In this article I’m going to give you my list for the best kangaroo leather cycling gloves.
If you’ve stumbled upon this article you’re probably already familiar with the reasoning behind choosing kangaroo leather cycling gloves over more traditional leather, or synthetic cycling gloves.
If that’s correct you know that kangaroo leather is far more durable than leather obtained from cows, goats and sheep. This has to do with the inherent structure of kangaroo leather and, strangely enough, the lack of sweat glands.
And of course, because leather is a natural product, it also retains other favorable aspects associated with this material. So besides being extremely durable, the very nature of leather also makes it a highly breathable material, that’s very grippy as well.
Even though all of the aforementioned characteristics make it a formidable choice for a cycling glove, I only know of one company which actually uses it in their lineup. And that company is Hirzl. Their offering of kangaroo leather cycling gloves is of an extreme high-quality, and they offer a range which is suitable for both men and women, and for winter and summer cycling.
So without further ado, here’s my list of the very best kangaroo leather cycling gloves.
Hirzl Gripp Tour SF 2.0 Gloves
The Hirzl Gripp Tour SF 2.0 gloves are a more minimalistic fingerless option for summer cycling.
Unlike Pittards leather, which comes from sheep, Hirzl uses Kangaroo leather, exploiting its natural strength to create a pure road-feel glove with minimal padding.
Swiss based Hirzl is an expert in the field of glove fabrication and it shows in all their cycling gloves, which exudes a premium quality wrapped in an understated yet gorgeous design.
Small quality details are integrated into the gloves’ design, like the enforced pull-on aid cuff and wrap around kangaroo leather pull-off-flaps. As a true summer glove the upper is made of breathable light lycra.
- Fantastic leather glove
- None
Hirzl Gripp Tour FF 2.0 Gloves
The Hirzl Gripp Tour FF 2.0 Gloves are the full-finger version with the exact same characteristics as the SF version.
The fingers are made of the same kangaroo leather used in the palm, whereas the index finger uses natural leather to aid in the usage of touchscreens.
- Fantastic leather glove
- None
Hirzl Gripp Light SF Gloves
Whereas the Gripp Tour offers some added comfort with the help of padding, The Hirzl Gripp Light SF gloves forgo any kind of padding to maximize grip and feel.
The entire back is made of airtech mesh, enhancing the minimalist approach of a summer glove for those who want to feel as little on their hands as possible.
A true gloveless feel with all the benefits of comfort, breathability and durability that a leather cycling glove has to offer.
- Fantastic leather glove, not padded
- Not padded
Hirzl Gripp Light FF Gloves
The Hirzl Gripp Light FF gloves are the full-finger version with the same characteristics as the SF version.
To keep the glove as light and comfortable temperature-wise as possible, Hirzl has extended the airtech mesh to cover the fingers.
The fingers are made of the same kangaroo leather used in the palm, whereas the index finger uses natural leather to aid in the usage of touchscreens.
- Fantastic leather glove, not padded
- Not padded
Specifications kangaroo leather cycling gloves
Name | Sex | Type | Back | Palm | Padding | Insulation | Season | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hirzl Gripp Tour SF 2.0 Gloves | unisex | fingerless | lycra | kangaroo leather | gel padding | none | summer | |
Hirzl Gripp Tour FF 2.0 Gloves | unisex | full finger | lycra | kangaroo leather | gel padding | none | summer | |
Hirzl Gripp Light SF Gloves | unisex | fingerless | Airtech mesh, lycra | kangaroo leather | none | none | summer | |
Hirzl Gripp Light FF Gloves | unisex | full finger | Airtech mesh, lycra | kangaroo leather | none | none | summer |
Johan van Seijen
FoundeR Restoration.bike
Johan van Seijen is the founder of restoration.bike. His passion for cycling in general, and restoring older bikes turned into a website to share his knowledge with a broader audience. Starting out on his father’s road bike and riding classics as the Amstel Gold Race and Liege Bastogne Liege he has shifted his attention to trail, XC, and gravel riding since. No matter how much he loves writing about everything related to cycling, nothing beats actually using his ever-expanding bicycle collection.
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