Product Details
The Held Classic Rider is a super-lightweight men's summer touring glove made from supple goatskin leather, with a clean retro look and a short cuff. This listing is for the Brown colourway. An unlined palm gives a direct feel at the controls, while the lightweight-lined back, perforated finger sidewalls and adjustable cuff support comfort in warm weather. This model has no membrane and is not waterproof.
Who are the Held Classic Rider gloves for?
These gloves suit riders who want classic leather styling, a light construction and straightforward protection for summer road riding and touring. They are a particularly natural match for retro, classic, cruiser and modern-classic motorcycles.
Key features
- Super-lightweight men's summer touring glove
- Supple, colourfast and sweat-proof goatskin leather
- Unlined palm for direct control feel
- Lightweight lining across the back of the hand
- Perforated finger sidewalls for warm-weather airflow
- Hook-and-loop adjustment at the short cuff
- Reinforced edge of the hand and thumb
- Certified to EN 13594:2015 for protective gloves for motorcycle riders
- Regular finger-length fit in sizes 7–12
Detailed specifications
- Manufacturer: Held
- Model: Classic Rider
- Held article number: 22003
- Colour: Brown, Held code 52
- Rider classification: Men's
- Riding type: Touring
- Season: Summer
- Fit class: Regular
- Forehand: Goatskin
- Backhand: Goatskin
- Finger layers: Goatskin
- Lining: 100% polyester, with an unlined palm and lightweight-lined back
- Cuff fastening: Hook-and-loop adjustment
- Ventilation: Perforated finger sidewalls
- Protection: Reinforced edge of hand and thumb
- Certification: EN 13594:2015
- Membrane: None
- Waterproof: No
Held glove size guide
This product is offered in Held men's regular sizes 7–12. The short K and long L sizes shown in Held's general glove chart are not selectable on this listing.
| Held size | Palm circumference (mm) | Hand length (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 178 | 171 |
| 8 | 203 | 182 |
| 9 | 229 | 192 |
| 10 | 254 | 204 |
| 11 | 279 | 215 |
| 12 | 304 | 226 |
Held labels the measurements as A for palm circumference and B for hand length. Use the chart as a starting point, then check the glove on your hand because leather glove fit can vary with hand shape.
What is supplied?
- One pair of Held Classic Rider motorcycle gloves in Brown
Questions and answers
Are the Held Classic Rider gloves waterproof?
No. Held specifies no membrane and classifies this model as non-waterproof.
Are these winter motorcycle gloves?
No. They are lightweight summer gloves and do not have thermal insulation.
Do they have a hard knuckle shell?
Held does not specify a hard external knuckle shell for this model. The published protection specification lists reinforcement at the edge of the hand and thumb, together with EN 13594:2015 certification.
What sizes are available on this listing?
Regular men's sizes 7–12 are offered. Short and long finger-length variants are not selectable here.
What warranty applies?
Held provides a two-year warranty from the date of purchase, subject to its warranty terms. Contact Moto Central first if you need help with a potential warranty claim.
Try Held gloves at Moto Central
Glove fit affects comfort, control feel and how securely the glove stays in place. If you are unsure between sizes, visit the Moto Central showroom in Wolvey, Leicestershire, where our team can help you compare the fit before buying.