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More information on glove fit at [http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0809_riding_gloves_buyers_guide/motorcycle_riding_gloves.html Sport Rider] Magazine
More information on glove fit at [http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0809_riding_gloves_buyers_guide/motorcycle_riding_gloves.html Sport Rider] Magazine
====Gloves in the rain====
There's no such thing as a waterproof glove; they have too many seams. It's best to just use your normal gloves and add a layer over the top. The cheapest are latex or nitrile gloves, or regular old rubber gloves from a grocery or hardware store. You can also go to Aerostich and get their [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers]. [[Hippo Hands]] fit on the bike and are another solution. 
It doesn't hurt anything to get your gloves wet. You can just air-dry them, or use a fan (not a clothes dryer). Wet gloves shouldn't be really uncomfortable unless you're on a long ride in very cold weather.