Held
Held Desert II Women's Leather Motorcycle Gloves Black
The Held Desert II Women's Leather Motorcycle Gloves Black are women-specific summer touring gloves with a lightweight mesh and leather backhand, highly abrasion-resistant kangaroo-leather palm and impact-tested knuckle protection. The dedicated Held D sizing provides the correct size range for this listing, while perforated finger panels support airflow in warm weather.
Who are the Held Desert II women's gloves for?
They are designed for women seeking a protective short-cuff glove for summer touring and everyday road riding. The Desert II has no waterproof membrane or thermal insulation, so it is intended for warm, dry conditions rather than winter or sustained rain.
Key features and benefits
- Women-specific sizing: this listing uses Held D sizes 6, 7 and 8.
- Warm-weather comfort: lightweight mesh at the finger sidewalls and perforated finger panels promote airflow.
- Protective construction: impact-tested hard-plastic knuckle protection is covered with SuperFabric®.
- Durable palm: highly abrasion-resistant kangaroo leather provides a strong, supple contact surface.
- Additional reinforcement: SuperFabric® protects the hand edge and the little, middle and ring fingers, with further reinforcement along the hand edge.
- Touchscreen operation: special leather at the finger allows compatible smartphones to be operated without removing the glove.
- Practical touring detail: an integrated visor wiper helps clear moisture from the visor.
- Secure fit: hook-and-loop cuff adjustment helps hold the glove in place.
Detailed specifications
- Model: Held Desert II, article 21954
- Colour: Black 01
- Rider type: Touring
- Season: Summer
- Waterproof: No
- Membrane: None
- Certification: EN 13594:2015 protective gloves for motorcycle riders
- Knuckle protection: Impact-tested hard-plastic protector covered with SuperFabric®
- Palm: Highly abrasion-resistant kangaroo leather, unlined
- Backhand: Mesh fabric with goatskin detailing
- Finger layers: Goatskin
- Textile backhand section: 100% polyamide
- Lining: 100% polyester where used; palm unlined
- Finish: Colourfast and sweat-proof
- Cuff: Short cuff with hook-and-loop adjustment
Held women's glove size guide
This product offers the regular women's sizes D6, D7 and D8. Half sizes, KD short-finger sizes and LD long-finger sizes are not selectable on this listing.
| Held women's size | Hand circumference | Hand length |
|---|---|---|
| D6 | 145 mm | 151 mm |
| D7 | 162 mm | 161 mm |
| D8 | 178 mm | 171 mm |
Measurements are a starting point. A motorcycle glove should fit closely without restricting finger movement or creating pressure points.
What is supplied?
- One pair of Held Desert II women's motorcycle gloves in Black 01
Product questions
Are these different from the standard Desert II listing?
The materials, protection and features are shared across the Desert II family, but this listing uses Held's women-specific D sizing.
Are the Held Desert II gloves waterproof?
No. Held specifies no membrane and classifies the Desert II as a non-waterproof summer glove.
Can I use a smartphone while wearing them?
Yes. Held uses special leather at the finger for operation of compatible touchscreen devices.
Do they have hard knuckle protection?
Yes. The hard-plastic knuckle protector is impact tested and covered with SuperFabric®.
What warranty applies?
Held states a two-year warranty from the date of purchase. Warranty claims are handled through the supplying Held dealer and remain subject to Held's terms.
Moto Central fitting guidance
If you are unsure about women's Held sizing, visit the Moto Central showroom in Wolvey, Leicestershire. Our team can check the finger length, palm fit and cuff security before you ride.