![]() Storm gloves are $99.99 ($79.99 on sale) on Raven Moto’s website. The design is great, but the construction leaves much more to be desired. Such differences definitely give the gloves a cheap feel. This created a slight distortion on the right thumb and made it a half inch longer than the left thumb. The right side is perpendicular to the side panel. I also noticed that the accordion stretch leather on the thumbs is sewed at different angles on the left and right. The seams of any riding gloves must be solid and secure-otherwise, they can burst open during an accident. Out of the box, there are three places where the stitches were already broken on the neck of the right index finger, the right pinky side of the palm, and the edge of the overlapping leather piece on top of the left middle finger. There is visible glue residue on the carbon fiber shell, and the TPR piece is not adequately secured on the shell. My biggest gripe about these gloves is their craftsmanship-or lack of it. ![]() This makes the gloves more comfortable, but I’ll discuss the comfort of the gloves later. In the Raven Moto website picture, the seams on the fingers are inside. I can still operate switches on the bike and open vents on my helmet, but tactile feedback is not very good. But the overlay leather makes the fingers very bulky overall, almost like winter gloves. Bending fingers is easy with the accordion stretch and overlapped (but not sewn together) leather pieces on the backs of the fingers. The fingers on these gloves are pre-curved. ![]() The well-padded cuff is longer on the ulna side of the wrist and measures 3.6 inches (9cm) from the wrist. The double closure gauntlet and the wrist strap secure the gloves very well, which is vital during a crash. Their cousin, the Dark Storm Gloves are all black with a Blue or Yellow logo. The Storm Gloves are two-tone black and white with a black (not blue) logo on a cuff. Overall, the materials used for the gloves seem to be of good quality. Two palm sliders are made with high-performance polyethylene (HPPE) with a beaded surface. The fabric used for the inside lining is very smooth and soft. What is unique is that when you peek into the opening between TPR and the carbon fiber shell on the back of the hand, you can see the metal mesh underneath, probably installed for better ventilation. The impact protection parts are made with TPR (thermal plastic rubber) and carbon fiber, just like typical modern riding gloves from any mainstream motorcycle gear company. It is soft and supple and feels like good quality premium leather. The main material used on these gauntlet gloves is cowhide leather. I wore these gloves almost daily for about four weeks, equating to about 1200 miles, and here is my review. So I chose Storm Gloves, which appeared to fit the bill. My commute is about 45 minutes, mainly on a freeway, and I want my commuter riding gear to be as protective as race gear but comfortable enough to wear for a prolonged time. Some items are also available in several different colors to match your bike. Most of their products are unisex or available in custom sizing. ![]() When I was offered a chance to try some of their products, I was pleasantly surprised with the selections they offered. Their products range from everyday riding gear such as motorcycle jeans and jackets to custom leather suits. Raven Moto is a brand new Canadian motorcycle gear and apparel company that started in 2021. A newcomer in the motorcycle industry is always welcome.
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