The Troy Lee Designs Air Glove Proton is a lightweight MTB glove for riders who want a close connection to the bar without the bulk of heavy protection. It suits Trail and Enduro riding, particularly in warm or dry conditions where airflow matters.

Its black Proton finish keeps the look understated, while the slim construction keeps the controls easy to read through the hands. The Troy Lee Designs Air Glove Proton is a practical choice for long climbs, bike-park laps and everyday trail rides alike.

Key characteristics

• Micro-mesh upper – lets more air move across the back of the hand on hot rides.
• Single-layer palm – keeps the feel at the grips and brake levers direct rather than padded and vague.
• Laser-perforated palm – adds ventilation where hands commonly warm up against the bar.
• Moulded compression cuff – sits securely at the wrist without a bulky closure.
• Silicone print on the braking fingers – helps maintain a dependable hold on the levers when the trail gets rough.
• Conductive thumb and index finger – makes it easier to use a touchscreen without removing a glove.
• Black Proton colourway – a low-key finish that pairs easily with most riding kit.

On the trail

This is the sort of glove that largely disappears once you are riding. The thin palm keeps feedback from the grips clear, which is useful when placing the front wheel through roots, loose corners or braking bumps. Ventilation is noticeably more appropriate for warmer days than a heavily padded glove, while the silicone detail helps when fingers are working the brake levers repeatedly on a descent.

Recommendation

Choose the Troy Lee Designs Air Glove Proton if you ride Trail or Enduro and favour bar feel, ventilation and a close fit over added padding. It is especially well suited to warmer-weather riding and riders who want one straightforward glove for regular MTB use.