Spidi Clothing

These were a long shot for me - I was looking for some touring trousers that could cope with hot climates and still be comfortable to ride and walk in - I originally wanted the Klim Marrakesh trousers but the sizing was all over the place to get ones that fitted it meant they were really baggy. So I looked at alternative materials to the Klim and these were fairly new in the market with no reviews. i talked direct to Spidi factory people via a chat format on their website and they were helpful with fitting details and materials used. I ordered from SBS because I trust them. I toured in them to Switzerland last year and all good - great venting, great comfort. I would worry about protection in a long slide but Spidi assures me they will stand up to a slide at legal speeds. Only slight niggle is I would have preferred Belt hoops so I could wear my own belt as the adjusters dont really cinch the waist up enough - i have had to add a pair of braces to help out BUT i have lost weight this year so I will try again without. They are only shower proof (on the basis they would dry quick in the wind) but I wear waterproof overtrousers if it becomes wet. Leg zips are a bit counter intuitive but do help with airflow a little.

Like the fit styling and the hard wearing and protective features.

Very handy, especially when in cold or rainy weather. Flexible and well made.

The armour on is very discreet but you still feel very confident and safe

So I think this is more of a "summer spring" glove and not "winter" but I bought it for winter purposes because I don't like the super thick ones. It's warm enough for now has a thermal lining on the inside, not sure how this will hold on sub 10 degree weather yet.
I also had an issue with rain and the gloves getting wet!! but someone mentioned osmosis and heated grips so that may have been the cause! So I need further testing on that, thankfully it hasn't rained yet (because who loves the rain when riding???) but hopefully they hold

Xl is a 42 inch