How do you break in new gloves?

Weird question here. Does anyone know the best way to break in a new pear of race gloves? They are just too stiff I don't have good break or clutch control. Maby you can oil them down like a ball glove? Please help!

 

If you are in a big hurry, leather conditioner and throw 'em in the dryer on low heat. Don't tell the wife.

Or just leather conditioner. Go to a farm/ranch supply store for some good stuff.

 

LOL ya just wear em they'll break in if they're the the right size, sometimes to tight is just that, to tight is to small.

 

Soak them in water (seriously) for a few minutes.
Let 'em dry at room temperature until still moderately damp but no longer dripping.
Apply copious amounts of leather conditioner (I like Lexol).
*the moisture in the leather draws the conditioner into the pores
Wait 1/2 hour or so and apply more conditioner.
Wear them for an all day ride while still slightly damp.

Condition again when almost dry - as soon as you get home.

Let dry overnite at room temperature.

Reapply leather conditioner every couple of months, or immediately after a good soaking ride in the rain.


I have a pair of 25-year-old Hein Gericke leather winter gloves (red V-Pilot) that are soft as a baby's butt and look like new.
Many, many miles, including a LOT of rain over the years.

I use Lexol for everything leather, and even that imitation leather that many riding boots are made from (various names).

 

I wear them to break them in. Getting them wet and covering in some conditioner MAY not be good for them as far as wear resistance and safety. I also replace my race gloves every season or after a crash where they get damaged at all. Street gloves I treat differently as I don't expect to NEED them on a routine basis.

 

Thanks for all the Info guys!

 

Rat's method is the fastest path to changing the way your glove fit your fingers, but won't help if they are too big or are synthetic. Write a review when you're done - Thanks.