Fist Handwear Gloves
Fist Handwear gloves have built a serious following across the BMX, MTB, and motocross scenes by doing something most glove brands quietly ignore - making performance kit that doesn't look like it came free with a starter pack. These aren't just a pretty graphic slapped on generic materials. The construction is genuinely considered: a Clarino synthetic leather palm gives you that direct, nothing-in-the-way connection to your grips, while the sublimated 4-way stretch spandex upper moves with your hands rather than fighting them. No bunching, no stiff patches, no glove that feels like it's wearing you.
The silicone print across the index and middle fingers keeps your brake levers exactly where you put them, whether you're mid-descent on a greasy Pennine trail or threading through roots in the dry. Touchscreen-compatible conductive thread on the index finger and thumb means you're not wrestling your gloves off every time you need to check your route or answer a message. Fist cycling gloves sit in a space where rider personality and trail-ready function genuinely overlap - and on UK trails where conditions change fast, that combination matters more than it sounds.
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Fabric Tech and What It Means on the Trail
The dual-material construction is where Fist MTB gloves earn their keep. The Clarino synthetic leather palm is a known quantity in performance gloves - it's thin enough to give you proper tactile feedback through the grip, durable enough to resist the slow grind of handlebar texture over a full season, and it doesn't absorb moisture the way natural leather does. That last point matters on a soggy August ride in the Brecon Beacons as much as it does on a dry-dust summer blast. You feel the bar, not the glove.
On top, the sublimated 4-way stretch spandex does two jobs. It keeps the glove locked to your hand through a full range of finger movement - no excess material creeping into your palm when you wrap around the bars - and the moisture-wicking construction pulls sweat away during those long, humid summer climbs where your hands heat up well before the rest of you does. UK summers are inconsistent, but muggy valley climbs are reliable. Breathable uppers make a real difference there.
The silicone print on the index and middle fingers is a detail worth paying attention to. When your hands are coated in grit and the levers are slick with mud - standard issue for most rides between October and April - that textured grip keeps your fingers anchored on the brake levers. It's not transformative, but it's the kind of thing you notice when it's gone. Compared to the plainer palm constructions on some Fox gloves at a similar price point, the silicone finger detail feels more purposeful for wet and loose conditions.
Fit Profile, Sizing, and the Fist Range
Fist gloves are cut snug. That's a deliberate choice - a race-ready fit that keeps material tight to the palm and stops any bunching between your fingers and the grip. If you've ever pulled a loose glove straight mid-descent, you'll understand why that matters. The fit is closer to a second skin than a work glove, and for most riders, sizing true to your measured hand circumference is the right call.
That said, if you run warm, prefer room to breathe, or sit between sizes, go one up. The spandex upper has enough give that a slightly larger glove still fits cleanly - it just won't feel quite as locked-in. For Fist Handwear sizing, measure around the widest part of your palm (excluding the thumb) and cross-reference with their size chart before ordering. It saves the return trip.
The range covers full-finger options across MTB, BMX, and moto disciplines, with graphics that range from bold colourway blocks to more involved sublimated prints. If you want that same Fist quality in a half-finger format, we cover those separately - looking for fingerless options or specialised winter coverage? Head over to our dedicated Fist Handwear Mitts collection. This page focuses entirely on Fist's full-finger MTB, BMX, and moto gloves. For riders comparing Fist against other full-finger options, 100% gloves and Leatt gloves are worth a look - both strong in the MTB space, though neither leans into graphics the way Fist does. It comes down to whether the aesthetic matters to you, and for a lot of Fist riders, it does.
Want to complete the kit? Fist's range extends beyond gloves - Fist Handwear socks carry the same graphic energy, and their Fist Handwear t-shirts are worth a look if you're building a matching setup.
Keeping Your Gloves Going Through a UK Winter
Gloves cop more abuse per ride than almost any other piece of kit - grit, chain lube, mud, and sweat, sometimes all at once. The good news is Fist gloves handle machine washing without issue, as long as you're not careless about it. Cold water, gentle cycle, that's the method. Hot washes stress the spandex and can start to break down the bond between the silicone grip print and the finger fabric - do that a few times and the silicone starts lifting at the edges.
Skip the fabric softener entirely. It leaves a coating on the Clarino palm that reduces its tackiness and, over time, causes the material to stiffen rather than stay supple. Once the palm loses that slightly grippy, pliable feel, the bar feedback you bought the gloves for starts to fade.
Air-dry them flat or hung up, away from radiators. Direct heat - whether from a radiator or a tumble dryer - is the fastest way to shorten the life of both the silicone prints and the spandex upper. If you're riding back-to-back wet weekends, a second pair is worth keeping in the kit bag. Quick-drying synthetic materials help, but not if the gloves are still soaked through when you need them on Sunday morning.
The hook and loop closure at the wrist should also be kept clear of debris - a strip clogged with grass and mud loses its hold and won't lay flat under a jacket cuff. A quick rinse after muddy rides keeps it functional for longer.
Fist Handwear Gloves FAQs
Are Fist gloves true to size?
Generally, yes. Fist gloves are cut for a snug, second-skin fit that's designed to keep the palm material tight and prevent bunching on the bars. Most riders find they fit true to their measured hand size. If you prefer a bit more room or land between sizes, size up - the 4-way stretch upper accommodates it without the glove going baggy.
Can you wash Fist Handwear gloves?
Yes - machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle after muddy rides. Don't use fabric softener; it stiffens the Clarino palm and reduces grip over time. Always air-dry away from direct heat sources. Radiators and tumble dryers will degrade the silicone grip prints and break down the spandex upper faster than normal wear would.
Do Fist gloves work on touchscreens?
Yes. Current Fist gloves use conductive thread on the index finger and thumb, so you can use your phone or a bar-mounted computer without pulling the gloves off. It works reliably on most modern smartphone screens and GPS devices - handy when you're checking a route mid-ride and don't want to fumble with your kit.