Held Shortcuff OG Manta Ray
Kenneth Moonitz
Gloves don’t usually stick around for 15 years.
These did.
I don’t even remember the exact model name at this point—just that they’re a pair of Held short cuff motorcycle gloves with a titanium knuckle, and somehow they’ve outlived just about everything else in my gear rotation. These are my go-to summer gloves. Short cuff, lightweight, tons of airflow—basically the opposite of a full race gauntlet. Easy to throw on, easy to live with, and comfortable pretty much all the time.
They’ve never seen a crash (knock on wood), but they’ve seen everything else—heat, miles, daily use, and years of abuse. And yeah… they’re definitely showing it.
There are some solid holes worn through the palms at this point, which probably says more about how much they’ve been used than anything else. Fifteen years of gripping bars will do that.
Despite that, they’re still one of those pieces of gear I keep around. Not because they’re perfect—but because they’ve earned it.
At some point, I’ll retire them.
…but not today. 🤙
