Rukka Apollo 2.0 GTX glove review
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
- The new-for-2022 Rukka Apollo 2 glove is like the old Rukka Apollo; but is newer! By which we mean that it is pretty much the same glove, albeit updated in terms of its detailing.
In concept, it’s a summer-waterproof glove. It’s got a waterproof membrane, but has no thermal component so it’s the kind of glove that you might wear from, say, late March to the end of October. It’s not going to be warm enough for the coldest months. The membrane might also get a little sweaty on the warmest summer days.
The membrane comes courtesy of Gore-Tex, but importantly this is a Gore grip glove which means that the membrane is laminated both to the inside of the leather but also to the lining. This makes the glove extremely waterproof. Although the leather might absorb some of the rain, the glove will not wet out. Gore grip also makes it much harder to pull the lining out.
The other benefit of Gore grip is that it delivers great feel on the bars. The downside is that a Gore grip can make for a slightly less comfortable glove. As with laminated jackets and pants, laminated gloves are less easy to wear than drop-liner ones. And the truth is that, initially at least, these gloves are not going to be the most comfortable you will have ever worn. One might even say that they are a bit stiff. But this is the price you have to pay for a glove that is both this protective and this waterproof.
The glove is made entirely of goat’s leather. You get a hard knuckle protector that is foam backed. The glove also has an open back, a feature that is designed to make the glove more giving when you wrap your fingers around the grips. On two of the fingers and on the thumb you get concertina stretch panels, again with comfort in mind.
There are extra panels of leather on the palm; you also get a sturdy, rubber slider at the base of the palm. The glove has a medium-length cuff that is secured by means of Velcro straps at both the wrist and the cuff itself. The index fingers and thumbs are touchscreen sensitive. You also get a visor wiper on the left hand. There are small pads on the minor knuckles. And there’s some reflective detailing on the little finger.
In many ways the Apollo 2 is a direct competitor of Rukka’s own Virium glove, but whereas the Apollo is all leather, the Virium is actually a vegan glove. The Apollo will not be quite as water repellant as the Virium, perhaps, but it will appeal to those who prefer always to wear leather. And we understand this. Leather is very abrasion resistant, but leather will also mould to the riders’ hands over time. Ultimately, the Apollo is going to be a very comfortable glove; it might just take some time to get there.
Rukka’s gloves are never inexpensive. The Virium 2 is £169.99; the Apollo 2 is £199.99, and this £30 premium for leather does not seem unreasonable. Nearly £200 is a lot of money for any glove, but for a glove of this quality, made with only the best components, it doesn’t seem totally out of court. It’s a heck of a glove.
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Bought the Apollo 2.0 last week at Motolegends. I have to confess that I was hit by how beautiful they are, the design is so sophisticated that it seems Italian and not Finnish, the quality of the leather, and the laminated GTX. And also the brand, it guarantees construction quality and duration. Now, I would not say that those gloves are good for summer, because leather and laminated are not best friends of cool in summer, or at least in my Spanish summer. I would classify them more for mid season: very elegant, leather-safe, comfortable, and seriously waterproof ride in mid season!
What would you suggest on sizing since you have them. I’m between l and xl depends on the brand and on rukka’s size chart I’m in size 11 but I don’t want them to be too big as some times sizes charts are off. My palm is 23.5-24 cm
Thanks in advance
What do you use for summer ?
@@kyprosellinwn αν ρωτάς εμένα alpinestars max-1 v2 air αλλά δεν είναι ότι καλύτερο δεν τα προτείνω. Δυο χρόνια τα φοράω πιστεύοντας πως θα στρώσουν κ θα γίνουν άνετα αλλά τίποτα.
@@kyprosellinwn Klim Badlands Aero Pro Glove, I give them 10 out of 10, those are the best of the best. And Rev it Dirt 3
@@lorenzo7678 these are the ones I’m also thinking. I have a pair of alpinestars gpr v-1 aero which I’m not satisfied with. They are not comfortable to wear. And I just got the rukka Apollo 2s. A truly amazing glove for the cooler seasons if you live in a not very cold climate. Very comfortable and well made and also it looks amazing.
Can't get past the fact that rukka make stuff in China
Doesn't everyone these days...
You need to get over it. Lots of brands make in China. Some finish their gear in Europe, so that they can use a different label. But I don’t really understand people’s issue with China. You’d never use a computer, for example, if you decided not to touch Chinese-made gear. CP
Yes I know this, and if its middle of the road gear it's fine, but not top end.
Great review - I just bought these and the fit is excellent (for me) and they are way more comfortable than the Virium 2.0 and the Imatra 3.0 (to me at least). Finally they are made of the softest leather I ever touched 🙂
Rolex produces also in China, Mercedes and BMW have huge factories in China, Prada, Gucci, Valentino, Benetton, and many luxury brands produce in China. I visited many factories in Shenzhen and close to Shanghai and Beijing, you get the "old style" factories, but also some unbelievably modern and automated factories, so modern you won't believe. You have to differentiate the technical specifications, which need to be at European level, from the execution, that, if properly monitored, is as perfect as it can be. 20-30 years ago made in China meant cheap, today, if referred to important brands, made in China means cost effective and high quality.