Best Motocross Gloves

A crash or a hard landing sends your hands into the ground first, and branches, rocks and your own bike can hit your knuckles. A motocross glove protects your hands and gives you a firm hold on the controls.

Be careful with ratings: the European standard for motorcycle gloves, EN 13594, covers on-road riding. It sets two levels, and level 2 gloves must pass a knuckle impact test.^[1] Off-road gloves usually do not carry that rating, so this guide describes what each glove is made of and does not claim an impact rating.

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Why Proper Motocross Gloves Matter

• Fingers – Fingers are easy to hurt in a fall, so look for gloves with protection over the fingers and joints.
• Knuckles – Hard or molded armor over the knuckles takes hits from branches, rocks and the ground.
• Palms – The palm needs grip on the throttle and some padding, because it often meets the ground first.
• Wrists – A snug wrist closure keeps the glove on and supports the joint without limiting movement.

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What to Look For in Motocross Gloves

Dirt bike riding is also called motocross, moto, MX or off-road riding, and the gloves vary a lot. Match the glove to the weather and the riding you do.

• Weather – A thin, breathable glove suits warm weather, and a thermal or waterproof glove suits cold or wet rides.
• Armor – Most motocross gloves have padding or molded protection on the back of the hand and a high-grip palm.
• Grip – Silicone or rubber on the palm and fingertips improves grip without making the glove stiff.
• Flexibility – Armor adds stiffness, so check that the glove still lets you move your fingers freely.
• Fit – A glove that is too big bunches on the grip, and one that is too small tires your hand.

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Features of a Good Motocross Glove

• Knuckle Protection – EVA foam, TPR, plastic or carbon fiber shells absorb or spread an impact.
• Finger Design – Full-finger gloves cover more, and fingerless or short-finger designs give more feel.
• Lining and Venting – Mesh panels and a moisture-wicking lining keep your hands cooler.
• Closure – A hook-and-loop strap or neoprene cuff holds the glove on and keeps the fit snug.
• Palm – A padded, grippy palm reduces hand fatigue and gives bar feel.

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How We Chose These Motocross Gloves

These picks come from research. This is desk research. We compared the manufacturer specifications and product descriptions for each pick. We did not test the gloves ourselves, and we did not check stock this time.

We looked at these factors:

• Protection – Knuckle and finger armor, palm padding and cuff.
• Grip – Palm and fingertip material.
• Airflow – Mesh, gussets and perforations.
• Fit – Closure, cuff and size range.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Motocross Gloves

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Our Picks: Motocross Gloves

Here are 10 motocross and off-road riding gloves, from minimalist gloves to a carbon fiber hard shell.
We hope you love the motocross gloves we recommend!
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The Fox Racing Dirtpaw is a padded, flexible dirt bike glove in a camo print, sold in several sizes.

• The glove has a compression-molded neoprene cuff with a hook-and-loop closure, a padded single-layer Clarino palm that works on a touchscreen and TPR knuckle coverage.[2]
• Stretch mesh finger gussets add airflow and dexterity, and silicone prints on the fingertips help you hold the lever.
• It is an entry-level glove with knuckle armor for branches and trail hits.

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The Troy Lee Designs Prisma is a motocross glove in three colors and several sizes.

• It is made from synthetic leather, polyester, PVC and polyamide, with a two-way stretch palm.
• The leather palm is perforated for airflow, and a Velcro wrist closure holds the fit.
• Silicone screen printing on the back of the fingers helps your grip, and TPR graphics are welded on the top.

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The Fly Racing Lite is a light, flexible glove with a minimalist feel.

• It has padding where your hand needs it most, in a lightweight, flexible design.
• It comes in plenty of colors and in sizes for men and women.
• A secure grip design and durable construction suit riders who want feel over armor.

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The Klim Adventure GTX is a gray glove for men with an improved fit.

• It has a wrist wrap with a durable Velcro closure.
• Hourglass finger construction protects the fingers, and the glove is ventilated for breathability.
• It is an adventure-style glove, closer to a touring glove than a racing glove.

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The TCBunny Pro-Biker is a hard-shell glove for motocross and racing.

• An ergonomic carbon fiber hard shell and shock-absorbing foam protect the back of the hand.
• A 3D mesh with a reflective point is set into the leather for airflow and fingertip impact protection.
• A suede area between thumb and index finger adds grip and wear resistance.

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The Ironclad EXO is a tactical work glove with a thermoplastic rubber back, sold in several sizes.

• Thick thermoplastic rubber on the back of the hand protects the knuckles, and a TPR hook-and-loop closure holds the wrist.
• A patented fused palm and index finger give grip, and a cuff puller helps you seat the glove.
• Terry cloth sweat wipes sit on the back of the thumbs. This is a tactical and work glove, not a purpose-built motocross glove.

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The Fox Racing Airline is an off-road glove for men with a compression-molded neoprene cuff.

• The slip-on neoprene cuff is molded to the wrist, and the palm is a single layer of perforated Clarino.
• The fingers are stretch nylon with gussets for airflow, and a silicone print on the fingers helps you hold the lever.

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The Fox Racing Bomber is a glove for adult men with molded plastic knuckle coverage.

• The palm is a double layer of Clarino, and the top of the hand is perforated goatskin.
• A silicone print on the fingers gives lever grip.
• It has a compression-molded neoprene cuff in the Fox range.

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The Cofit gloves are full-finger gloves that the maker sells for all types of riding and racing.

• A hook-and-loop closure holds the wrist, and the fingers have conductive metal fibers so they work on a touchscreen.
• Wear-resistant silicone gel sits on the palm for grip.
• It is a general riding glove rather than a rated motocross glove.

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The Seibertron Dirtpaw is a full-finger glove sold for men and women.

• The body is synthetic leather and polyamide with neoprene and other materials.
• The fingers are lycra with gussets for airflow.
• The maker sells it as a versatile, hard-wearing glove.

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Index Table: Top Rated Motocross Gloves

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Sources

1. SATRA. EN 13594:2015 – Protective gloves for motorcycle riders. Accessed October 27, 2026.
2. Fox Racing. Dirtpaw Gloves. Accessed October 27, 2026.

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Update History

• Oct 2026: Rewrote the article around the EN 13594 motorcycle glove standard and Fox Racing specifications, removed filler wording and the old score tables, fixed brand and model names in the product notes, rewrote all product notes and added Sources
• Mar 2020: Published

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