The 10 Best Mountain Bike Gloves of 2023
By: Colin Edwards: Bike Buyer | July 07, 2023
It seems almost basic: good mountain bike gloves make riding your mountain bike more comfortable. After all, your hands are your primary contact point with your bike, so it’s worth making sure they’re protected and comfortable. But with so many options on the market, it can be hard to find the best mountain bike gloves for you, and your riding style. That’s why we’ve put together this list, it encompases the best gloves we’ve found, for everyone from minimalists, to those looking for maximum protection. All of the gloves on this list are designed specifically for the challenges and demands of mountain biking, and every pair goes about addressing those demands a little differently, so there’s sure to be a glove here that works for you.
In the old days, mountain bike gloves were often hot and clunky, you had to take them off to get into your pack or pockets. But modern technology means that glove manufacturers can design more dexterous gloves that still keep your hands protected. So there’s no longer a weird barrier between your hands and your grips, and instead you can have the best of both worlds. And most of the gloves on this list work with touchscreens and have vented backs so that you can use your phone without taking your gloves off, and your hands don’t get too swampy while riding on hot days. So treat your hands to a new pair of mountain bike gloves when picking your next mtb outfit, they deserve it.
Dakine Cross-X Bike
Lead the charge with the bombproof Dakine Cross-X Bike Gloves. Featuring rubber knuckle guards and foam palm padding to dampen vibrations, these are great allies from cross country treks to some serious downhill. The Dakine Cross-X Bike Gloves cover all the bases.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| Synthetic Suede | Polygiene Odor Control | $40.00 |
DHaRCO Bike
The DHaRCO Bike Gloves are perfect for summer shred sessions. The palms are made of comfortable, durable synthetic leather and the tops are super breathable nylon for cool hands all day. As an added bonus, the index fingers are touch screen responsive, so you don't let those crucial seconds of fumbling with gloves get in between you and your spot on the Strava leaderboard.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| Synthetic Leather | Reinforced Seams | $30.00 |
Troy Lee Designs Air Bike
Troy Lee Designs Air Bike Gloves differ from actual air in that they're mostly advanced synthetics, not nitrogen and oxygen gas. But they deserve their title, as they're lightweight, cooling, and heavily associated with breathing. Catch some.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| Silicone Graphic Palm | Laser Hole Perforation | $32.00 - $34.00 |
Leatt MTB 1.0 GripR Bike
The Leatt MTB 1.0 GripR Bike Gloves are lightweight, non-impact protecting gloves for everyday riding. They feature a stretchy and breathable upper to pair with the excellent MicronGrip palm, which keeps you locked in, Spiderman-like, to your bars and levers and has touch screen compatibility for seamless use with smartphones and bike computers.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| MicronGrip Palm | Silicone Grip Print | $29.99 |
evo Peeler Bike
Fewer blisters and more hours of riding. The evo Peeler Bike Gloves feature a Lorica suede palm designed to keep your hands glued to your grips while riding and protected in a fall. No slipping off the handlebars or cut-up palms from bushwhacking on the trail. A silicone print on your pointer finger, middle finger, and thumb gives you a consistent and trusted connection to your shifter and brake levers. An elastic fabric on the back of your hand keeps the gloves tight to your skin to keep you dry, while the Lycra wrist cuff keeps the gloves secure. These no-nonsense gloves are built to last.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| Lorica Suede | Silicone Print on Brake and Shifter Fingers | $24.95 |
Fox Dirtpaw Bike - Kids'
Rough riding little ones will love the Fox Dirtpaw Bike Gloves, which have pro-rider looks and protection without the price tag. Armored knuckles, a padded palm, and silicone fingertips provide protection and grip, while stretchy fabric gives them the ability to move throughout their ride. Maybe one day they'll be sponsored but until then there's the Fox Dirtpaw Bike Gloves to fuel some stoke.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| Padded Single Layer Conductive Clarino® Palm | Direct Inject TPR Knuckle Coverage | $28.95 |
Flylow Dirt
Built to last just like all of Flylow's other gear, the Flylow Dirt Gloves offer all-purpose protection in a lightweight and quick-drying package. Detailed with a DWR finish, low-profile velcro closure, and touchscreen compatible index fingers/thumbs so you can conveniently check Trailforks or respond to texts mid-ride.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| Leather and Polyester | Touchscreen Compatible | $35.00 |
G-Form Sorata 2 Trail Bike
Short of going full handguards, something like the G-Form Sorata 2 Trail Bike Gloves gives you the extra confidence it takes to hold on to your bars blasting through the brush. Things come at you fast on the trail, but SmartFlex™ padding on the knuckles and fingers helps to cushion the blows from stray limbs and accidental impacts.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| Seamless One-Piece Synthetic Suede Palm | CE EN 388:2016 Certified Hand Protection | $34.99 |
POC Savant Bike
No one sweats on the top of their hands, so you need gloves with ventilation in the right places. The POC Savant Bike Gloves are true to their name with ingenious perforations in the leather palm that provide comfort and air flow. Silicone grips on the fingers provide extra braking control and a breathable mesh upper keeps everything cool and comfortable.
| Palm Material | Special Features | Original Price |
| Perforated Leather Palm | Terrycloth Nosewipe on the Thumb | $39.95 |
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Our bike buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things bike stemming from years of experience in the bike industry in tandem with their countless hours out on the dirt, gravel, and tarmac. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Colin Edwards
Meet Colin Edwards, evo's in-house Bike Buyer and mountain biking aficionado. With 15+ years of e-commerce buying experience under his belt, Colin is the go-to guy for all things related to "Riding Dirt." He's worked across various categories, including bike, snowboard, travel, climbing, and surfing, giving him the know-how to recognize and select top-notch mountain biking products for evo's customers.
Colin's been shredding trails since he was a kid, starting on his trusty hardtail Trek 800 Sport. Born and raised in Utah, he recently made the move to Bellingham, WA with his partner, Kenz. Colin's real-world biking experience, combined with his background in product trends, relationship building, and sales analysis, makes him an invaluable asset to the evo team.
When he's not busy handpicking the raddest gear, you'll find Colin ripping through PNW trails or hunting for the world's best dirt. And when the snow falls, he's all about snowboarding. Colin also loves trail running and exploring the PNW's stunning landscape with his two dogs and Kenz.
With Colin's expertise and passion fueling evo's mountain biking selection, you can trust that his recommendations are spot-on and tailored to the evo community's adventurous spirit.