Scott Lane 2 Riding Gloves: 5 Months Later

I have had the Scott Lane 2 riding gloves since October, and they have been my daily driver ever since. And in our unpredictable weather, they have faced harsh sunlight, rain, and a full season of the cold winter. I must stay, I have thoroughly enjoyed using them in the last five months. However, I did face a couple of issues with them over time, but none of them are big enough for me to not put them on every morning.

It still fits!

The Scott gloves have retained all the characteristics that initially impressed us, especially the snug fit. It envelops the palm perfectly and there is no area where it feels tight. It doesn’t feel loose at the fingertips or the palm either. The advantage of a snug fit is that it offers good feedback of the levers and the handlebar.

But there is one flipside to this excellent fit. The gloves are a little hard to get on and off, especially with sweaty palms. The tight fit, however, should ensure that the gloves do not come off in the event of a crash. That said, it only becomes an issue if you have to repeatedly take them off during a ride.

Lacks touchscreen sensitivity

A big reason why you would have to remove the glove often is to use your touchscreen smartphone. The gloves do not have touchscreen compatibility and this, in our books, is a big miss for an everyday glove.

Stealth looks

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Our review unit is the all-black one, arguably the better looking of the series. The leather finish covers the knuckle armour as well as the palm padding. In terms of fit, both armour protectors are not intrusive and seem adequate for your regular commute to the office and back.

Wear and tear

The gloves have started to show some age. The downside to the all-leather exterior is that the wrinkles are easily visible. Luckily, the black finish does a decent job of hiding them. Even the palm padding has started to look a little worn out. The Scott branding, which was on the palm, has completely come off.

You can even notice some stitching threads poking out at some areas like the fingers. But these have not (yet) affected the fit in any way.

Well ventilated

The Scott Lane 2 has a perforated top cover which provides enough ventilation for the hand to feel comfortable on long stints. There are more perforations in between the fingers. Even with the temperature soaring past 35 degree Celsius, I’ve never encountered any reason to remove the gloves and could easily ride for over 150 kilometres without feeling any discomfort.

Still worth it?

At Rs 5,990, the Scott Lane 2 riding gloves are priced at a premium. And for something costing a cool six grand, we think they should have offered touch compatibility and a little more protection. With that, these gloves would have been a definitive yes in our books. And if you are in the market looking for a daily driver, we also recommend looking at the Alpinestars Mustang. Still, the Scott Lane 2 remain my everyday choice for the fit, comfort and the understated look they offer.