
Held has been making motorcycle gloves in Germany since 1946 and the Phantom II is why people still pay attention. The palm and fingers are cut from kangaroo leather — lighter, stronger, and more supple than cowhide at equivalent thickness. The AKIRA hard protector sits over the knuckles without creating pressure points. Internal palm slider. Pre-curved fingers mean no break-in period. Elastic cuff closes fast and stays put. Available in women's sizing. If you care about what's between your hands and the asphalt, this is the honest answer.