As with the rest of the Ranger line, Fox Racing’s Ranger gloves have seen a well-deserved update. Now, they bring a new fit, a revised cuff, while carrying similar fabrics to the older model, and the result is one of the best gloves I’ve had the pleasure of wearing. That said, any printing on the glove has started to peel or wear away.
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Fox Racing Ranger gloves – Technical details
On the face of it, the Ranger gloves are fairly straightforward. They’re built with a neoprene cuff with a hook and loop closure that provides a smidgeon of adjustability to the glove’s fit.
There’s then a micro-suede thumb and conductive threads at the fingertips for touchscreen compatibility. They’re then built using 48% nylon, 34% polyester, 14% polyurethane, and 4% elastane.
The Ranger gloves are available in five sizes to fit hands from 18 to 22.5cm in length, and they can be picked up in seven colours.
Fox Racing Ranger gloves – Performance
Before testing the current Ranger gloves, I was riding with the previous generation, and they were far from perfect. They were baggy, and the fit was just a little bit off. The cuff wasn’t ideal either. However, Fox has fixed all of my niggles.
The glove’s new fit is a vast improvement. It’s more snug, but it’s right on the money. And while fitting a little tighter, it means that there’s no excess material on the palm that can bunch up when gripping a handlebar. The single-ply palm then comes into play, bringing excellent bar feel and traction to the glove.
Generally, touch screen compatibility isn’t something I yearn for in a pair of gloves. It’s rare that I’m tapping on my phone mid-ride, but on those occasions that I do, it’s often been easier to remove a glove altogether. However, the Ranger glove’s conductive threads at the forefinger’s tip provide a reliable connection with a smartphone’s screen. Admittedly, I won’t be rewriting War and Peace while wearing the gloves, but general scrolling and e-mail checking, on the rare occasion, has been as fuss-free as it gets.
Although Fox alludes to no details as to the weather conditions for which the Ranger glove is built for, it makes for a solid mid-season glove that can certainly be worn throughout the year, unless it’s freezing out… And rain is pouring. I’ve been comfortable riding in the glove through warmer temperatures, though they can get a little sweaty towards the hotter limits. Despite that, I’ve rarely wished that I were wearing something summer-specific.
In terms of the Ranger’s construction, durability is what you would expect of the very best gloves. All of the seams have held up throughout my months of testing, with only the odd fray appearing after riding through sharper foliage. The gloves have held up well after numerous washes, too. However, the grippy silicone print at the fingertips and the fox head logo have begun to peel. So, cosmetically, the gloves are beginning to look a little rough, but functionally, they’re as good as the day they were new.
Fox Racing Ranger gloves – Verdict
Coming in at £28, there’s little to grumble about when it comes to pricing, especially for the performance they offer, which certainly matches that of gloves well north of that asking price. An excellent example of such comes in the form of POC’s Resistance Enduro Adjustable gloves, which will set you back £65.
Fox’s offering is similar in build and almost identical in performance. Though the print on the fingertips and any graphics have stayed put after loads of washes. But I’d admit, since the Ranger gloves came in, the POC Resistance gloves haven’t left the van floor.
ION’s logo gloves have been a firm favourite of mine, and they’re much simpler in build. Performance is similar, but there’s no snot wipe, which is certainly a creature comfort, I reckon anyone would benefit from. These are now £30.
Despite the logos and silicone prints wearing away, Fox Racing has outdone itself with the Ranger gloves. They fit perfectly, provide top-notch bar feel, and are durable enough to stand the test of time.
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