Supreme x Vanson Leathers X-Ray Gloves
The original behind the Supreme x Vanson Leathers X-Ray Gloves is the Vanson Leathers X-Ray Glove (ROCK) — $229 retail vs Supreme's $248.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Vanson X-Ray Glove is a black leather motorcycle glove with white cowhide bones stitched anatomically across the back of the hand and fingers, built on the pattern Vanson has used for its Bones line since the 1970s. Vanson Leathers was founded in 1974 in Fall River, Massachusetts, and remains one of the few American manufacturers making competition-grade motorcycle leathers in-house. Construction is naked cowhide with a 3 3/4-inch integrated zippered gauntlet cuff and a one-piece hand panel that wraps the index-finger side without a seam. The white bones double as an ablative top layer for abrasion resistance. The Supreme FW17 version is the same Vanson-made glove, offered in black, red, and blue with a small Supreme tab at the cuff.
About Vanson Leathers
Vanson Leathers is an American motorcycle apparel manufacturer founded in 1974 by Mike van der Sleesen and Jamie Goodson in Boston, Massachusetts. The company's name is a portmanteau of the founders' surnames. Production moved to Fall River in 1987, where it still operates from the Laurel Lake Mill. Vanson made its reputation building racing leathers for Daytona 200 winner Dale Singleton in 1979, and has since outfitted riders including Freddie Spencer, Giacomo Agostini, and Nicky Hayden. Each jacket is cut and sewn by hand, with up to 126 steps per garment. Supreme has collaborated with Vanson on leather jackets and racing suits.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $248 |
|---|---|
| Vanson Leathers retail | $229 |
| Hype tax | +8% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vanson Leathers X-Ray Gloves just the regular X-Ray Glove (ROCK)?
The Supreme x Vanson Leathers X-Ray Gloves, released in Fall/Winter 2017, is based on the Vanson Leathers X-Ray Glove (ROCK). Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Vanson Leathers X-Ray Glove (ROCK) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vanson Leathers X-Ray Glove (ROCK) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $248 for the Supreme x Vanson Leathers X-Ray Gloves; the Vanson Leathers X-Ray Glove (ROCK) retails for $229. That's a 8% markup — buying the original saves you $19, or 8% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Vanson Leathers X-Ray Glove (ROCK)?
You can buy the Vanson Leathers X-Ray Glove (ROCK) direct from Vanson Leathers. Retail price is $229. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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