Leather stretching?

[Nafz750]

Well I bought a pair of Alpinestars SP2 gloves, they are a little tight, but next size was too big. Now with my left hand still not the best after breaking it, the tightness of the glove can cause my hand to seize up.

So basically wondering if there is anyway I can stretch these gloves quickly as its abit cold to wear my summer gloves. Any products? Does hot water ruin leather? Any help will be greatfully appreciated as it hurts lots

[Gosling1]

avoid using hot water, as it could actually shrink the leather a bit when it dries out.

Lend your gloves to a mate with bigger hands than you - that will stretch them out pretty quickly !

Or, you could always buy a set of Damart Thermolactyl gloves, and use them as inner gloves. They are pretty thin, and should fit under your summer gloves easy......

[Ratmick]

My mum has had dance shoes stretched so have a chat to your local cobbler, they may have (or know) of something that you could use to stretch leather gloves .

Failing that, ask one of the guys in the Menswear section of a good-quality department store like Myer/Grace Bros/David Jones.

[Barrabob]

A bit of use really and the alpinestar gloves that are really designed for track use seem to be a tight fit around the wrist which is probably a good thing if you come unstuck at warp 5.

You need to go one one of those torrential rain rides that lasts eight hours they would be okay after that.

[Neka79]

simple...put em on and sit in front of the tele and hold a piece of metal bar or sumthin to simulate.... that way if they hurt, take em off...then put em back on..then take em off...all while it doesnt matter so much....

just like breaking in new shoes around the house..

[MrStompy]

my last set of alpinestar gloves were the same. ie very tight fitting.

from memory they only took a few rides to get em sorted (well sorted enough so it wasnt so uncomfortable).
Go with nekas idea or like Gos sais - borrow someone elses hands.

BTW you live in brisbane its NEVER cold in brisbane

[mick_dundee]

There is a leather stretching solution of some sort, seen my mum use it on her shoes once, nf what it's worth but talk to a show shop they'll have it I would think.

[Burky]

You could wet them a bit (not soaking wet) and wear them as Neka said or go for a ride they should strech a bit.

[Nafz750]

Hmmm thanks for the replies everyone , I guess ill just HTFU an deal with the pain until they stretch haha, apparently dad knows a leather guy so he just told me so ill go see him over my time off.

MrStompy thats true, but anything under 20 degrees and its pain city, lucky im not a dirty southerner

[notdeadyet]

simple...put em on and sit in front of the tele and hold a piece of metal bar or sumthin to simulate.... that way if they hurt, take em off...then put em back on..then take em off...all while it doesnt matter so much....

just like breaking in new shoes around the house..

this worked for my winter gloves. comfy as now

[speedqueen]

ha! what solutions are out there for stretching leather pants when your arse gets too big to fit em!!!!

[dave#3]

ha! what solutions are out there for stretching leather pants when your arse gets too big to fit em!!!!

I actually rode the exercise bike wearing a set of new leathers to break them in - I suppose this might help with your dilemma too?

[MickLC]

ha! what solutions are out there for stretching leather pants when your arse gets too big to fit em!!!!

I actually rode the exercise bike wearing a set of new leathers to break them in - I suppose this might help with your dilemma too?

PMSL I hope Cath had the camera around for that one

[Gosling1]

ha! what solutions are out there for stretching leather pants when your arse gets too big to fit em!!!!

I actually rode the exercise bike wearing a set of new leathers to break them in - I suppose this might help with your dilemma too?

Did you wear your leather hat, moustache and reflector sunnies mate ?? mmmmm, thats a mental picture I can take to sleep with me !!!

[dave#3]

Hold that thought Gos and I'll see what I can come up with over the weekend