Held
Held Air n Dry II Women's Gore-Tex Waterproof Touring Motorcycle Gloves Black
The Held Air n Dry II Women's is a women-specific waterproof adventure and touring motorcycle glove using Gore 2in1 technology. Its two hand chambers let the rider choose between a waterproof Gore-Tex compartment with Pique-Push-Pull lining and an unlined compartment designed for direct control feel and ventilation.
Who is it for?
This version uses Held's women-specific D-size fit and is intended for adventure and touring riders facing changeable spring, summer and autumn conditions. Select the Gore-Tex chamber when waterproof protection is needed, or the unlined chamber when airflow and tactile feel take priority. It is not an insulated winter glove.
Key features
- Women-specific Held D-size fit
- Gore 2in1 construction with two separate hand chambers
- Waterproof Gore-Tex chamber with Pique-Push-Pull lining
- Unlined chamber for direct feel
- Cordura backhand with leather detailing
- Highly abrasion-resistant kangaroo-leather palm
- Hook-and-loop adjustment at the wrist and cuff
- Perforated finger side walls and leather backhand
- ACS air vents on the fingers
- Perforated palm for ventilation, feel and comfort
- Stretch fabric panels on the backhand
- Touchscreen-compatible leather at the finger
- Visor wiper
Protection
- Certified to EN 13594:2015 for protective motorcycle gloves
- Impact-tested hard-plastic knuckle protection
- Held Armaprotec beneath the ball of the thumb
- SuperFabric reinforcement along the outer edge of the hand
- Reinforced hand edge
- Reflective sections
Detailed specification
- Official model: Held Air n Dry II, article 22342
- Fit: Women's Held D sizes
- Colour: Black 01
- Rider type: Adventure and touring
- Season: Spring to autumn and summer
- Waterproof: Yes, when using the Gore-Tex chamber
- Membrane: Integrated ePTFE Gore-Tex membrane
- Palm materials: Kangaroo leather and goatskin
- Backhand materials: Goatskin; 100% polyamide; 94% polyamide and 6% polyurethane
- Finger layers: 81% polyamide and 19% elastane
- Lining materials: 100% polyester and 100% polyamide
- Reinforcement materials: 100% polyester; 70% chloroprene rubber and 30% polyamide; 69% cotton and 31% polyethylene
- Hook-and-loop material: 100% polyamide
- Certification: EN 13594:2015
Held women's size guide
This listing offers Held D5–D8 in regular, short and long finger lengths. Shopify displays the sizes as D5–D8, while Held writes them as D-5–D-8. KD denotes the women-specific short-finger fit and LD denotes the women-specific long-finger fit.
| Shopify size | Hand circumference A | Regular length B | Short KD length B | Long LD length B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5 | Not published by Held | Not published by Held | Not published by Held | Not published by Held |
| D6 | 145 mm | 151 mm | 146 mm | 156 mm |
| D7 | 162 mm | 161 mm | 156 mm | 166 mm |
| D8 | 178 mm | 171 mm | 166 mm | 176 mm |
Held lists D-5 for this model but does not publish D-5 measurements in its current glove chart, so no dimensions have been inferred. Held describes short and long sizes as having fingers approximately 5 mm shorter or longer than the corresponding regular fit. Availability varies by selected variant.
What is supplied?
- One pair of Held Air n Dry II women's Gore-Tex motorcycle gloves in Black 01
Product questions
How does Gore 2in1 work?
The glove contains two hand chambers. One uses the waterproof Gore-Tex membrane and Pique-Push-Pull lining, while the other is unlined for increased ventilation and control feel.
Are both chambers waterproof?
No. Waterproof protection is provided by the Gore-Tex chamber. The unlined chamber is designed for feel and airflow.
What makes this the women's version?
It uses Held's women-specific D-size range, including regular, KD short-finger and LD long-finger fits.
Can the gloves operate a smartphone?
Yes. Held uses touchscreen-compatible leather at the finger.
Are they winter gloves?
No. Held classifies the Air n Dry II for spring to autumn and summer use, and does not specify thermal insulation.
What warranty applies?
Held provides its standard two-year warranty. As a Gore-Tex glove, it is also eligible for Held's five-year warranty extension when registered in accordance with Held's current terms.
Moto Central fitting guidance
Correct sizing matters because each hand chamber can feel slightly different in use. If you are unsure about your Held D size or finger length, visit the Moto Central showroom in Wolvey, Leicestershire, where our team can help you compare the available fit options.