ihad one pair of alpinestars gloves, GP1 i believe, gauntlet style. they wore out really quick. and i haven't bought another pair of alpinestars gloves since. i have 3 pair of Racer gloves.. for track days the Racer R-Safe, i have crashed 2 times on the big track, several times riding the XR100, and a few when i had my super moto. they are still useable, and i still do use them. Racer Dynamic Gortex 2 gloves for cold weather, these don't get a ton of use, but they show absolutely no wear and my daily gloves are the Racer Short Sport, which they don't make anymore.. they are the most comfortable short cuff gloves i have ever warn, and they are wearing great. no busted seams, or stitching, no tears or wearing through. i wish i could find another pair. all these gloves are over 3 years old, the short sports have seen a ton of miles, and the R-Safe have seen a ton of crashes. i cannot say enough about the company, and the quality of gloves. they aren't cheap, but they will be a pair of gloves you will own for many many years. it should say something that i still own these gloves after 3 years.... seeing as i usually sell off stuff every year and buy new lol.