Tiivra Neo Classic Street Gloves Review: Light & Breezy

I had been searching for a pair of gloves that I could use for my regular city commutes. Something light but also fairly safe. A few Google searches later, I found something that fit the description — Tiivra’s Neo Classic Street gloves. So, I got in touch with the company and asked for a pair, and they were kind enough to provide them. Now, having used them for a month, for more than just city commutes, here is what I think.

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First of all, I am not a big fan of how the gloves look. They are mostly black in colour, with two brown stripes running from the wrist to the index and middle fingers. The right-hand glove has additional graphics on the thumb, painted in the same brown shade. It is not the most vibrant choice out in the market and does look a bit understated. Although I do like how light it is, making it feel like a second skin on your hand.

I asked for a large size pair and was surprised to see that it was a very tight fit on my relatively skinny hands. Normally, I wear large-size gloves and can even manage with mediums in some cases, but the Neo Classics felt a bit too tight, even in this large size. I do struggle a little to get them on and feel some pressure from the fabric after about 30-40 minutes of riding. So, if you want to get one for yourself, either try it in the store first or order a size or two bigger. I do, however, like the high-quality Velcro strap at the base of the gloves. It looks good and secures the gloves nicely. For protection, there is a palm slider and the TPU knuckleguard. These will provide some amount of protection if you have a light fall and should save you from scratching your hands.

Even on warm summer days, the gloves didn't make my hands uncomfortably hot. The silicone grips on the palm do their job well. What was disappointing, though, was the visible fraying on the fingertips after only a month of use. However, I liked how easy it was to use my phone while wearing these gloves. This is great if you come to a stop while riding and quickly want to zoom in/out of the map on your phone or glance through your calls and messages.

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Overall, I would say that I was expecting Tiivra to deliver more with the Neo Classic Street, considering they have an MRP of ₹2,950. These are decent gloves, but only if you get them on sale for around ₹1,500. Thankfully, as I write this review, that is the price they are going for. Just make sure you get a size or two larger than what you usually wear.