Driving Gloves: How The Heck Do I Wear These Things?

[@pathkeepers]

All I can say is don’t wear driving gloves on a first date. Gives off murderer vibes.

[@1001cosasmas]

Best comment ever

[@amonrapeoples4248]

😂

[@JackAkaJCK]

Your Text reads like you have expirience ... May you care to further elaborate ?

[@TomReinerDE]

😂😂😂

[@fumanpoo4725]

Right on. Duct tape, ski mask and Pabst Blue Riibon on a first date.

[@ImagineMySurprise510]

Two things: gloves can save your skin if you've left your car in a hot carpark. The steering wheel can become super hot and can literally burn your hands. Even if the wheel doesn't get that hot it can be too hot to hold safely when driving. Gloves can be your friend in such situations. Second, choose gloves that either have a lining, or at least have the seams and stitching turned outwards because they can be very uncomfortable if they are turned inwards and will rub against your skin.

[@AB0BA_69]

Have you considered just using a shade screen for your front window instead? 😂

[@X50505]

If it's that hot anyway, who wants to wear gloves? Put a shade screen on the windows if you must park in the hot sun and turn the AC on when you get in. It sounds like you're just desperate to justify their use.

[@thugpug4392]

@@X50505 I have a truck so there's not that much space to store anything. I could do a shade screen but a pair of gloves in the center console is a lot more space efficient. It also is less work.

[@gentlemansgazette]

A very good point! This is exactly why we choose to have seams facing outwards on our driving gloves, so you remain comfortable and they retain a lightweight and breathable feel.

[@evulfuson]

@@gentlemansgazette What was the reason to recommend them for "the white-knuckle intensity of racing"? Those perforated leather "driving" gloves offer no protection in the case of an incident or fire - there's a reason racing gloves exist, and it's not to look cool or classy. In fact, you would not be allowed to enter a race on any proper track in the Western world with those gloves. Learn your audience - sell those $200 status symbol gloves to guys who cruise in their Ferrari, but these are not "racing" gloves.

[@Englishfitness2025]

I own multiple pairs of driving gloves, I love them

[@cm01]

the most important thing to remember is to always pair your driving gloves with a white bomber jacket with a scorpion on it

[@joest.eggbenedictus1896]

Ive been tempted! Awesome jacket!!

[@1974kenm]

I think of the gloves as a way to protect the alcantara and leather steering wheels in my vehicles. It helps the steering wheels stay cleaner longer and also reduce the fingerprints on the touch screen. That said, I usually use the extremely un-stylish semi-disposable cotton ones they have at the running store. I do think the traditional string back leather driving gloves look the part, however.

[@axelschroeder6657]

I had a pair until a few years ago (the type with the cut off finger tips). They were quite practical, especially on a summer day when the steering wheel was hot or when your palms were moist they gave a better grip.

[@specs6637]

My grandfather has arthritis in his hands. He uses driving gloves to help him keep a grip on his steering wheel

[@gentlemansgazette]

An excellent use for a pair of Driving Gloves!

[@Topher7527]

Been wearing driving gloves for years now. Helps to keep the car touch points clean despite my always sweating hands. Just wish someone made gloves that had longer fingers. Fratelli Orsini used to offer long fingered sizes but they've long stopped stocking them.

[@pokedude104]

I like them for practical reasons. It gets deadly cold here mid winter and if you've ever tried to drive while wearing winter gloves its really not ideal, your grip and feel of the wheel and shifter is severely reduced. They might not have the insulation of proper gloves but its still better than bare skin and I can still have proper control over the car

[@SpamMouse]

Indeed, most wonderful - especially in Winter.

[@cred5589]

I was jussst looking online for some leather driving gloves- this is a perfect video.

[@davidhalldurham]

I really like Nathan's shirt!

[@prasantbanerjee8199]

Driving around in, and out of, Calcutta during the interminably long summer months and the even longer rainy seasons, I prefer to pull on either white or very light-hued cotton gloves - slip-ons sans buttons and/or zips. I do possess several pairs of lightweight wool gloves in brown and black as well, for the slightly cool months that pass off as winter around this part of the country.

