Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF vs RST Vortek
Which is cheaper to actually own? A live landed-cost comparison for Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and brokerage, built from the 32 retailer listings ALLR tracks across both models. Every figure below is current tracker data, identical to what each product's own page shows.
Delivered to Canada, the RST Vortek is CA$8 cheaper than the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$88 at SportsBikeShop against CA$96 at Royal Distributing (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.

Side by side
| Metric | Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF | RST Vortek |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest landed cost (Canada) | CA$96 | CA$88 |
| Cheapest in-stock retailer | Royal Distributing | SportsBikeShop |
| In-stock offers shipping to Canada | 15 | 12 |
| Retailers carrying it | 18 | 14 |
| Landed price range (in stock) | CA$96 – CA$326 | CA$88 – CA$533 |
| Savings potential (cheapest vs priciest) | CA$230 (71%) | CA$92 (51%) |
| MSRP (highest listed) | CA$213 | — |
| Cheapest offer vs MSRP | 55% below | — |
| Certifications listed | EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP | EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP |
| Colorways tracked | 3 | 1 |
| Category | Gloves | Gloves |
What each retailer charges, delivered to Canada
Every in-stock retailer that ships to Canada, with its cheapest offer broken into item price, shipping, import duty and customs brokerage. The landed total is the sum of the four; GST/HST is not included, the same basis as each product's own page.
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Distributing | CA · 2–5 days | CA$96 | Free | None | None | CA$96 |
| Revco | CA · 2–5 days | CA$96 | CA$10 | None | None | CA$106 |
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$69 | CA$43 | CA$20 | CA$25 | CA$157 |
| Bayside Perf. | CA · 2–5 days | CA$160 | Free | None | None | CA$160 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$68 | CA$46 | CA$21 | CA$25 | CA$160 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$164 | Free | None | None | CA$164 |
| SportsBikeShop | UK · 6–9 days | CA$177 | Free | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$177 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$127 | CA$17 | CA$26 | CA$25 | CA$195 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$108 | CA$61 | CA$30 | CA$25 | CA$224 |
| J&P Cycles | US · 1-5 days | CA$182 | CA$11 | CA$35 | CA$25 | CA$253 |
| Atomic-Moto | US · 3-5 days | CA$182 | CA$14 | CA$35 | CA$25 | CA$256 |
| Motocard | ES · 8–12 days | CA$124 | CA$94 | CA$39 | CA$25 | CA$282 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$181 | CA$49 | CA$42 | CA$25 | CA$297 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$181 | CA$49 | CA$42 | CA$25 | CA$297 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | US · 3–5 days | CA$182 | CA$73 | CA$46 | CA$25 | CA$326 |
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportsBikeShop | UK · 6–9 days | CA$88 | Free | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$88 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$100 | Free | None | None | CA$100 |
| Rider's Choice | CA · 1–3 days | CA$100 | Free | None | None | CA$100 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$69 | CA$17 | CA$16 | CA$25 | CA$127 |
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$71 | CA$43 | CA$21 | CA$25 | CA$160 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$71 | CA$46 | CA$21 | CA$25 | CA$163 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$91 | CA$49 | CA$0 | CA$25 | CA$165 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$91 | CA$49 | CA$0 | CA$25 | CA$165 |
| RST | UK · 7-12 days | CA$93 | CA$38 | CA$24 | CA$25 | CA$180 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | US · 3–5 days | CA$91 | CA$73 | CA$0 | CA$25 | CA$189 |
| Moto Central | UK · 7–12 days | CA$70 | CA$105 | CA$31 | CA$25 | CA$231 |
| Infinity Motorcycles | UK · 5–10 days | CA$85 | CA$346 | CA$77 | CA$25 | CA$533 |
Same retailer, both models
8 retailers stock both models for Canada. Shop for shop, the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF is cheaper at 2 and the RST Vortek at 6.
