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Alpinestars Tech 1-KX V4 Kart Gloves

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FIA 8877-2022 racing gloves cut snug for wheel feel, sizes XS to XXL. Send us your palm measurement and we will confirm the size first time.

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The Alpinestars Tech 1-KX V4 Kart Gloves, SKU ALS355-18241, are FIA 8877-2022 certified karting gloves positioned at the premium end of the Alpinestars karting glove range. They are cut and constructed with direct input from competitive drivers and carry the current FIA karting approval standard.

The palm and finger grip uses a three-dimensional silicone print in a pattern that follows the natural flexion of the hand on a steering wheel, providing consistent contact without bunching or folding. The outer seams are positioned on the back of the hand rather than where the fingers contact the wheel, which reduces pressure points over a full race session. A bonded stretch lining bonds directly to the outer material, eliminating the gap between hand and glove that causes the bunching that reduces feedback. The finger and thumb tips of the index and second finger are touch-screen compatible.

The glove is pre-curved so the natural resting position of the fingers matches the arc of the wheel without the driver having to force the fit. This reduces the grip effort required during sustained laps and cuts down on fatigue during longer events.

The Tech 1-KX V4 comes in eight colour options including white/black/gold, fluro yellow/black, and black/red in sizes XS through XXL. Drivers who want FIA-certified protection at a lower price should look at the Tech 1-K V3 at £77, which carries the same FIA 8877-2022 standard with a simpler construction. For wet conditions, the Tempest V3 at £86 is the dedicated wet-weather glove in the karting range. We stock the full Tech 1-KX V4 range at our Nottingham warehouse; lead time is 2 to 3 working days for most sizes.

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Karting glove size guide

Kart gloves are all sold in letters, and the letters do not mean the same thing at each brand. An Alpinestars M and a Sparco XS fit the same hand. One measurement sorts it out.

Measure your palm

1Around the knucklesAcross the widest part of the palm, at the base of the fingers. Leave the thumb out.
2Loose fistClosed just enough that the hand is in a driving shape.
3Dominant handUsually the slightly bigger one, and gloves come as a pair in one size.

Your size in each brand

Palm (cm) Numeric Sparco OMP Alpinestars
18 – 19 6 XXXS 3XS –
19 – 20.5 7 XXS 2XS –
20.5 – 21.5 8 XS XS M
21.5 – 22.5 9 S S L
22.5 – 23.5 10 M M L / XL
23.5 – 24.5 11 L L / XL XL
24.5 – 25 12 XL XL XXL
25 – 25.5 13 XXL XXL XXL

Sparco and OMP put their letter row two steps up the numeric ladder, so their XS is a numeric 8. Alpinestars map letters straight onto it, so their M is that same numeric 8. That is why the Alpinestars column sits two letters higher all the way down.

Full charts

SparcoXXS to XXL. The widest kart glove range we carry.▼
Letter Numeric Palm (cm)
XXS 7 19 – 20.5
XS 8 20.5 – 21.5
S 9 21.5 – 22.5
M 10 22.5 – 23.5
L 11 23.5 – 24.5
XL 12 24.5 – 25
XXL 13 25 – 25.5
OMPXXS to XL. Within half a centimetre of Sparco throughout.▼
Letter Numeric Palm (cm)
XXS 7 20 – 20.7
XS 8 20.8 – 21.5
S 9 21.6 – 22.3
M 10 22.4 – 23
L 11 23.1 – 23.7
XL 12 23.8 – 24.8
AlpinestarsS to XXL. Their bands are exactly 8, 8½, 9, 9½ and 10 inches.▼
Letter Hand palm (cm)
S 17.8 – 20.3
M 20.3 – 21.6
L 21.6 – 22.9
XL 22.9 – 24.1
XXL 24.1 – 25.4

The Tech 1-KX V4 is also sold in XS. Alpinestars publish measurements for S to XXL only, so ring us with your palm measurement for the XS rather than working it out from the S row.

Small hands and junior driversSparco and OMP go down to XXS, which is a 19 to 20.7 cm palm, and that is the smallest kart glove on the site. Alpinestars stop at S. If you are buying for a child measure first, because below about 19 cm none of these will fit properly and we would rather tell you that before you order.

How a kart glove should fit

Tight, with no slack in the palm

Any spare material rolls up under your hand on the rim and you lose feel through the wheel, which is the whole point of wearing them. Slightly tight when new is usually right. Leather and suede give a little over the first few sessions; a knitted or stretch fabric glove does not, so buy that one to fit on day one.

Wet weather gloves go over nothing

The Sparco K-Tide, OMP Rain-K and Alpinestars Tempest are wet gloves worn on their own, not over a dry pair. Size them the same as your normal gloves rather than going up.

Standards

FIA 8877-2022 is the current kart clothing standard. Gloves marked Non-CIK or Non-FIA are practice, wet weather or arrive-and-drive gloves. Both appear in this category, so check the approval on the product if you are running in a championship.

Send us your palm measurementGive us the number in centimetres and the glove you are looking at and we will confirm the letter. Call 0115 989 3488 or email Sales@GSMPerformance.co.uk.

Sparco from sparco-official.com. OMP from the size chart on their Tecnica glove page. Alpinestars from the size guide on their Tech-1 Race V4 page. All checked 2 August 2026.

Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Alpinestars Tech 1-KX V3 Kart Boots – Now Available in Two New Colour Options. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.

What size should I order?
Sizes run from XS to XXL. Measure around your palm at the knuckles and go snug: kart steering is all feel, and loose material between you and the wheel costs grip. Junior sizes are in the range for young drivers, and we will happily confirm sizing from a measurement.

Are they legal for competition karting?
These gloves are homologated to FIA 8877-2022, the current FIA karting standard, which is what scrutineers look for in championship karting.

What makes a kart glove different from a race glove?
Grip and abrasion rather than fire. Kart gloves put silicone or reinforced material on the palm for an unassisted wheel and are built to survive contact with tarmac, while car racing gloves are fire-resistant and FIA 8856 homologated. Our racing gloves guide covers the car side if you need both.

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Items we do not hold extend to around 20 days.

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Guides and advice

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