Topic: Tight Leather Gloves?

[bikerboycb650]

Hi, I a pair of new leather gloves that almost fit great. One finger on one of the gloves is a little tighter and hurts when I bend it. There is a seam on the side of the finger. Anyway, can i stretch it to fit? I hate to return it, cause I fear the next size would be a littler to big.  It's very painful to close my hand.

[Johnny5]

Sounds like you need 1 size larger.

[bikerboycb650]

Sounds like you need 1 size larger.

This was the largest they had. Oh well.

[Johnny5]

Then cut off the ends of the fingers and be a real biker!

[bikerboycb650]

Then cut off the ends of the fingers and be a real biker!

lol, hmmm good idea

[Triffecpa]

soak them in water, put them on and wear them until they dry.

TR

[CB500_k2]

Had the same problem with a new pair of Held gloves.  For the tight finger I soaked the finger area with water and then jammed a broom stick into the finger and let it dry.  The process gave my fat fingers just enough room.

[FunJimmy]

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[Tattoo]

Don't bend your finger. Tattoo

[heffay]

the other option might be to cut that finger off.

DRINK ANOTHER ONE!     

[WFO]

Just be patient and break them in.

[BobbyR]

I used to make custom holsters so I did a lot of leather forming. You would be best to dampen the leather and not soak it. Using a paper towel dampen the hide until you can feel some moitsure inside. If your finger is as wide as a broom handle use a handle, if not find something smooth and sligltly widers. As sugggested leave the form in place until dry. You can move the process along by using a hairdryer on very low heat. You do not want to dry the oils that make the hide supple as it will become stiff and crack.

[heffay]

huh, huh huh, huh huh... bobby R just used stiff and crack in the same sentence...

that's worthy of some B&B

[coyotecowboy]

If you're needing to stretch leather and not just form it, then you need to dampen it with alcohol.  It will let the fibers in the leather stretch and stay at the size you want (within reason).  Garment grade or boot grade leather will just return to its normal shape after it dries when wetted with water.

Also be sure to treat it with something like Skidmores Leather Cream.  The alcohol will knock any of the oil in the leather out and the cream will keep the gloves from cracking.  You should be able to find Skidmores at most tack shops (saddle shops) You can treat your leather jackets with it, saddles, chaps, boots...basically any leather with a smooth finish but keep in mind that it will darken stuff up for a while.  ABSOLUTELY don't use it on suede (or elk ) Take it from a (former) saddle shop guy, its good #$%*

[crazypj]

I soak gloves (fill them with warm/hot water)
Apply leather dressing to outside and wear them. As threy dry out he dressing gets absorbed. Its ime consuming but does work well. Lot cheaper than handmade custom gloves
PJ

[Grumpol]

I soak gloves (fill them with warm/hot water)
Apply leather dressing to outside and wear them. As threy dry out he dressing gets absorbed. Its ime consuming but does work well. Lot cheaper than handmade custom gloves
PJ

+1
In the air force our issued boots were always uncomfortable when we got them, we used to give them a good thick coat of nugget and them fill them with water as hot as we could stand, let them soak for 5 minutes and put your feet in them. Wear them until they dry out, they will have stretched, shaped and formed themselves to a perfect fit. This could be the way to form your gloves for your hands.

[Bliss]

Denatured alcohal will relax leather and let it stretch

[bikerboycb650]

Had the same problem with a new pair of Held gloves.  For the tight finger I soaked the finger area with water and then jammed a broom stick into the finger and let it dry.  The process gave my fat fingers just enough room.

WOW.. so simple yet so effective!

[750K2]

if the glove don't fit, you must acquit!   (somebody had to say it)

[bikerboycb650]

if the glove don't fit, you must acquit!   (somebody had to say it)

it was only a matter of time.

[fuzzybutt]

soak them in water, put them on and wear them until they dry.

TR

thats how i used to get my new english riding boots to fit just right since i never had the money for customs. works a treat