[@bronkobrumby776]

I drive a Rover 75 Combi, but i hate driving. I just do it' because there's often no better alternative to driving my self. So driving gloves are clearly nothing for me, but thank's for the nice video!

[@Picverse]

You need to wear those with a Members Only Jacket

[@aceswart5313]

hello from south africa! my light brown ostrich leather driving gloves are busy falling apart from over-use, goes well with my ford capri 74

[@JStrike42]

Greetings from California. I had a 1973 Mercury Capri years ago.

[@frankcarden4709]

Got a cheap pair for like 20 on flebay, when it's real frosty and the steering wheel stings a bit,or mostly when my hands are cracked from being around cement and mostly when hot hands swear and cement gers in the work gloves causing a slight chemical burn and the skin burns. Came out of work one day put creame on my hands to solve the pain,grabbed the wheel and instantly slipped off,gloves made the 2 hour drive home way less painful.

[@KyleMclendon-b1i]

No lie…just bought a 22 LC500 and immediately thought about gloves. I didn’t know you were a fan lol. Awesome video

[@tonycolca2241]

I am so glad you cleared that up because a young lady told me she watched the video with Tommy Lee and pamela anderson I asked how was it she said he could drive with it.

[@jorisvanoeffel4721]

My question exactly. GG never fails.

[@abboed.4076]

About 15 years ago I bought a pair of pretty luxurious (Luigi Borrelli) driving gloves. A bit large, but hey, they were the last pair left & discounted. 🤓 Wore them only once since. Had some too romantic fantasies I guess. 😌 PS: However, after watching this video I'll be be wearing them after all. 🧤😎👍

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

Well they are almost old enough to be allowed to drive so why not? 😄

[@voodjin]

Gentleman's Gazette: "Driving Gloves: How The Heck Do I Wear These Things?" Me, who can't afford even normal Gloves right now: "Tell me everything about it.."

[@RodDiaz]

I have a pair of black gloves for fall weather, but I'm not sure if wear them for office with a suit or only for more daydress with a coat or jacket, any suggestions?

[@barnastil591]

How or why?

[@LatimusChadimus]

Exactly lol

[@КумысМамбетов-й8ш]

Look at the steering wheel closely - (if your car few years old ) then you will notice lots of dirt on it … To avoid that you can use driving gloves …

[@dominicrichardson5546]

Improve grip, reduce blistering on long trips. More relevant for classic cars with thin wooden rimmed steering wheels.

[@charlesmcmanus4229]

Steering wheels used to be made out of either polished wood or metal. In order to provide better grip on those smooth surfaces (and to protect their hands if those surfaces have been sitting in the sun), drivers would wear soft gloves. Today, driving gloves are nearly a necessity for classic car owners who are trying to protect the vintage steering wheels from the oils and moisture of the driver’s bare hands. So, the “why” is: grip, protection, and style.

[@jacknagy2233]

@@КумысМамбетов-й8ш If your steering wheel is dirty, you should just clean your car. Wearing driving gloves to avoid dirt is like buying a new pair of trousers to avoid washing your underwear...

[@sockgaggedlee]

I always wear driving gloves when driving my Jeep. I wear black or brown driving gloves and have several pairs.

[@evulfuson]

I stumbled upon this video while looking for driving gloves for use at the track and autocross. You think those shiny $200 leather gloves are appropriate for "the white-knuckle intensity of racing"? I bet they do really well to protect the hands in a fire or in a crash. Cool style symbol though.

[@joerobertson4962]

Dark red gloves with my dark red Tesla. Unfortunately, it never gets that cold for long enough in Texas to enjoy them.

[@goblintown]

Do I need these for my ‘04 Accord?

