Product Details
The Held Sambia 2 in Black is a lightweight summer adventure motorcycle glove that combines a flexible textile back with an abrasion-resistant kangaroo-leather palm. It is designed to give riders direct feel at the controls, effective warm-weather ventilation and certified protection without the bulk of a waterproof membrane or thermal lining.
Who are the Held Sambia 2 gloves for?
These gloves suit adventure, touring and everyday riders who want a short-cuff glove for warm, dry conditions. The unlined palm, flat-seam construction and flexible back make them particularly useful when accurate lever feel and freedom of movement matter. This Black colourway is also offered in Held's regular, short-finger and long-finger men's fits.
Key features and benefits
- Direct control feel: the highly abrasion-resistant kangaroo-leather palm is colourfast, sweat-proof and unlined.
- Warm-weather airflow: perforated finger sidewalls and Held's ACS air vents on the fingers help air circulate.
- Flexible fit: the textile back and special flat seams support easy hand movement and help reduce pressure points.
- Touchscreen operation: Held NUDUD conductive technology allows precise use of compatible smartphones without removing the glove.
- Secure cuff: a hook-and-loop cuff adjuster helps keep the glove comfortably in place.
- Practical visor care: the integrated visor wiper can help clear moisture from the visor while riding.
Protection
- Certified to EN 13594:2015 for protective motorcycle gloves.
- Impact-tested hard-plastic knuckle protector.
- Ball of the thumb reinforced with SuperFabric-brand material and underlaid with Held Armaprotec.
Materials and construction
- Palm layer 1: kangaroo leather.
- Palm layer 2: goatskin.
- Back layer 1: 95% polyamide and 5% polyurethane.
- Back layer 2: goatskin.
- Finger layer 1: goatskin.
- Finger layer 2: 81% polyamide and 19% elastane.
- Lining: 100% polyester. The palm is unlined for feel.
- Reinforcement material: 69% cotton and 31% polyethylene.
- Colour: Black 01.
- Held article number: 22569.
- Season: summer.
- Membrane: none.
- Waterproof: no.
Held glove size and fit guide
Measure around the widest part of your hand, excluding the thumb, and compare the circumference with the table. Hand length is measured from the wrist crease to the tip of the middle finger. Choose the same numeric size across all three fits. Held short sizes have fingers approximately 5 mm shorter, while long sizes have fingers approximately 5 mm longer than the regular fit.
| Glove size | Hand circumference | Regular length | Short length | Long length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 178 mm | 171 mm | 166 mm | 176 mm |
| 8 | 203 mm | 182 mm | 177 mm | 187 mm |
| 9 | 229 mm | 192 mm | 187 mm | 197 mm |
| 10 | 254 mm | 204 mm | 199 mm | 209 mm |
| 11 | 279 mm | 215 mm | 210 mm | 220 mm |
| 12 | 304 mm | 226 mm | 221 mm | 231 mm |
Fit options on this product: Regular 7–12, Short K-7–K-12 and Long L-7–L-12.
What is supplied?
- One pair of Held Sambia 2 Adventure motorcycle gloves in Black.
Related Held clothing
Held describes the Sambia 2 as an ideal glove to accompany its Tamarack Top and Base layers. Those garments are optional and are not included with the gloves.
Product questions
Are the Held Sambia 2 gloves waterproof?
No. They have no waterproof membrane and are intended primarily for warm, dry summer riding.
Can I use a touchscreen while wearing them?
Yes. Held's NUDUD conductive technology is designed for precise operation of compatible smartphones.
What protection do they have?
They are certified to EN 13594:2015 and use an impact-tested hard-plastic knuckle protector, plus SuperFabric and Armaprotec reinforcement at the ball of the thumb.
What is the difference between Regular, Short and Long?
The numeric hand size and circumference remain the same. Held's Short fit reduces finger length by approximately 5 mm, while the Long fit adds approximately 5 mm.
What warranty applies?
Held provides a two-year warranty from the date of purchase. Warranty claims should be made through the supplying dealer and remain subject to Held's terms.
Moto Central fitting guidance
A motorcycle glove should be close-fitting without restricting circulation or pulling tightly across the knuckles when your hand is wrapped around the handlebar. If you are between measurements, or regularly find glove fingers too short or too long, contact Moto Central or visit our showroom for help choosing between the Regular, Short and Long fits.