What Are BMX Gloves?

Wearing a quality pair of BMX gloves is crucial whether you are into BMX freestyle, racing, or dirt jumping. These gloves are designed to be thin and flexible, ensuring full dexterity for your fingers and thumbs. They are constructed from durable materials like synthetic leather and polyester to protect your hands from injuries during falls. The best BMX gloves also feature grip properties on the fingers or palms, enhancing your control over the brakes and handlebars and assisting freestylers with spins.

Additional features you may find on BMX bike gloves include ventilation holes to prevent sweaty hands and reinforced thumb areas for increased durability.

Getting the Right Size for Adult and Youth BMX Gloves

A snug-fitting pair of BMX gloves will provide the most comfort and control while riding. If the gloves are too big or too small, you risk losing the dexterity needed for gripping, tricks, and braking. Sizes range from youth to XS - XL, and there is usually a size chart for each product to help with measurements. New gloves should fit tightly but not too tight when first worn, as they will stretch over time. Some models also feature a velcro closure for an even better fit.

When taking a fall, another commonly impacted body part is the knees. They should also be well protected, so check out our BMX Knee Pads.