[@frankcarden4709]

Yes,just yes😊

[@Pogokoala]

Where can I find Rafael driving red gloves 🤔

[@MoltenSamurai]

I personally love the idea of driving gloves. My steering wheel is cold in the winter, and I don’t like blasting my heat (usually I drive short distances anyway, so it doesn’t work well), and winter gloves are just too restrictive and large for driving in comfortably.

[@holeeshi9959]

what driving glove fits a Ford F150 in camo? and I will be wearing a 3 piece suit while driving that...

[@thechairman74]

You might need to reconsider your style choices at this moment.😂

[@needfoolthings]

Is the suit camo? We can continue once I have the answer to that.

[@siegfriedo]

​@@needfoolthings🤣

[@holeeshi9959]

@@needfoolthings nope, the suit is a very presidential tan, also known as "Flat Dark Earth".

[@libellusmagnus]

Dark green

[@giantsparkplug3462]

My daughters gave me a pair of blue driving gloves to match the interior of my Porsche 928. With all that glass, the steering wheel can get blisteringly hot in the summer!

[@CCC_099]

Agent 47 is a Hero. He save the free world multiple times. 😂

[@davedice4688]

I love mine, but they bleed the color on my hands. How do we stop that???

[@fokkerd3red618]

About the only time I wear leather gloves is in the Winter months in Michigan. A cold steering wheel is uncomfortable.

[@miriamgladen9615]

My father had been wearing driving cloves in summer. Tan leather, cut off fingers, knuckleholes. But he stopped wearing them after the car steering wheels became textured otherwise.

[@Leprechaun33]

Please make & sell Fort Belvedere goggles & Driving Hat

[@rabignall]

I love the pic. of Rafael! How can we get one?

[@c.w.9615]

I like the idea of a lighter glove for the Autumn. I'd be sold on FB driving gloves if not for two points (completely subjective) - The contrasting stitching should be less contrasty. The green pair would be well suited to navy blue contrasting stitching, and, point two, The D shaped skin gap between the cuff snaps should be smaller. The FB design is way more traditional, but doesn't seem to be cutting the cheese (for me).

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@matthewblainey4254]

Raphael modelling the goggles is a golden image, I love it!

[@spaghettiking7312]

Wear them casually, but they can also work with things like summer suits and tweed suits.

[@marcf6806]

1990 Saab 900 convertible (white with a black interior), 1973 Saab Sonett (orange with brown interior), 20222 Subaru Outback (silver with black interior) and I wear black gloves with white stitching....More importantly....Is that classic mustang Raphael's ?

[@DonkeyEMakesYouWiserNow]

Great Video, I love the GTA III reference.

[@careavis]

I have a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville SE where driving gloves might look nice with the European racing green. Green or red gloves.

[@ashtondimovski7074]

There is a touch of history there, my friend. Have you made any modifications to her or have you kept her stock?

[@kevinDG7]

Well i have driving gloves for years, especially for long drive or for a causal drive out. And no i am 30.

[@dandiehm8414]

I have a black pair of driving gloves to go with my black '91 Acura NSX. I feel much better wearing them than not wearing them while driving. They live in the car though and are not part of any outside-the-car outfits.

[@ashtondimovski7074]

A Jag driver here - my man, your car is exquisite. Have you kept her stock or have you made any modifications to her?

[@dandiehm8414]

@@ashtondimovski7074Thank you. Some minor modifications: Suspension lowered, bigger wheels and tires, tinted windows, better stereo. That's about it. It has over 188,000 miles on it (I got it used on 2000 with under 100K miles). Wonderful car.

[@ergonautilus]

There's no onscreen link there. 1:22

[@KeilGries]

Wow that's interesting, they have driver gloves available as a cosmetic for your character model in the game Counter-Strike and they are many thousands of dollars in real money to buy. I had no idea they were based on a real world design lol

[@ashtondimovski7074]

Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas Majestic - Morocco Red Pearl w/Coffee & Cream interior. Historically I kept it simple, but recently, I’ve been eyeing up wine coloured purple/burgundy in order to harmonize with the exterior of my Jag. Interestingly, I also use a similar hue ink in my fountain pens.

