In 1980, Spidi’s R&D Depar tment, which eventually will become the current SAFETY LAB, introduces a new concept of ergonomic racing glove. The shaping of Replica 77 represents the response to pro riders’ ergonomic needs now adapting to the development of new kinds of handling bars.
Direct collaboration with World Champions makes for a dramatic increase of safety and protection levels. On track expertise points to the palm as the most exposed to wearing in case of crashing. A shield formed by riveted pegs is then introduced. This solutions is welcomed since it does not compromise on hand movements and riding feeling.
An icon of 70s Italian motorbike style. Pure, unadulterated, as its components like the cotton padding, or the resistant and elastic Gütterman twisted yarn, or the strong, smooth plastics spiral YKK zipper. Components ready to take on the future.
The wise conciseness of cuts guarantee smooth performance and extreme structural resistance to stitching failures. A design nowadays capable of excite for its own essential purity, like only the vibe coming from extreme performance equipment is able to do.
COMFORT. Thanks to its surface stitching leaving all the leather fringes outside, the limited number of cuts, the unique smooth leather, this glove provides a pleasant feeling that is beyond the mere concept of comfort.
Replica 77 Glove is made of exclusive, fine Metis leather which is soft, smooth, resistant and transpiring.
It is tanned by traditional procedures, perfected by glove handcrafters and French perfumers: this glove offers unique riding sensibility on the handling bar.