Orsa Leather MK2 Gloves

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Orsa Leather MK2 Gloves

£129.99 inc VAT

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A perforated leather short cuff summer riding glove with excellent protection and superior fit.

The Orsa leather glove Mk 2 is the latest generation of the well-established and highly rated perforated summer glove from the Knox range.

It features a honeycomb gel over a floating knuckle area. This is backed with memory foam, which in turn is housed in a flexible but durable outer knuckle shell which is designed to absorb impact. The perforated goat skin upper has abrasion resistant finger sliders on the top of the fingers. This is in addition to touch screen technology on the index finger.

Style Notes

Style Notes

A perforated leather short cuff summer riding glove with excellent protection and superior fit.

The Orsa leather glove Mk 2 is the latest generation of the well-established and highly rated perforated summer glove from the Knox range.

It features a honeycomb gel over a floating knuckle area. This is backed with memory foam, which in turn is housed in a flexible but durable outer knuckle shell which is designed to absorb impact. The perforated goat skin upper has abrasion resistant finger sliders on the top of the fingers. This is in addition to touch screen technology on the index finger.

Superior comfort is delivered via wrap round seamless finger ends. Meanwhile the strong goat skin palm has a soft memory foam double layer on high wear areas and also utilises the patented Knox  Impact Scaphoid Protection System (SPS) on the palm, which incorporates Micro-Lock technology for added impact absorption. The SPS eliminates the grab effect that occurs when a leather palm makes contact with the road, and in turn reduces the risk of hyper extension which can be the cause of a broken scaphoid.

A unique low-profile BOA® Fit System eliminates the need for any Velcro closers. This “dialled in” micro adjustable fit slips easily under a jacket sleeve. The Orsa is available in sizes from S- 2XL and in two colours, black and black/white.

The Orsa is also CE approved to EN13594. The CE testing for the Orsa covers 15 different tests. As a result, independent testers have given the gloves a CE EN 13594- 2015 rating. This covers so much including the materials used, the fit, the cut of the glove, its abrasion resistance, the all-important seam and tear strength as well as impact absorption.

Separate tests were conducted for design and construction as well as tests on the materials used. This included checking features as detailed as the pH value of the leather as well as its chromium V1 content. In addition to the sizing dexterity the cadmium content and even the water vapour transmission were also measured. Strength tests included the Orsas’ restraint tear strength, the seam strength, cut resistance, abrasion resistance and, of course the impact resistance and the size of the protective area. The Orsa passes all with flying colours.

Details & Fit

Details & Fit

  • Honeycomb Gel over a floating knuckle area backed with memory foam, encapsulated in a strong outer shell to absorb impact.
  • Perforated Goat skin upper with abrasion resistant finger sliders on the top of the fingers.
  • Touch Screen technology on the index finger.
  • Wrap round seamless finger ends for superior comfort.
  • Patented low profile Knox Scaphoid Protection System (SPS) on the palm (Patent No EP1594378) to eliminate the grab effect that occurs when a leather palm makes contact with the road, reducing the risk of hyper extension which can be the cause of a broken scaphoid
  • Strong Goat skin palm with a soft memory foam double layer on high wear areas
  • Unique low-profile BOA wrist closure system eliminates the need for aggressive Velcro systems. The “Dialled in” micro adjustable fit slips easily under a jacket sleeve.
  • CE approved to EN13594:2015
  • 2 Colours, Black and White
  • Sizes S – XXL

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Reviews (56)

  1. Ben – Harrogate

    The build of these is super and the materials also. My friend bought the Handroid Knox and swears buy them. But for people like me on a slightly tighter budget these are a cracking alternative. The boa system to fasten them is excellent and easy to use. Just buy them!

  2. Stacy – Scottsdale, AZ

    These Knox ORSA gloves are great. I’ve been looking for a better fitting glove than my Alpinestars for a while now and I found them. I really like the fit. I got a large. They were just a little tight when I first got them, but after about two weeks they are fitting great. I really like the boa wrist adjustment. Way better than the velcro that was on my other gloves. For the price it is a great deal.