[@CommanderBunbun-fx5xu]

Class.

[@bigwingedkuriboh]

What color gloves are you wearing at the start? I’ve been looking on the website for years and I’ve never been sure if it’s the green or blue with the lighting.

[@frankcarden4709]

Green😊

[@bigwingedkuriboh]

@@frankcarden4709 Thank you so much! It’s been bothering me for years!

[@Phoenix.Douglas]

How would this look on a modern car?

[@needfoolthings]

The more often you wear driving gloves on a first date, the more first dates you're gonna have.

[@benjaminrivera2166]

Awesoe ididnt know that about driving gloves. one question.. how i can dress good but confortable at the same time for going to college..? i mean i have to use gym cloth or sport cltohs becouse i dont know how to dress casual but not to elegant..Can u Help me with that? Thanks..

[@jt1559]

Polo shirt, with chinos and loafers or leather sneakers without branding.

[@volvopp1]

Would be great for us smoker to have a video on gloves etiquette while smoking

[@craft-o-matic399]

Can you recommend leather driving gloves for women please? I think driving gloves are very sexy when worn properly! Thank you gentlemen! Lisa

[@gentlemansgazette]

Our driving gloves may work for you, Lisa - we stock a range of sizes, so reach out to our customer service team for assistance in finding your perfect fit!

[@ColonelSanders17]

Man! I've been sleeping on driving gloves!

[@gentlemansgazette]

It sounds like we've inspired you?!

[@marsoelflaco5722]

I wear driving gloves so, if heaven forbid, I get into an accident, I can take a glove off and smack the person, who hit me, in the face with it.👌🏽 But seriously, I wear gloves to help prevent my hands from dry skin and chapping, especially during the fall and winter. 😊

[@CommanderBunbun-fx5xu]

I have a heated steering wheel. Heated seats.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

@@CommanderBunbun-fx5xu Sounds delightful.😊

[@jansojanek418]

Hello

[@gentlemansgazette]

👋

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

First time I ever saw them was a POV driving video of a classic Mini, which has no Power steering

[@VíctorGarcíaPérez-t3y]

I'm 23 years old, and I nearly always wear driving gloves since I was in driving school at 18.

[@mathewminozzi3508]

Not a bad pronunciation of Mastroianni! Now maybe just a little work on the “Marcello” portion.

[@jojag5]

Wearing driving gloves can definitely give off snobbish vibes if the car doesn't match. If you're driving around town in an automatic sedan or EV, it's a bad look. It makes it seem like you're trying to present your car as more than it really is. If you're driving a manual transmission, performance car, or you're driving for extended periods (Uber, chauffeur, bus driver, road trip, etc) then they are actually practical accessories. They make sure you maintain your grip on the wheel and the gear shifter. They protect your hands from the sun, and reduce wear and sweat/oil damage to your steering wheel

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

Why do protecting your hands from the sun and protecting your steering wheel not apply if you drive an automatic sedan around town? I recently bought driving gloves because I have a skin condition and often need to wear moisturizer on my hands.

[@Theo-ul8qm]

I think if you're driving something like a vintage convertible when it's chilly outside, driving gloves make sense. But other than that, I think they look too costumey. There's very little practicality to driving gloves in an enclosed car, in an age where many cars have heated sterring wheels. And if it's so cold that you need gloves for warmth, regular lined gloves will do a better job than driving gloves.

[@BobTheHatKing]

1:33 hey I do that too!

[@audaciousifti]

As a driving and car enthusiast, I have always wanted a pair of driving gloves and wondered when it was best to wear them, especially given auto climate control and power steering. Question; would you think the glove color should match the interior color or the exterior body paint color?

[@gentlemansgazette]

An interesting question - what's your take?

[@FaeDruid]

Seriously guys the jokes are killing this video

[@profesorconservador]

Me encantó

[@MariaMartinez-xm4fl]

❤❤❤

[@TheSaneHatter]

I wouldn’t mind a nice, fingerless pair, given the hotter weather in Austin. But while it might indeed look tacky to match the mint-green look of my car, a nice grey to match its interior shouldn’t bother anybody.

