Stealth Meets Speed: The Story Behind the Joan Mir Blue Camo Gloves

Joan Mir blue camo replica gloves from the 2019 MotoGP season

July 30, 2022 181 view(s) 3 min read

Joan Mir made his MotoGP debut in 2019 with Team Suzuki Ecstar and won the premier-class world title the following year. The Joan Mir Replica Gloves 2019 MotoGP is a replica inspired by the gloves from that rookie season; the product page lists it as made to order, with hand-stitched construction.

Key Takeaways

Mir debuted in MotoGP with Suzuki Ecstar in 2019 and became world champion in 2020; the gloves are inspired by his rookie year.
The shell is a cowhide with nylon safety stitching and a leather reinforcement between thumb and index finger.
Protection on the listing includes a carbon-reinforced metal knuckle protector and TPU sliders on the palm, thumb and fingers.
The design comes in blue, fluorescent yellow and grey, with a pre-curved palm and fingers for a race-style grip.

The Blue Camo Design

The replica uses a camouflage design in blue, per the listing, which also offers it in fluorescent yellow and grey.

Materials and Construction

In MotoGP the hands operate the throttle, the front brake and the clutch, so glove feel matters as much as coverage. The product page lists the following construction:

Shell: cowhide leather of 0.8 to 0.9 mm with high-strength nylon safety stitching.
Wear point: a leather reinforcement between the thumb and index finger.
Fit: the listing describes a pre-curved palm and fingers.
Base layer: poly-foam beneath the sliders and knuckle protection.

Protection Features

The listing places protection at the knuckles, palm, thumb and fingers; it does not state a certification.

Knuckles: the listing describes a carbon-reinforced metal protector, plus integrated flexible knuckles for discreet cover.
Palm, thumb and fingers: TPU sliders mounted on poly-foam, as listed.
Overlays: rubber overlays with air intakes and an exhaust port for airflow.
Closure: a Velcro wrist strap and a Velcro cuff to keep the glove in place.

Within the Joan Mir 2019 gloves, the listing page is the place to check sizing and any certification details before ordering.

Related Suzuki and 2019 Gear

Riders who want a different Suzuki pattern can compare the Rizla Suzuki racing gloves , and the Suzuki GSX-R jacket follows the same marque in a jacket.

The MotoGP 2019 replica range groups gear inspired by that season in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these the gloves Joan Mir wore in 2019?

No. They are replicas inspired by the gloves associated with Mir's 2019 MotoGP season. Leather Collection produces them to order; they are not made by Mir, Suzuki or the series, and they should not be treated as race-used or team-issued equipment.

Which season does the design come from?

The design is based on Mir's 2019 season, his first in the premier class with Team Suzuki Ecstar. He won the MotoGP world title in 2020, so the gloves represent his rookie year rather than his championship season.

What protection do the gloves include?

The listing names a carbon-reinforced metal knuckle protector, TPU sliders on the palm, thumb and fingers, rubber overlays with air intakes, and a leather reinforcement between thumb and index finger. The product page does not state a certification, so none should be assumed.

What colors are available?

The listing shows the camouflage design in blue, fluorescent yellow and grey. The blue version is the one linked to the Mir replica, and the other colors give riders alternatives to the original look.