  3. Mael V.

    Tr√®s joli a l’≈ìil, confortable et d’une manufacture irr√©prochable.
    Je ne met pas 5 étoiles à cause des tailles mal étalonnée:
    M petit L trop grand

  4. Ben (and Tom) Birchall

    After our accident at the Isle of Man TT last year you kindly provided us with Knox back protectors and gloves which we have found to be excellent. As you know I nearly lost my hand in the accident and have had numerous operations to get my hand back to normality. With the help of the Knox extra protection gloves I found I was able to return to racing much quicker and I must say your products are the best in the business. The gloves and also back protectors have really made a difference to our performance and I would recommend Knox products to anyone.

  5. Dave H.

    Excellent gloves, great fit with great protection

  6. David C.

    Haven’t tried the gloves yet but these are the only short gloves that meet my requirements so they’re a no brainer.

  7. Chris H.

    Great glove and great quality. The fastening system is the business and the overall look and feel if the glove us fantastic. Already recommended them to my friends.

  8. David A.

    Gloves are superb, very well fitted. Bit stiff at first but give quickly. I measured as a small using the size chart but got the medium which are spot on. The BOA closure system is great, allow you to get the glove to fit over or under a base layer or jacket and is very comfortable.

  9. Paul G.

    Great service, great gloves.

  10. Danylo M.

    Awesome service, nice product, decent price. Boa tightening system is a genius invention. The only thing I’m missing here is that the little finger is not sewn to the ring finger. I recommend this gloves for streetfighting!

  11. Andrew D.

    Great glove. Soft,light and comfortable. Nothing feels too chunky or gets in the way. Would definitely purchase again.

  12. Curtis D.

    They are really good

  13. Andrew F.

    I was supplied these gloves directly by Knox. No problems with the mailing process, I was well informed and the delivery was quick. The gloves are high quality, fit and finish as expected. The Boa system is excellent. Suggested improvements – An extra layer of leather is needed down the blade of the hand and extending over the pinkie finger. Also additional thumb protection is needed as there’s none. The provided bag for the gloves was a classy addition.

  14. Bill L.

    I used to wear the off-road version, which I really liked, until I got ticked off by a Knox employee at the NEC show for wearing them on the road! Bought these on the spot, and love them – it has to be seriously cold before I abandon these for the winter gloves. So easy to put on, adjust and get under the jacket sleeve, great feel and comfort on the bike, and no fear that they’ll come off if I threw the bike down the road.

  15. mike j.

    Very good fitting glove with good protection

  16. Keiren O.

    The fit is great, they don’t seem to need much breaking in and the closing system is simple, ingenious and so secure. They are the best gloves I’be bought in the last ten years and the best priced by far. Cannot recommend too highly.

  17. Edward

    With the addition of the touchscreen fingertips, the Knox Orsa MKII now tick all the boxes for my perfect short summer glove: Touchscreen compatible, Scaphoid protection & sliders, and generously perforated leather. I hope Knox also update their waterproof winter glovelines with touchscreen pads also.

  18. Navin T.

    I don’t know much about motorcycle gloves, but I do know first-rate service and a quality product, proudly carrying the British flag when I see one. Simple to order, next day delivery and a pair of gloves once you put on, you don’t want to take off. I am so impressed, I’ll be making future purchases in confidence.

  19. David H.

    Fantastic Summer gloves. Great quality and very comfortable. The protection on the gloves is first rate and the boa system is so clever and easy to use for a superb fit on the wrist.

  20. William E.

    Gloves are very comfortable and I like the cuff mechanism. Service from Knox was first class.

  21. Philippa M.

    Nice quality but a little too short in the fingers for me despite measuring hand as directed before ordering. Unlikely to wear them which is a shame.

  22. Pedro S.

    Great Quality.
    Great Finish and superb touch!

  23. Mike L.

    Finally got the right size glove after discovering that my fingers are size bigger than my hands. Thanks to great customer service at Knox I am now very happy with these excellent gloves, the quality is exceptional as with all the Knox products I have. Trusted brand, great service and awesome products.

  24. Bethany A.

    Absolutely love these gloves. Very comfortable and fit perfectly. The boa fastening system is very practical and quick to fasten the gloves. These are my first pair of gloves and I’m very pleased with them. Can’t fault them.

  25. Ryan M.

    Amazing gloves, took the advice on the sizing chart to get one larger than expected and it worked out perfectly. I hope I don’t end up needing the palm sliders on the gloves but I’m super glad that feature is there. I couldn’t find that in most other gloves and especially not in the same price range.

  26. Azlan Y.

    Excellent quality and provides good protection on all the right parts of the hand.

