Sonora California Collection
78 Sonora
The Sonora collection takes the humble roper glove with elevated style and fit. A short glove offers freedom of movement with the versatility to wear both on and off your machine. A lined Sonora makes the perfect winter glove for a stroll in the park or for braving the cold steering wheel on a winter morning. The feel of a soft, short glove is a true treat and at 78 we can be found gloved up riding our bicycles, walking our dog and driving the car!
The Sonora takes cues from classic roper gloves from a bygone era but importantly improves the fitting and cut for a supreme glove experience. A close fit ensures feel through the bars without excess materials causing mayhem. Top grade hides of the finest quality ensure comfort on the move; there is nothing worse than a coarse, ill fitting glove to ruin your ride.
We created a collection of the Sonora to suit a variety of applications and climates with fully lined versions for cooler temps to fully perforated, unlined versions for warmer climates.
Each Sonora is die cut for precision with just two main seams for incredible durability. Every pair is made by hand together by experienced artisan glove cutters in California available in a selection of exclusive hues to suit your style.
Leather origin - United States
Manufactured - United States
SIZE GUIDE (CM)*
RED S 19-20.5 - BLUE 18
RED M 20.5-21 .5- BLUE 19
RED L 21.5-22.5 - BLUE 20
RED XL 22.5-23.5 - BLUE 20.5
*Please use this as a guide only. Due to the lining a extra thick leather we suggest going up one size. If unsure let us know! Please email sayhello@78motorco.com
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This is my third pair of gloves from 78 Motor and again a five star rating for fit and comfort. Nothing pinches, no chafing.
However, one star deducted for the quickly faded leather on the top of the glove. I'm now using it for the second season and the originally dark Merlot has faded to a light to medium brown. Let's call it patina.
Hey Thomas! Thanks for the review. Just some feedback. This is the Merlot Sonora made from the highest grade natural hides that is affected by prolonged UV exposure if not treated with leather balm regularly. In California you enjoy the sun much more than in the UK! Please treat your gloves with some quality leather balm and this will help recover the colour. :-)
5 stars all round. Really premium feel to the gloves, nice fit already but I feel it will get even better over time. Absolutely unique and super stand out colour way. The perforations are just wonderful in the summer heat. Big fan.
And getting in touch with 78 to chat about the right size was mega easy, and we got the correct option.
Can't recommend enough!
These gloves are sensational. The moment I ripped the wrapping paper open and saw these I knew they were the best gloves I've ever had. (Merlot is stunning BTW) I really wasn't sure what to expect always knowing I could return them if they didn't work out. Thankfully 78 delivered and I can barely take them off (sounds crazy, right?) they are perfect, the fit is perfect, the quality unreal and the service was really great. Well deserved guys. Thank you (I'll be back for more). Please if you read this make a lined pair in light grey.
The gloves arrived today.
They are great and I am happy with them!!!
Thanks
Andreas
They are stunning gloves. The fit is spot on like a second skin without the usual loose fit. Quality is the best i've seen with soft thick leather, perfect stitch detail and love the 78 wrist patch. They feel great especially after a few hours on and let the air in on these hot days. My first pair but won't be my last.