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Alpinestars Alpinestars Stella SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves
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Alpinestars Stella SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves

(60+)CE Rated GlovesHard Knuckle Armor

Fit verdict

Runs small

51 of 60 riders said it runs small.

What to order: Most riders size up one from their usual.

Best for: Small-hand friendly

Heads up: fingers run long for shorter hands — excess material in fingertips; stretch significantly over time — size down if between sizes

Small-hand friendly

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Available sizes

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XSSMMDLGXL

Known Fit Traits

How this piece actually runs.

Most riders found it runs small, a few true to size, a few runs large.

Positives

  • XS available and fits very small hands accurately
  • Break-in period softens the initial stiff feel

Watch-outs

  • Fingers run long for shorter hands, excess material in fingertips
  • Stretch significantly over time, size down if between sizes

How it fits

How the gloves fit, by area.

Hand

  • Small-hand friendly

Comfort

  • Needs break-in

Rider reviews

What riders are saying.

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Sojourner S

Its cool but touch finger inop

I've had them for 4 months, they seem to stretch quite a bit over time I usually wear a small but I always get mediums because I wear my nails long (yes I ride with long nails)? the touch screen in the index finger stopped working after about a month.?? I have to take the glove off to do anything on my phone which is horrible!!!

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Cheyanne D

Verified buyer

Better for longer fingers

I really want to love these gloves but the fingers are just too long. I’m 5ft and pretty proportional so my fingers are obviously short. The small fit my palm and wrist but there’s way too much extra room in the finger tips. Being new to riding and trying multiple jackets and gloves that just don’t work I’ve resorted to ordering custom jacket and gloves. All that being said the look of these are mean which I do really like and I will still use them.

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Leah G

Verified buyer

Decent option for gloves

Functional and work well. Run very large. Don't keep hands warm, but definitely keep hands safe. Velcro strap doesn't stay fastened well.

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Sommer S

Verified buyer

Throttle hand pain in thumb

I had these gloves in a medium for about 7 months but as they wore in they became too short in the fingers (which is weird because you?d think they?d stretch) so I bought them in a large. The fingers fit now, hand part is a little big but doable, but for some reason the pad of my palm at the bottom of my right thumb hurt so bad after wearing these for about 15 minutes, I had to take them off. It?s my throttle hand so I?m wondering if that has something to do with it. Have no idea why these gloves cause me pain and idk how I?m going to wear them in hoping it goes away if they?re too painful to

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Amy B

Verified buyer

Perfection

I am Asian with the smallest hands where it is so hard to find gloves that fit comfortably. Alpinestars Stella surprised me with the PERFECT FIT - I ordered the XS size, arrived in just a matter of days. The item looks well-made. and fits the way a glove should - snugly but I am still able to move my fingers around enough to do the controls without any issue. I love it. My gratitude to Alpinestars for thinking of little women like me!

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Dylan O

Verified buyer

Awesome Gloves

Bought for my wife, she usually wears a size small in gloves but we had to size up in these. Now a great fit and very comfortable.

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Caleb H

Verified buyer

Alpinestars Stella SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves

great gloves, the fit was a bit small. but i probably should have ordered a bigger size, but not too bad. comfy, and nice for any time of weather.

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Chad K.

Went down and it did its job.

Love these gloves, they look great and have the nibleness and protection you want. for comfort i put a little under because ive noticed when i do take them off i feel the need to wash my hands because the material on the inside just makes your skin feel a little stiff if that makes sense. but if you dont own these your missing out. great for the price not a cheap $30 glove and not over priced. went down on it and landed on hand first and the glove did its job. I WEAR Large for most other glove sizes and i wear large for this one.

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Margaret V

Verified buyer

like a glove...

this glove fits well. i felt there are a little bulky though.

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William S

Verified buyer

Go with what ya know.

As a brand new rider getting the right gear together is a difficult step. It’s hard to know what’s good, and what is not so good. Long before I ever thought of buying a bike I heard about Alpine Star. I see many riders use their gear, it also seems very high quality as well as protective and stylish. Getting some gloves is a key component for keeping hands comfortable while riding as well as bike control, and crash protection. Going with what I know seems to have been a good choice. The gloves are exactly what I needed to ride more comfortably and feel safe. I’m also a big Carbon Fiber fan,

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Jonathon S

Verified buyer

Size is way off

I bought L because its usually what I wear in gloves. These were definitely a medium or even a small. I couldn't even get my hand inside them. Gave them to my wife and she fit them perfectly.

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Cassie F

Verified buyer

Good glove for a good price

Like the fit and style of these gloves. This is my first pair of gloves so wanted something not super expensive but also had good protection. Like that it has the touch fingertips so I can use my phone without taking off the gloves. No complaints so far!

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FAQ

Common questions about the Alpinestars Stella SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves.

Does the Alpinestars Stella SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves run true to size?+

Runs small. 51 of 60 riders said it runs small.

What size should I order in the Alpinestars Stella SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves?+

Most riders size up one from their usual. For a recommendation based on your body, enter your measurements in the size calculator on this page.

Who is the Alpinestars Stella SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves best for?+

It tends to suit small-hand friendly.

What should I watch out for with the Alpinestars Stella SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves?+

fingers run long for shorter hands — excess material in fingertips. stretch significantly over time — size down if between sizes.

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