New Alpinestars XT-3 Drystar Gloves Hit UK Shores

Alpinestars XT-3 Drystar Gloves land in the UK – winter just got a bit less miserable

Hey there, road-warriors and tar-patch-chasers – good news from the glove box: XT-3 Drystar Gloves from Alpinestars are now live in UK dealers, just in time for when the heavens open and your fingers start questioning their life choices.

What’s under the skin (or, um, outer shell)

The XT-3s aren’t just winter throw-overs. They’ve got the full works: a 100% waterproof / breathable Drystar membrane to laugh in the face of rain, sleet and those horrid December drizzles – without baking your paws in a sweat.

Inside, they’re padded with 80g of PrimaLoft Gold insulation, so you get real warmth when the thermometer nosedives – without mummy-glove bulk. Comfort and warmth: the classic “ride longer, feel less like penguin hands” combo.

Built for Adventure – With Some Fancy Bits

• Mid-length cuff – wear ’em over your jacket sleeve for a sealed-up winter seal, or under if you’re going full “urban stealth”.
• Textile reinforcements over the back-hand, soft suede palm with overlay reinforcement – extra grip and serious abrasion resistance for those unpredictably damp roads (or off-road adventures).
• Multi-layer padding & soft ergonomic knuckles – giving you CE-certified Level 1 KP protection, so it isn’t just about warmth and dryness; safety’s still riding shotgun.
• Touchscreen-ready fingertips – because yes, the sats stuck in your pocket probably still need directions and memes while you battle the rain.

Looks, Sizing & Price – Pretty Rider-Friendly

The XT-3 comes in three shades: black; black dark grey; and a more “earthy adventure” dark brown-sand/black blend. Sizes stretch from S to XXL – so unless you have yeti-hands, you’re covered.

As for cost: they retail at £89.99 – not pocket-change, but in the world of “actually keeps my hands warm & dry while riding”, it’s more “invest in survival” than “splurge”. Buy direct from Alpinestar HERE.

Who’s These For?

Fancy a bit of mild off-road trail, plan on winter commuting through the British gloom, or simply refuse to let soggy mitts ruin a sunny-in-the-Britain-sort-of-way weekend? Then the XT-3 Drystars could be your new best friends.

They’re not arctic expedition gear – but they’re perfect for cold rides, drizzly days, and any adventure where dryness, grip, and comfort matter more than “I-can-feel-my-fingers-still” flexibility. (Also good if you don’t want to be that bloke digging for gloves every time the sat-nav beeps.)

Final Verdict – A Warm, Waterproof High-Five to the Basement of Winter

If you’re a rider in the UK and plan on a few winter miles, commuting through drizzle, or even light adventure jaunts off-road, the XT-3 Drystar gloves deliver serious value. Waterproofing, insulation, decent protection – all in a package that doesn’t make you look like you robbed a paraffin heater. Bravo, Alpinestars – and let’s hope my brake hand stays responsive even with mittens on.