Best Kids Bike Gloves (Toddler, Mountain Bike, BMX)

When my little guy first started biking with us (at 12 months), he immediately noticed that everybody else had bike gloves on and HE DIDN’T. After letting him wear my gloves for a ride or two, we went on the hunt to find him a pair of little gloves that fit him.

At that point in time, he obviously didn’t NEED gloves, but they did help make biking with the family fun for him. And now that he’s older and racing BMX and riding downhill mountain bikes, gloves have saved his little palms from getting scraped up more than a time or two.

But not all gloves are created equally. After a decade of testing kids bikes, riding with my son, and coaching other kids, the gloves listed here are my top picks. I’ve included gloves for toddlers and preschoolers, for bigger kids, for mountain biking and BMX, and for cold weather riding.

Our Top Picks

FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

ZippyRooz

Woom TENS

Mac Ride

FOR BIG KIDS

Giro DND Jr II

FOR MOUNTAIN BIKE AND BMX

100% iTrack

Fox Dirtpaw

Specialized Trail

Sendy

COLD WEATHER GLOVES

Woom Warm Tens

ZippyRooz

Does your one year-old NEED bike gloves? Probably not.

But when my then 12-month old started asking to wear my bike gloves, I figured we should get him some of his own. The ZippyRooz are some of the only bike gloves that will fit kids this young. They also come in cute designs, and come in both half-finger and full-finger versions.

The half-finger gloves have pull loops to help kids take them off on their own (genius!). Three sizes fit kiddos ages 1-6.

Read Our Review: ZippyRooz

Woom TENS Bike Gloves

The Woom Tens Bike Gloves actually work well for bigger kids too, but the smallest sizes fit little ones as young as 3. They come in multiple colors to match your child’s bike (if they have a Woom).

The gloves slip on and off easily without any velcro, and don’t have any weird seams to irritate sensitive kids. They are pretty lightweight, but the synthetic leather palms and silicon grips do a good job of protecting little hands.

Mac Ride Gloves

For real trail worthy gloves for the teeny tiniest riders, you can’t beat the Mac Ride gloves. Made by the creator’s of the Mac Ride bike seat, these children’s gloves come in three sizes for kiddos ages 1 to 6.

These gloves are a bit more durable than the other toddler gloves on this list. The protection on the palm is substantial and the index finger and thumb are reinforced.

Like you find on many adult gloves, the fingers have silicone pads that are touch screen compatible. Which means you can enlist your child to take vid of you hitting that jump.

Giro DND Jr II

If your kiddo is already rocking a Giro helmet, the Giro DND Jr gloves match! The wide opening and Velcro strap make it possible for kids to get these on all by themselves.

These are some of the higher quality kids bike gloves we’ve tested and provide a snug but flexible fit. Four sizes fit riders ages 4-12.

100% iTrack

If you’re looking for a REAL mountain bike glove for your little ripper, look no further than the 100% iTrack.  It’s sort of pricey for a kids bike glove, but it offers excellent protection for little hands and it also has the coolness factor.  These are minimalistic gloves so work great for riding in hot weather.

Read Our Review: 100% iTrack

Fox Dirtpaw

If you have a child that is either going big at the bike park or is extra crash prone, the Fox Dirtpaw should be your top pick.  These are heavy-duty gloves with extra protection on the palms and knuckles. 

The Dirtpaw gloves are what we put on our son for lift-assist days at the bike park and for serious trail rides.  They are thicker and warmer than most the gloves on this list, so they also work well for cooler weather riding.

Read Our Review: Fox Dirtpaw gloves

Specialized Trail Youth Glove

An AX suede palm does most of the gripping duty on these miniaturized gloves. Silicone on the finger tips helps with braking and the upper nylon mesh keeps things light and comfortable. As with many other gloves, they will do the job and add some cushion to the ride. Specialized has four youth sizes that should cover a fairly wide age range.

Read Our Review: Specialized Trail Youth Gloves

Woom Warm TENS

We love just about everything that Woom makes. The Woom Warm TENS gloves will protect kids from snow, rain, wind, and cold.

The gloves are also reflective which helps in the lower light conditions we ride in during the winter months. The elastic cuffs are nice and wide, and the gloves are easy for kids to take on and off thanks to the fabric grip strip.

Why You Should Buy Your Child Bike Gloves

When parents buy their child a new bike, I always recommend getting a new helmet AND gloves at the same time. Here’s why.

Safety 

Along with a helmet, I consider bike gloves as essential safety gear. Bike gloves protect little hands in the event of a fall or crash.

Many tears and skinned palms can be avoided by wearing a bike glove. If you’ve ever picked gravel out of a child’s hand, you know what I’m talking about.

Grip

For toddlers and real young kids, this probably doesn’t matter so much. Once kids start riding harder and farther, however, a bike glove can be useful for providing grip. Sweaty little hands can slip off bars if they are bare.

Fun

For under $20, gloves can go a long way towards making a child excited to bike. Even for toddlers who are riding in a bike seat or trailer, bike gloves can make the experience more fun.

Warmth

Not all bike gloves will keep your child’s hands warm, but some are designed for cooler weather riding. These work better for biking than generic gloves.

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