We reviewed 4 karting gloves across every price tier. Below you'll find the top picks by budget, a full comparison table, and straight-talking buying advice.
The GPX v2 is what most serious karters wear — thin enough to feel everything, grippy enough to hold a slippery steering wheel all day.
Shop on Amazon →Bell's name on an affordable karting glove — meets the baseline requirement and gets beginners on track without a significant investment.
Shop on Amazon →Sparco's Slalom+ delivers their trademark quality in an affordable karting-specific cut that fits junior and adult hands equally well.
Shop on Amazon →| Product | Brand | Certification | Tier | Price | Rating | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpinestars GPX v2 | Alpinestars | CIK-FIA approved | Pro | $60-$90 | ★★★★½ 4.8 | Shop → |
| OMP KS-2 Art Karting Gloves | OMP Racing | CIK-FIA | Value | $35-$55 | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | Shop → |
| Sparco Slalom+ Karting Gloves | Sparco | CIK-FIA | Value | $40-$60 | ★★★★½ 4.5 | Shop → |
| Bell Pro Karting Gloves | Bell Racing | CIK-FIA | Budget | $25-$40 | ★★★★☆ 4.1 | Shop → |
Race Gear Lab is part of the racingnear.me network — find tracks, compare gear, and hit the track.
Race tracks, HPDE events, drift spots & drag strips across America
Go kart tracks — indoor, outdoor, arrive-and-drive & competitive
Sim racing centers, VR experiences & esports venues near you
Race Gear