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The 2019 MotoGP season brought Alex Rins his first two premier-class wins with Team Suzuki Ecstar: the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, then the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where he passed Marc Marquez at the last corner to win by 0.013 seconds, as Motorsport.com reported. Smooth throttle and brake inputs were central to his style.
The from Leather Collection are replicas inspired by the gloves of that season, hand-stitched and made to order for riders who value feel at the levers and race-style protection.
Key Takeaways
- Rins won at Austin and Silverstone in 2019 for Team Suzuki Ecstar, his first two MotoGP victories.
- The gloves are a replica inspired by that season, not team merchandise.
- Thin palm leather keeps feel, while heavier leather on the back of the hand resists abrasion.
- Knuckle protection, palm sliders and a secure wrist closure are the key protective features.
Feel at the Controls
Smooth riders rely on small inputs at the throttle and brake, so a glove should not add bulk between hand and grip. Race gloves handle this by using thinner leather on the palm and heavier leather where abrasion is highest.
Materials and Construction
- Goatskin palm: goatskin is thinner than cowhide, which keeps feel for the controls.
- Cowhide back of hand: heavier leather takes abrasion on the part of the glove that meets the road first.
- External finger stitching: seams on the outside keep stitching away from fingertips and reduce pressure points.
Protection Features
- Knuckle protectors: shells, which may be carbon fiber, spread impact energy across the knuckles.
- Palm sliders: smooth pieces intended to let the hand slide rather than catch.
- Finger bridge: some gloves link the little finger to the ring finger; makers include it to limit how far the finger can bend. Check the listing for whether a pair has one.
- Double wrist closure: a two-strap fastening is intended to help keep the glove on the hand.
No glove removes the risk of injury; a proper fit is as important as the feature list.
Comfort in Long Sessions
The 2019 Rins may include a pre-curved shape matching the hand's resting position on the grip, stretch panels at the fingers and thumb, perforation for airflow and silicone-printed palm zones; the listing shows which of these a pair has.
The Suzuki Ecstar Look
The replica follows the blue and silver Team Suzuki Ecstar styling of 2019, with Rins' number 42. Riders collecting Rins gear can look at the , browse the , or compare the .
Final Thoughts
The gloves suit riders who want a recognizable Suzuki Ecstar look with race-style features. The material and fit points above apply to any pair of track gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Alex Rins win in 2019?
Alex Rins took his first MotoGP win at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, and his second at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where he beat Marc Marquez by 0.013 seconds after a last-corner move. Both wins came riding for Team Suzuki Ecstar.
Why do race gloves have a finger bridge?
A finger bridge is a piece of leather that links the little finger to the ring finger. Makers include it to limit how far the little finger can bend. Whether a glove includes one depends on its design, so riders should check the listing.
Are these official Suzuki gloves?
No. They are replicas inspired by gloves Alex Rins wore in 2019 and are not made by, or affiliated with, the team, sponsors or the rider. Leather Collection makes them by hand to order, with the 2019 season as the design reference.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
