I live in the U.S. and am incredibly safety conscious when it comes to motorcycle gear. I'm willing to pay for "the best," and I don't buy simply on brand name recognition. I've found that most MC vendors either hawk their own wares (and don't disclose their ownership interest), or they're too heavily focused on the "big" brands. This is not the case with STG.
First, whenever I research a product, I always start with STG to see if they have a review; because if they do, I know I can rely on Van's and Max's objective, honest, and transparent assessment of whatever the product is. Moreover, these guys live the lifestyle and actually USE/TEST/RIDE in the gear they sell. As a MC gear consumer, this is invaluable and gives us sound credibility upon which we can rely.
A few days ago, I ordered a pair of these RST gloves from STG. This is a brand I've been aware of for awhile, yet had not purchased before. I asked Max a couple of questions, and he was swift to reply, giving his honest view on the gloves, and so I bought them. When the gloves arrived, I knew instantly I'd found my go-to brand, because the quality was/is top-notch!
I'm a self-professed "gear junkie," particularly when it comes to gloves. Candidly, my "glove-a-holicism" is a pronounced addiction, which has me in constant pursuit of the ideal glove. I am certain I found it in your Evo 4 Short CE gloves. I bought a size Small, knowing they'd stretch, and after watching Van's review. Van and Max were wonderful to deal with, and are first-rate ambassadors for the brands they sell. Moreover, they're my exclusive vendor here in the U.S. because of their credibility and transparency. These guys are not mere salesmen; rather, they live the lifestyle and stand behind the products they sell. I can't sing their praises loudly enough (same as with your gloves). The instant I put them on, the feel and fit exuded first rate quality and craftsmanship. In the 15+ pair of leather gloves I own, never before have I experienced a perfect fit in both gloves and in every single figure. Just incredible! I promptly went on a 200 mile ride and practiced slow-speed handling drills for 20 minutes. To me, it's in slow-speed practice where a glove's mettle is truly tested. Repeated, millimeter precision with varying degrees of force/pressure is exerted, and feel is paramount. Again, never before have I experienced this in a glove.