GLOVES
Kids' Mountain Bike Gloves – Fox Youth MTB Gloves
Kids' mountain bike gloves protect young riders' hands on the trail, on the pump track and at the bike park. This category at Foxracing.si brings together Fox youth MTB gloves for boys and girls, from lightweight summer models to warmer gloves for cool mornings, in sizes scaled to smaller hands. It is made for parents looking for a glove that actually fits a child's hand and stays comfortable ride after ride.
What you'll find in this category
All the gloves here are children's mountain bike gloves designed for cycling rather than general outdoor use. The typical options include:
- Full-finger trail gloves – the standard choice for MTB, covering the whole finger for grip and abrasion protection in a crash or against branches.
- Lightweight summer gloves – thin, breathable backhand fabric for hot days and long rides.
- Warmer transitional gloves – slightly heavier constructions for cold mornings, spring and autumn riding.
- Gloves with touchscreen-compatible fingertips – handy when a phone or bike computer is used on the ride.
How to choose kids' MTB gloves
- Sizing and fit: measure across the palm (excluding the thumb) or the hand width, then check the size chart. The glove should sit snug with no loose fabric at the fingertips, and no bunching in the palm, which causes blisters.
- Finger coverage: full-finger gloves are the norm for mountain biking because they protect knuckles and fingertips; half-finger gloves are more a road and casual choice.
- Palm material: a single-layer synthetic leather or silicone-printed palm gives lever feel and grip. Thinner palms mean better braking control, which matters for smaller hands with less strength.
- Closure: a slip-on cuff is quick and low-bulk; a hook-and-loop wrist strap lets you fine-tune the fit as the child grows.
- Breathability: mesh or perforated backhands keep hands cooler in summer; a brushed thumb panel is useful for wiping sweat.
- Season: thin gloves for summer, a thicker or wind-resistant pair for cold and wet rides. Many families keep both.
- Room to grow: a little space is fine, but a glove that is too big slides on the grip and reduces control.
Brands
Fox is the brand behind the gloves in this category. Fox youth MTB gloves follow the same design approach as the adult range – slim palms, stretch backhands and trail-focused fits – scaled down to children's sizes.
Frequently asked questions
What size gloves does my child need?
Measure the width of the palm across the knuckles, or the hand circumference, and compare it with the size chart for the model. If the measurement falls between two sizes, the larger one is usually the safer choice for a growing child.
Should kids wear full-finger or half-finger gloves for mountain biking?
Full-finger gloves are recommended for mountain biking. They cover the knuckles and fingertips, which are the first contact points in a fall and the parts most exposed to branches and dirt.
Do children really need cycling gloves?
They are not compulsory, but they help a lot: gloves improve grip on the bars in sweat or rain, reduce blistering on longer rides and add a layer of abrasion protection when a child comes off the bike.
How do I wash MTB gloves?
Wash them gently by hand or on a cold delicate cycle in a laundry bag, using mild detergent and no fabric softener, then air dry away from direct heat so the palm material and padding keep their shape.
Can these gloves be used for BMX or dirt jumping?
Yes. Lightweight full-finger gloves with grippy palms work equally well for BMX, pump track and dirt jump sessions, which put the same demands on grip and knuckle protection.
Browse the kids' glove range above and find the pair that fits your young rider's hands and the riding they do most.