SMX-1 Air v2

7.6/ 10

The most affordable certified summer glove. Leather palm and mesh back for town and short rides.

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Short glove with a leather palm, leather and 3D mesh back, EN 13594 Level 1 KP certification and a touchscreen fingertip. The budget choice for warm weather.

Why it stands out

Many town riders skip gloves in summer because they are too hot. The SMX-1 Air v2 is the cheapest way to avoid that with a glove certified to EN 13594:2015 Level 1 KP:

  • Leather palm, the part that hits the ground in a crash.
  • Leather and 3D mesh back to let the air through.
  • Palm and thumb reinforcements and padded fingers.
  • Touchscreen fingertip.

Our verdict

For town riding and short trips in the heat, you cannot ask for more at this price. If you do long summer rides or adventure riding, the REV’IT! Sand 4 ventilates even better and protects a little more.

In short

The good and the not so good

Pros

  • Very keen price for a certified glove
  • Leather palm and highly ventilated mesh back
  • Touchscreen fingertip
  • Comfortable from day one

Cons

  • More basic protection than a sports glove
  • Good weather only
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Are the Alpinestars SMX-1 Air v2 certified?

Yes: EN 13594:2015 Level 1 KP. Level 1 covers most road gloves and KP means the knuckle protection is certified too. UK law does not require gloves for everyday riding, but you need suitable gloves for CBT and the test.

Are the Alpinestars SMX-1 Air v2 waterproof?

No, they have no waterproof membrane. For rain and the shoulder seasons, choose a glove with a membrane such as the Alpinestars Andes v3 Drystar.

Do the Alpinestars SMX-1 Air v2 work with touchscreens?

Yes, they have touchscreen fingertips, handy for using your phone or sat nav at stops without taking them off.

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