• GP Pro’s: Alpinestars Gloves Designed By Nicky Hayden

    Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

    Like other models of Alpinestars gloves, the GP Pro’s were designed to be the best in the world as the company teamed with world-class riders Nicky Hayden and Carlos Checa. These full grain leather construction roadracing gloves were completely redesigned in 2008 and come in your choice of black, blue, grey or red. They’re built for everyday riding and provide maximum protection. In fact, many riders comment that the GP Pro’s provide as much protection as the GP Tech’s, just at a GP Tech price!

    The Alpinestars GP Pro gloves have the following features:

    • PU injected wrist panel for excellent protection and impact resistance
    • PU injected knuckle and finger protectors
    • Alpinestars patented 3rd and 4th finger bridge to prevent dreaded “finger roll”
    • Perforated leather panels for additional ventilation
    • Knit Kevlar reinforcements on the top of the glove
    • Pittards Armor-Tan leather which is highly abrasion resistant
    • Pre-curved fingers for maximum comfort and a sure grip

    GP Pro’s are world-class roadracing gloves from the leader in roadracing gear and apparel. Alpinestars has been the company that road racers have turned to since their beginnings in 1963 when the company was making motocross boots. Originally based out of Asolo, Italy by company founder Sante Mazzarolo, Alpinestars is now a global company under the direction of Sante’s son, Gabriele Mazzarolo, with offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo. The headquarters, along with research and development labs, remain in Italy.

    gp-proThese gloves are fully crash-tested and keep the rider protected from every angle. There are no loose ends or seams and all of the stitching fits the gloves perfectly. The GP Pro’s provide awesome protection. When a roadracer is wearing GP Pro’s, he knows that Alpinestars got him covered even in the worst situation. But these gloves aren’t just about safety, they offer supreme comfort and fit as only Alpinestars can. With pre-curved fingers and full grain leather heels, these gloves with mold perfectly to any rider’s hands. Alpinestars GP Pro gloves are available in the following sizes:

    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large
    • XL
    • 2XL
    • 3XL

    Suggested retail price is $229.95 and can be purchased at many sites online. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the latest deals on Alpinestars gloves. If you’ve just recently purchased your own pair of GP Pro’s or if you’ve been riding with them for a while now, please contact us and let us know about your experience. You could appear a featured reviewer on motobikegloves.com. We’re always looking for new reviews and the best ones come from you guys – the riders who rock Alpinestars gear.