  27. Jack

    I tried on a set of MK1 Orsas in a shop and loved them, and the MK2 is everything the MK1 is, but comfier. The knuckle protectors, scaphoid protection system and hard finger protection combined with the extra layers of goat and cow hide for abrasion resistance give this better protection than gloves even well above this price range.
    Also very happy with the speedy delivery and service from knox, will look to knox first if and when I need anything else in the future.

  28. robert e.

    Excellent quality gloves and very comfortable to wear.

  29. Patrik B.

    Awsome they fitted like a glow

  30. Curtis S.

    I love Knox! I’m a big big fan of your ORSA MX and I recently lost one half of my ORSA Leather MK1 gloves – The ORSA Leather MK1 broke in really nicely after being drenched by rain a few times and drying – the leather became more supple and comfortable with use until it felt as good as the ORSA MX.

    I love the white that you make and I’m looking forward to my new ORSA Leather MK2 breaking in (and keeping them together this time!)

  31. Alistair E.

    Great fit (just make sure to follow fitting advice and order the next size up) and finish, love the boa system.

  32. Stephen F.

    Excellent gloves very comfy delivery quick

  33. Armen B.

    These gloves define the phrase “Fits Like a Glove”! I have Large hands for being only 166 cm tall (or short), and have had several pairs of gloves from ICON to DAINESE, and never had a better fitting glove.
    Putting the glove on is a little hard, maybe because they’re new, but that’s not a big deal, but once the glove is on- it fits amazing.
    the leather is very soft and seems very durable. The gloves are of a very high quality. The conducting index finger tips are a great feature as well.
    Overall, I’m extremely pleased with the gloves, and hopefully I (or anyone for that matter) will ever have the need to experience the protection they provide, but I am confident that these gloves will do a great job in a crash situation. Great job, KNOX!!!! Thank you!

  34. Gary H.

    Excellent build quality and comfortable too, looks like they’ll look after my hands no problem

  35. Graham H.

    A very high quality product. The gloves fit perfectly and the design allows easy movement of the hands. I particularly like the fastening system.

  36. Andres P.

    Dear Knox. I bought online because there’s no retailer nearby me in either Switzerland, Germany or France. And your site has no link to search. I see I still paid UK tax despite me not living in UK plus duties in my country. I like your product very much and would like to buy more from you but with this experience it is not easy! Can you do something about it?
    Many Thanx

  37. Darren K.

    Good fit, really comfortable, tried them out on a blazing hot day and still comfortable. Boa closure system works well, easy to use and feels secure. Protection looks good

  38. Dougie F.

    Very good gloves indeed and great service from Knox. I needed to exchange them for a bigger size, customer service was prompt and efficient. Just waiting for the larger size being sent now via the returns/exchange process.

  39. Hussain H.

    Amazing gloves, love the fact that you can use your phone while wearing them

  40. Neville R.

    One of the best gloves I’ve worn, little tight at first, but fit great after a week or so.

  41. musso.pierre

    (verified owner)

    The best gloves i’ve ever had ! Excellent protection, quality and comfort. The locking system is really helpfull.

  42. Karen

    Such a great looking glove!

  43. Russ Howell

    These Orsas are the 4th pair of Knox gloves i’ve owned and up to the usual high standard of fit, quality and protection. I bought these for hot weather touring in Europe and they are perfect.

  44. martingfoster

    I’ve owned the Orsa MKII for about 18 months now and they are my favourite 3 season glove. I love the black and white colour way, the boa system is better than Velcro, and the SPS gives me confidence. I did have a low speed tumble on dirt (I’m a dual sport rider) and landed on my palms. No sliding occurred because of the dirt but the gloves did absorb the impact anyway. No harm occurred to gloves or me.

    One improvement I’d like to see is a double layer of leather on the outside of the little finger. It’s a high abrasion zone and needs extra leather there. I’d add it myself but gloves are really hard to modify.

  45. oliver chalker

    tested these in a real world accident and they were the only item of clothing i had on to survive, intact. brillaint

  46. Mick Peakman

    (verified owner)

    Having owned a pair of Handroids for some years I wanted a similar glove but lighter and more suitable for summer. These definitely fit the bill. The fit is excellent and the glove much more comfortable from the start than the Handroids which took some breaking in. The closure on these is simple and can be done with a gloved hand – essential really! Riding on warm days my hands don’t feel hot even behind the huge RT fairing. Unless it rains, they are now my go-to glove and I would recommend them 100%

  47. Les Brown

    (verified owner)

    High quality safety gloves. Very comfortable and sizes are accurate. Very impressed.