[@kletts42]

As a steampunk, I'd go for goggles.

[@chiquita683]

If the glove dont fit

[@Gibero]

I Drive!

[@petrolheadJJ]

I doubt those make any sense today. If you need them, get proper driving gloves from Sparco ot Alpinestars. You don't need them on the street.

[@andorjeen]

It's hilarious how somebody can wear driving gloves in boring generic moms suvs like toyota/honda/acura etc.

[@thechairman74]

Yeah I used to own racing gloves. They actually helped out. But obviously only if you're driving manual.

[@joelbenford9327]

I don't drive. But I'm a fan of cool cars and motorsports. So I'd love to wear driving gloves, if I had an excuse... I think I'd go burgundy.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Do you need an excuse? Driving gloves can be a fantastic addition to transitional outfits, too

[@AB0BA_69]

Imagine using driving gloves while driving a Toyota 😂😂

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Why not? Driving is driving.😊

[@libellusmagnus]

In a Celica GT or an 86, absolutely.

[@matthew_gasoline]

*proceeds to drive a Toyota wearing gloves*

[@GunCollector007]

I have a different pair for every car I own.

[@datsunmadman]

I gloves on my hand I never knew that

[@ece5925]

Where is Raphael?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Out for a drive! 😉

[@douglasdietz7503]

Personally, I prefer Platex rubber dish gloves cut off at the wrist. Classy and stylish, especially in pink.🎉 People check you out with that "Wow! I want a pair of those!" look on their face. Way cool 😎!

[@voltgaming2213]

As big car person I have been always interested in driving gloves maybe a video about bike gloves next

[@BobTheHatKing]

I see you guys are men of (meme) culture as well…

[@staLkerhu]

Well, how about protecting a leather steering wheel? I mean, a lot of people depending on what they are doing for a living or as a hobby, they can have pretty rough hands, which acts like sand paper on the steering wheel. If you don't want to use ridiculous steering wheel covers, then these gloves are your only option left...

[@BlackHatTy]

Theyre coming to get you, Baaarbaraaaaa.... (like if you get the reference)

[@kttk4564]

Let Raphael translate the German phrase "affig".

[@theinstantproject4983]

using driving gloves with modern padded steering wheels just feels off.

[@thechairman74]

Gloves should of course be kept in the glove compartment because what else would you store in your glove compartment? Oh right.

[@vladimirmudry8126]

Napolitano leather

[@mar-wv7rp]

This video should have been 10seconds. "You dont wear them!" :D

[@AXIOS-FINALE]

I drive.

[@fernandomendez8553]

DO goggles

[@BrassowGaming]

I drive (2011)

[@needfoolthings]

What driving gloves to rallye drivers wear? What ELSE do they wear on their job? Put some perspective on that and don't ape around with your fine off-grren nappa leather and mother of pearls.

[@CommanderBunbun-fx5xu]

That's a bit too much. Don't wear driving gloves unless you're driving an old Aston Martin or Jaguar convertible in the English countryside.

[@pablovogel6986]

I do like those gloves specially without fingers, but they are kind of douchy in a car. We have roof climate control and leather steering wheel, these are not he cars with hard plastic or metallic wheel and there is no need to rub leather against leather.

[@MatthewJBD]

You don't if your car has power steering...

[@ladyflimflam]

The gloves on you look too large. I prefer a soft, skintight pair of goatskin gloves. Take them off when you get out of your vehicle, they aren’t a fashion accessory, they’re a tool.

[@needfoolthings]

Dreaming about a Lexus is so... boring. It's so regular it strikes me as odd.

[@drewmcmahon2629]

Oh I can help everyone with this question. The answer is don’t. If you’re wearing gloves while driving and you aren’t actively driving in a nascar race…you’re doing life wrong.

[@tombaily29]

I wear them on my feet.