| Retailer | Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF | RST Vortek | Cheaper here | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportbikeTrackGear | CA$326 | CA$189 | RST Vortek | CA$137 |
| Cycle Gear | CA$297 | CA$165 | RST Vortek | CA$132 |
| RevZilla | CA$297 | CA$165 | RST Vortek | CA$132 |
| SportsBikeShop | CA$177 | CA$88 | RST Vortek | CA$89 |
| Motardinn | CA$195 | CA$127 | RST Vortek | CA$68 |
| FortNine | CA$164 | CA$100 | RST Vortek | CA$64 |
| ChromeBurner | CA$160 | CA$163 | Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF | CA$3 |
| FC-Moto | CA$157 | CA$160 | Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF | CA$3 |
How much of the price is duty and shipping
The Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF's cheapest offer (Royal Distributing, CA$96) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. Across the 11 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 22% of the delivered price. 4 of 15 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
At its cheapest offer (SportsBikeShop, CA$88) the RST Vortek's delivered price includes CA$0 of import duty and brokerage (0% of the total) and free shipping. Across the 10 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 20% of the delivered price. 2 of 12 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
Duty and brokerage apply to retailers shipping from outside Canada; GST/HST is not included in any figure on this page.
Certifications listed in ALLR's catalog
Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF: EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP. RST Vortek: EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP. Both list the same standards. “Not listed” means the retailer data ALLR tracks does not state it, not that the product lacks it; confirm on the retailer's page for the exact variant you buy.
Lowest delivered price by market
| Delivered to | Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF | RST Vortek |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | CA$96 | CA$88 |
| USA | US$79 | US$54 |
| UK | £51 | £38 |
| EU | €69 | €53 |
Canada is live; the US, UK and EU figures come from ALLR's per-market price aggregate and can trail the live Canada figure by hours.
How the prices compare
Across the 26 in-stock listings tracked for the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF, landed prices to Canada run from CA$96 at Royal Distributing up to CA$326 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$230 (71%).
Across the 16 in-stock listings tracked for the RST Vortek, landed prices to Canada run from CA$88 at SportsBikeShop up to CA$533 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$92 (51%).
On list price, the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF carries a CA$213 MSRP and its cheapest current offer is 55% below it.
Offers & stock, per model
Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar® XF Gloves
Delivered to Canada from CA$96 at Royal Distributing (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 15 offers from 15 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
18 stores carry it, 15 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
RST Vortek Gloves
Delivered to Canada from CA$88 at SportsBikeShop (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 12 offers from 12 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
14 stores carry it, 12 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper in Canada, the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF or the RST Vortek?
Delivered to Canada, the RST Vortek is CA$8 cheaper than the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$88 at SportsBikeShop against CA$96 at Royal Distributing (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
How many retailers sell the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF and the RST Vortek to Canada?
Shipping to Canada, ALLR tracks 15 in-stock offers for the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF from 15 retailers and 12 in-stock offers for the RST Vortek from 12 retailers. Retailers tracking each model in total, including some out of stock today: the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF 18, the RST Vortek 14.
How much of the delivered price is import duty and brokerage?
The Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF's cheapest offer (Royal Distributing, CA$96) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. At its cheapest offer (SportsBikeShop, CA$88) the RST Vortek's delivered price includes CA$0 of import duty and brokerage (0% of the total) and free shipping. Across the 11 retailers shipping the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 22% of the delivered price. Across the 10 retailers shipping the RST Vortek from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 20% of the delivered price.
Which retailers sell both the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF and the RST Vortek, and where is each cheaper?
8 retailers stock both models in Canada-shippable stock. The Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF is cheaper at 2 of them and the RST Vortek at 6; the widest same-shop gap is CA$137 at SportbikeTrackGear, where the RST Vortek is cheaper.
Do the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF and the RST Vortek carry the same safety certifications?
ALLR's catalog lists EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP for the Alpinestars Hyde XT Drystar XF and EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP for the RST Vortek. Both list the same standards. "Not listed" means the retailer data ALLR tracks does not state it, not that the product lacks it; confirm on the retailer's page for the exact variant.
Do these prices include GST/HST?
No. Prices are landed costs to Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and customs brokerage. Destination sales tax (GST/HST) is not included, so the retailer's checkout total can be higher; the figures here use the same basis as each product's own ALLR page.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure on this page is live tracker data, prices checked Oct 24, 2026, the same numbers shown on each product's ALLR page. Landed cost means item price + shipping + import duty + customs brokerage to Canada, converted to CAD; retailers are ranked by that all-in figure, not the sticker price. Read the full methodology. Prices and stock move daily, and the retailer's own checkout is always the final source of truth. This comparison covers price, availability and catalog data only — it makes no claim about fit, comfort or performance.
