Alpinestars Techdura vs Dainese Carbon 4 Short
Which is cheaper to actually own? A live landed-cost comparison for Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and brokerage, built from the 31 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 Dainese Carbon 4 Short is CA$8 cheaper than the Alpinestars Techdura at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$130 at GPbikes against CA$138 at SportsBikeShop (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
Side by side
| Metric | Alpinestars Techdura | Dainese Carbon 4 Short |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest landed cost (Canada) | CA$138 | CA$130 |
| Cheapest in-stock retailer | SportsBikeShop | GPbikes |
| In-stock offers shipping to Canada | 16 | 10 |
| Retailers carrying it | 18 | 13 |
| Landed price range (in stock) | CA$138 – CA$542 | CA$130 – CA$704 |
| Savings potential (cheapest vs priciest) | CA$172 (56%) | CA$181 (58%) |
| MSRP (highest listed) | — | CA$260 |
| Cheapest offer vs MSRP | — | 50% below |
| Certifications listed | EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP | EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP |
| Colorways tracked | 4 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportsBikeShop | UK · 6–9 days | CA$138 | Free | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$138 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$139 | Free | None | None | CA$139 |
| J&P Cycles | US · 1-5 days | CA$112 | CA$11 | CA$0 | CA$25 | CA$148 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$88 | CA$17 | CA$19 | CA$25 | CA$149 |
| Bayside Perf. | CA · 2–5 days | CA$174 | Free | None | None | CA$174 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$85 | CA$46 | CA$23 | CA$25 | CA$179 |
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$95 | CA$43 | CA$25 | CA$25 | CA$188 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$82 | CA$61 | CA$26 | CA$25 | CA$194 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$134 | CA$49 | CA$0 | CA$25 | CA$208 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$134 | CA$49 | CA$0 | CA$25 | CA$208 |
| Dennis Kirk | US · 1–5 days | CA$154 | CA$11 | CA$30 | CA$25 | CA$220 |
| Atomic-Moto | US · 3-5 days | CA$168 | CA$14 | CA$33 | CA$25 | CA$240 |
| Motocard | ES · 8–12 days | CA$101 | CA$94 | CA$35 | CA$25 | CA$255 |
| MotoSport | US · 3–6 days | CA$168 | CA$49 | CA$39 | CA$25 | CA$281 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | US · 3–5 days | CA$168 | CA$73 | CA$43 | CA$25 | CA$309 |
| Infinity Motorcycles | UK · 5–10 days | CA$92 | CA$346 | CA$79 | CA$25 | CA$542 |
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPbikes | CA · 1–4 days | CA$130 | Free | None | None | CA$130 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$208 | Free | None | None | CA$208 |
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$119 | CA$43 | CA$25 | CA$25 | CA$212 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$118 | CA$46 | CA$26 | CA$25 | CA$215 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$173 | CA$17 | CA$29 | CA$25 | CA$244 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$134 | CA$61 | CA$30 | CA$25 | CA$250 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$199 | CA$49 | CA$38 | CA$25 | CA$311 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$199 | CA$49 | CA$38 | CA$25 | CA$311 |
| Moto Central | UK · 7–12 days | CA$150 | CA$105 | CA$39 | CA$25 | CA$319 |
| Infinity Motorcycles | UK · 5–10 days | CA$242 | CA$346 | CA$91 | CA$25 | CA$704 |
Same retailer, both models
8 retailers stock both models for Canada. Shop for shop, the Alpinestars Techdura is cheaper at 8 and the Dainese Carbon 4 Short at 0.
| Retailer | Alpinestars Techdura | Dainese Carbon 4 Short | Cheaper here | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Motorcycles | CA$542 | CA$704 | Alpinestars Techdura | CA$162 |
| Cycle Gear | CA$208 | CA$311 | Alpinestars Techdura | CA$103 |
| RevZilla | CA$208 | CA$311 | Alpinestars Techdura | CA$103 |
| Motardinn | CA$149 | CA$244 | Alpinestars Techdura | CA$95 |
| FortNine | CA$139 | CA$208 | Alpinestars Techdura | CA$69 |
| Motostorm | CA$194 | CA$250 | Alpinestars Techdura | CA$56 |
| ChromeBurner | CA$179 | CA$215 | Alpinestars Techdura | CA$36 |
| FC-Moto | CA$188 | CA$212 | Alpinestars Techdura | CA$24 |
How much of the price is duty and shipping
At its cheapest offer (SportsBikeShop, CA$138) the Alpinestars Techdura's delivered price includes CA$0 of import duty and brokerage (0% of the total) and free shipping. Across the 14 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 21% of the delivered price. 2 of 16 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
The Dainese Carbon 4 Short's cheapest offer (GPbikes, CA$130) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. Across the 8 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 21% of the delivered price. 2 of 10 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 Techdura: EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP. Dainese Carbon 4 Short: 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 Techdura | Dainese Carbon 4 Short |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | CA$138 | CA$130 |
| USA | US$78 | US$120 |
| UK | £54 | £78 |
| EU | €61 | €105 |
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 25 in-stock listings tracked for the Alpinestars Techdura, landed prices to Canada run from CA$138 at SportsBikeShop up to CA$542 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$172 (56%).
Across the 13 in-stock listings tracked for the Dainese Carbon 4 Short, landed prices to Canada run from CA$130 at GPbikes up to CA$704 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$181 (58%).
On list price, the Dainese Carbon 4 Short carries a CA$260 MSRP and its cheapest current offer is 50% below it.
Offers & stock, per model
Alpinestars Techdura Gloves
Delivered to Canada from CA$138 at SportsBikeShop (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 16 offers from 16 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
18 stores carry it, 16 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Dainese Carbon 4 Short Leather Gloves
Delivered to Canada from CA$130 at GPbikes (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 10 offers from 10 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
13 stores carry it, 10 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper in Canada, the Alpinestars Techdura or the Dainese Carbon 4 Short?
Delivered to Canada, the Dainese Carbon 4 Short is CA$8 cheaper than the Alpinestars Techdura at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$130 at GPbikes against CA$138 at SportsBikeShop (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
How many retailers sell the Alpinestars Techdura and the Dainese Carbon 4 Short to Canada?
Shipping to Canada, ALLR tracks 16 in-stock offers for the Alpinestars Techdura from 16 retailers and 10 in-stock offers for the Dainese Carbon 4 Short from 10 retailers. Retailers tracking each model in total, including some out of stock today: the Alpinestars Techdura 18, the Dainese Carbon 4 Short 13.
How much of the delivered price is import duty and brokerage?
At its cheapest offer (SportsBikeShop, CA$138) the Alpinestars Techdura's delivered price includes CA$0 of import duty and brokerage (0% of the total) and free shipping. The Dainese Carbon 4 Short's cheapest offer (GPbikes, CA$130) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. Across the 14 retailers shipping the Alpinestars Techdura from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 21% of the delivered price. Across the 8 retailers shipping the Dainese Carbon 4 Short from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 21% of the delivered price.
Which retailers sell both the Alpinestars Techdura and the Dainese Carbon 4 Short, and where is each cheaper?
8 retailers stock both models in Canada-shippable stock. The Alpinestars Techdura is cheaper at 8 of them and the Dainese Carbon 4 Short at 0; the widest same-shop gap is CA$162 at Infinity Motorcycles, where the Alpinestars Techdura is cheaper.
Do the Alpinestars Techdura and the Dainese Carbon 4 Short carry the same safety certifications?
ALLR's catalog lists EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP for the Alpinestars Techdura and EN 13594, EN 13594 L1, EN 13594 KP for the Dainese Carbon 4 Short. 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.