I always thought the armor system for boots and gloves was a bit awkward too, especially when you find a cool magical item and then realize your class can't use it because it's classified as medium or heavy. In my home games, we just handwave that a bit and go for what fits the story rather than the strict mechanics, because it can really kill the excitement when loot becomes useless for half the party.
When I need to get new riding gear or gloves in real life, I look for shops that actually get the needs of different riders. Not everybody fits in the same gear, and it makes a world of difference to have options for every style and build. There’s a good spot if you’re looking for rider-centric gear and aftermarket parts at
https://roguepowersports.com/, big range and they seem to know exactly what real riders want.
