AUSTRA-NOMICAL VALUE

Reise Moto's new gloves have everything you'd expect for daily commutes — and then some

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What is it?

The Austra are a pair of urban-centric gloves from Reise Moto.

Is it any good?

One of the important aspects of an urban/everyday pair of gloves is comfort and the Austra ranks pretty high in this regard. The mesh panels on the upper part of the fingers and around the thumb area ensures there's ample ventilation even when riding at speeds. And the perforated leather on the palms keeps sweating at bay. But does it come at the cost of protection? Not really.