  48. Pep S

    (verified owner)

    I used to wear a size M gloves but I find it quite fit on my hands. Orsa MK2 size L is the perfect size for me, all smiles the first time I slid my hands in it. It’s very comfortable and the Boa system is a big plus. Thanks to all the great people (and innovators) behind Knox. I’m your #2 fan. =)

  49. christheplumber

    (verified owner)

    looking forward to wearing my new gloves top quality

  50. David

    (verified owner)

    Great summer gloves,very comfortable,very soft but gives you the confidence you need incase of a spill
    Glad I bought them now.Another excellent product from Knox

  51. Todd Whitaker

    (verified owner)

    I purchased these gloves because, in the California summer heat my Knox Handroid Pod MK4s were hot and bulky. Perfect for three-season riding, but I needed a summer glove and wanted ventilation and scaphoid protection. I’ve worn these twice in 80+F (27+ C) heat, and they’ve handled themselves perfectly both times. My hands aren’t sweltering while I ride for hours, despite the heat and direct sunshine. One note: The photos make the gloves look brownish, but they’re black, as advertised. Great purchase!

  52. Bob

    (verified owner)

    I have no miles on them yet, but glad to share my initial impressions.. First off the fit is perfect for me. I wear a size 9 BMW glove and the Large II purchased fit 100%. I bought these gloves primarily for the sliders on the palm area.. I believe this to be a real safety advantage in the event of a mishap. The gloves are very comfortable too as the knuckle guard is floating, so holding the bike grip feels natural. The wrist adjuster seems to work very well and is easy to use.

  53. Walter R. (Germany)

    (verified owner)

    Very comfortable gloves with a great look and feel. The measurements in the size guide are precise; I went for the next bigger size and they fit very comfortable. The BOA system is a fantastic add-on.
    The shipping was quick and the service excellent.
    I couldn’t use them on the bike yet, but looking forward to it very much.

  54. Jon B.

    (verified owner)

    Was a little difficult to find the right size for my hand. Usually a large but my fingers are a little long for this glove. Tried XL but too big overall so I had to return the XL and will keep the L. Customer service was great and made return process simple. Very quick email responses and help. Also have their Covert glove which is great too.

  55. Kurt Jimenez

    (verified owner)

    Good fit and comfortable. Build quality is superb.

  56. pekegren

    (verified owner)

    Looks good, feels good and safe, excellent customer service!

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Technical Information

Knox SPS

Scaphoid injury is the most common hand injury caused by the grab effect when the palm of the hand makes contact with the ground.

The Knox SPS works by attaching 2 parts to the palm of the glove, making a bridge over the scaphoid. These plastic parts act as a slider eliminating the grab effect and scaphoid injuries. This has proven to be a very effective system for riders with no loss of flexibility, discomfort or interference with the controls when operating the bike.

Knox SPS is patented technology under the following Patents No: EP1594378 & US8671463

BOA® Fit System

The BOA® Fit System ensures a precise fit around the whole cuff and allows fast, effortless adjustment on the go. The wrist system acts as an external brace and tightens the gauntlet equally from all sides. All you have to do is dial in the right torque for you. To release simply pull the dial.

Honeycomb Knuckle

Honeycomb Gel over a floating knuckle area backed with memory foam, encapsulated in a strong outer shell to absorb impact.

Goat Skin Palm

Strong Goat skin palm with a soft memory foam double layer on high wear areas.

Touchscreen Technology

Touch Screen technology on the index finger.

Size Guide

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Palm Circumference (A): Palm circumference is the total measurement around the widest part of the palm and over the knuckles. Put the tape around your palm and make a fist, then note the measurement.

Hand Length (B): Measure from your wrist crease to the end of your middle finger.

Measure your hand length and width and choose size the closest to your measurements. This should fit your hand correctly. If your hand fits one measure but not the 2nd, or if you prefer a looser fit, we would advise choosing the next size up.

Men's Hand Size S M L XL XXL XXXL
Palm Circumference (mm) 215 230 245 260 275 290
Hand Length (mm) 186 193 200 207 214 221

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