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Andrea Iannone, nicknamed "The Maniac", moved to Aprilia Racing Team Gresini for the 2019 MotoGP season and raced the number 29 Aprilia RS-GP. For a rider with an aggressive style, the gloves are the contact point with the throttle and front brake, so grip feel and hand protection matter as much as the livery.
The from Leather Collection are replicas inspired by the gloves of that season, hand-stitched and made to order for track riders and street riders who like Aprilia race styling.
Key Takeaways
- Iannone raced the number 29 Aprilia for Aprilia Racing Team Gresini in 2019.
- The gloves are a replica inspired by that season, not team merchandise.
- Race gloves rely on abrasion-resistant leather, protected knuckles and palm sliders.
- A snug wrist closure is intended to help keep the glove on the hand.
What Race Gloves Are Built For
Grand Prix gloves have to keep feel at the lever while resisting abrasion. Thinner leather on the palm improves feedback, and stronger leather on the back of the hand takes the abrasion.
Materials and Construction
- Full-grain leather: the outer shell is leather, chosen for abrasion and tear resistance.
- Softer palm leather: goatskin is often used because it is thinner than cowhide and keeps feel at the grips.
- Safety stitching: nylon thread and reinforced seams reduce the chance of seams opening in a slide.
Protection Features
- Knuckle protection: varies by glove; under EN 13594 knuckle impact protection is required only at Level 2, so check the product page for any marking.
- Palm and finger sliders: palm sliders are smooth pieces intended to let the hand slide rather than catch; the product page should say whether this pair has them.
- Reinforcement zones: extra leather between the left thumb and pointer finger adds durability where wear is high.
- Wrist and cuff closures: a snug fit is intended to help keep the glove on the hand.
No glove removes the risk of hand injury, and fit is as important as features: a glove that is too loose can twist or slip in a fall.
Fit and Comfort
Pre-curved fingers and palms follow the natural hand position on the grip, and flexible zones help when reaching for the levers. Ventilation and knuckle protection vary by pair, so the product page of each listing is the place to check.
The 2019 Aprilia Look
The replica follows the black, red and fluorescent yellow styling of the 2019 Aprilia RS-GP era, with Iannone's number 29. To match the gloves, riders can look at the , or browse the full range. For another MotoGP glove reference, the are a useful comparison.
Final Thoughts
The gloves suit riders who want a recognizable 2019 Aprilia look with race-style protection features. The material and fit points above apply to any pair of track gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do race gloves use goatskin on the palm?
Goatskin is thinner than cowhide, so a rider keeps more feel for the throttle and brake lever while the leather still offers abrasion resistance. Manufacturers often combine it with heavier leather on the back of the hand. Which leather a specific pair uses depends on the listing.
What do palm sliders do?
Palm and finger sliders are smooth pieces intended to let the hand slide rather than catch on the surface. Whether a given pair has them depends on the listing, so the product page is the place to check. They are one feature among several, and a proper fit matters just as much.
Are these official Aprilia gloves?
No. They are replicas inspired by gloves Andrea Iannone used with Aprilia Racing Team Gresini in 2019 and are not made by, or affiliated with, the team, sponsors or the rider. Leather Collection makes them by hand to order, using that season as the design reference.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
