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SQlab Introduces New Slim & Wide Options For Gloves

Jul 13, 2023
by SQlab  
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At SQlab, everything is about fit. Gloves are sometimes a nightmare, often the finger length is perfect, but they are overall way too tight, or loose. Or they fit quite well, but fingers are always a bit too short or long.

So SQlab decided to simply offer more size variations – SLIM & WIDE - to cover a wider portfolio of riders' individual ergonomics:

SQlGloves Sizing Fitting Approach

Every blue dot has been measured with at least one of SQlab's customers, combining their:
A) grip width (so combination of palm and finger length) and
B) hand width (measured from left to right on knuckle level).

SQlab still does have a classic gloves sizing based on XS to XL, but by adding SLIM & WIDE versions, for each classic size, they try to offer a way better fit, for a bigger number of riders, as shown in the graphic above.

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer

Because it is all about the fit, not fancy all-over prints & many different colorways, SQlab only offers three glove models:


SQ-Gloves ONE11 is the top of the line offering, featuring outside seams (like Formula 1 gloves), high end Japanese Toray Ultrasuede palm material (very grippy, thin and ultra cut resistant), plus they are white (because it makes you faster, always).

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer



SQ-Gloves ONE OX are the budget oriented brother of the ONE11, coming in all-black, with a bit less expensive palm material, and skip the small knuckle protection rubber.

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer



SQ-Gloves ONE10 are the fall/spring, shitty/wet weather version, windproof, with a waterproof finger cover hidden in the cuff, when it gets nasty, plus the cuff is way longer, to avoid jacket gaps.

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer



Due to the unique sizing approach, riders either have to be measured by a retailer (Store Locator EU & US),

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer

Or they print a measuring template at home, to find out the exact size they need.

SQlab Home Measurement Kit - Grip Width


The gloves are available around the globe, now.
Retailing for:
• SQ-Gloves ONE11 = EUR 59.95 // USD 69.99 // GBP 54.99
• SQ-Gloves ONE OX = EUR 49.95 // USD 59.99 // GBP 44.99
• SQ-Gloves ONE10 = EUR 69.95 // USD 79.99 // GBP 64.99

SQlab Gloves Photos by Roo Folwer


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37 Comments
  • 26 1
 At last, they should fit like a glove Wink
  • 2 1
 Call it OJ or The Juice
  • 1 0
 @likeittacky: The Ace!
  • 13 6
 These look great but the stitching and fabric won't last through one or even 2 seasons of biking. The best gloves I've worn are those old Raceface downhill gloves back in the good'ol days. "They don't make 'em like they used to" as the saying goes. Some of the work gloves that cost less than $20 are better than 95% of those high priced ones designed for mountain biking.
  • 7 0
 It's true ,the old Troy Lee XC gloves seemed to last forever but now their gloves are poorly made and not worth looking at.
  • 2 0
 I’ve gotten good use out of giro fingerless
  • 9 1
 Finally I can get my gloves in my condom size! Xxl-slims.
  • 5 1
 I have a set of their 30x bars and a 612 saddle (non-Ergowave). Love the bars and the seat is 99% the best one I've used. They have multiple spindle options on pedals which is why I'm considering those also (road bike). I'm not in the market for gloves but I'd have a look at these if I could get a pair that didn't bunch up at one point or another.

They make a mind boggling amount of stuff (especially saddles) but in my experience it works.
  • 6 2
 How about not making overpriced gloves, instead? I should not be able to buy two pairs of DirtPaw gloves from Fox for the same price.
Same thing for Mechanix gloves, which can be had for $15 or less and will not fall apart because it rubbed on something.
  • 7 0
 I used to say the same thing and get Mechanix gloves, but shit the price of those has shot way up. They are almost running similar prices as dedicated MTB gloves. They are now $40 CAD regular price!
  • 2 0
 @ShawMac: Check your local home improvement stores for their house branded versions of the Mechanix gloves. I've been picking up the Hardy brand at Harbor Freight tools and been happy with how well they hold up.
www.harborfreight.com/safety/gloves/professional-mechanics-gloves-x-large-64947.html

www.harborfreight.com/safety/gloves/anti-vibration-mechanics-gloves-large-58697.html
  • 7 0
 Pricing is hilarious.
  • 4 0
 Can you imagine paying $70+ USD for some gloves that look like you'll blow through a seam on your first ride? Pass.
  • 5 1
 Love the idea, but I really can't justify paying high end jersey prices (which are already overpriced themselves) for gloves.
  • 5 0
 Probably a lot more work to sew a pair of gloves like this compared to a jersey...
  • 2 0
 As someone with wide hands for their length, I appreciate this a lot. But as someone that burns through and loses gloves, and in a market where plenty of "standard" models stretch enough to accommodate, there's no way I'll pay $60 let alone $70 for a pair.
  • 1 0
 As someone who owns two SQ Lab carbon bars and three saddles I think I qualify as a good customer. So WTF don't they make these gloves in XXL? What kind of person who buys a 160mm saddle has XL hands? Just a thought. Seems a weird omission for a company that prides itself on specialty fit.
  • 3 0
 70 bones for no snot wipe and no smart phone compatibility??? GTFO Squidlab.
  • 2 0
 They cost 3x what they should, but I'd love a XXL length / Medium width. My compromise has always been to run XL and hope it stretches enough.
  • 3 0
 I just get the XXL and deal with having a trash bag around the palm area because I know the XL is going to be too short in the fingers.
  • 3 0
 i've said it before and i will say it again, German companies really need a lesson in naming products..
  • 1 0
 Agree, 100%
  • 2 0
 Well, considering SRAM is American, I can't say it's only German companies.
  • 6 3
 Cycling gloves for dentists
  • 4 0
 better than dental gloves for cycling...I think
  • 2 0
 Marketing translation: expensive to be exclusive, mens/womens with non-gendered packaging.
  • 1 0
 What if your hand measurement isn't on the chart? According to the sizing template I fall somewhere between an XXXXXXL and XXXXXXXL
  • 1 0
 Same here, I’m on the line of XXXXXL and XXXXXXL
  • 1 0
 I have fat fingers... But I will stick with the $17 home depot special, size medium and let them stretch to fit.
  • 1 0
 are you guys introducing also such things as warranty and customer support? or not yet....
  • 1 0
 In Germany (where they come from), they have a free of costs repair or replacement Programm,
and in US the customer service is being run by the subsidiary of their parent company Boards&More.
No idea, if that helps regarding your concerns.
  • 2 0
 How about Gloves that last a full season, perhaps 2. Too much to ask?
  • 1 0
 You know what they say about slim hands…
  • 1 0
 budget oriented 60$ ? I'd stick with those 10$ decathlon ST100.
  • 1 0
 Akta mtb gloves. Best gloves

aktamtb.com/products/trail-glove
  • 1 0
 Love mine







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