NEW SHOEI Glamster Review 

I've had mine a few months now and absolutely love it. It's the go-to for pretty much any ride, good in winter too with the pinlock visor. The tint isn't so dark so you're able to ride home after dark if you get caught out! Love it and well worth the money.

This is the best helmet design i have seen

I have it I absolutely love it 😊, the only thing that would make this helmet perfect would be a photochromic CPB-1 visor with pin lock… Please UR can you communicate this to Shoei so they would make one, I know they have them for other helmets so why not this one?

Can’t wait to upgrade to this helmet. Looking forward to the new season

I have one and it's not any good. 1 During winter it's very cold as its has got those permanent open chin vents. 2 the visor only has 3 tensor levels and no very small town riding vent. 3 During colder days The visor fogs up ALOT. The pinlock doesn't seal well on the bottom therfore resulting on massive amounts of fog in the nose and surrounding areas. 4 Its not areodinamic over 70 mph 5 its very noisy.

I hope we see them in the US soon...

With the new ECE 2206 standards, prices increased by almost 20% vs 2205 . This is one of the best helmet on the mkt, anyway the new price of 450 GBP (505 Euro) is hard to pay. The previous 2205 version is currently offered for (average) 320 GBP (basic colours) by some shops on the web. 2205's is cheaper, lighter, smaller. I'll look for that

Good helmet, fits super tight for me so i bought smaller cheekpads and solved that. Its my first “retro styled” helmet… but it is a loud helmet compared to any other shoeis ive owned so ill be looking for a different helmet for higher speed touring. Another part of it being so slim on the head (which i love) is to make sure your comms fits in it without killing your ears… my cardos speakers are a bit too thick

Absolutely outstanding review of the helmet that I just ordered. Everything about this helmet was explained in very concise detail which made my decision to purchase it that much easier. You now have a new subscriber! 🇺🇸👍✌️

I wanted the glamster but in the U.S. it’s a no go. Settled for the AGV 3000. Been standing well for 2 years now, still want a shoei though.

Didn’t like the name at first, actually still don’t, but it’s a brilliant all round helmet! Even quieter than my Neotec II (which is heavy & loud by comparison to other modular helmets). One thing I’d like to see is a photochromic visor for this model. I have one on my NXR and it’s brilliant, especially if you’re gonna make changing visors out a pita! Overall 9/10 for the Glamster 💯

It’s still disappointing that Shoei hasn’t made a DOT approved version of this.

Amazing minimal design, I have been using one for almost two years and there isn't really any major flaw to address for the Glamster! However it must be taken for what is meant to be, is a retro styled helmet ideally appealing cafe racer, retro bikes and such...which in practical terms means, do not expect to wear it for highway/motorway trips and get the same level of comfort you could get from similiar priced helmets that use more modern designs...I mean there are certain compromise to deal with, to match the Glamster style, for instance the lower profile line that gives the chin that kind of 70s look...means that there isn't much distance (hence padding) from the rider's ears and the helmet lower edge, which I suspect must be the reason why the helmet is quite noisy yet around 100 kmh. But again I suppose that people aiming at these type of helmets are riding a classic bike or cafe racer, which means they are used to relative comfort like wind protection etc.

Whats the difference 1 and 2 black helmet?

I bought one from you a few weeks ago, got a great discount on the outgoing 22-05 spec, so comfortable, light and quiet too. I was impressed with the instore service, left to browse but was attended to quickly when I was ready to try out some 'lids. The only two small criticisms of the 'Glamster', other than the name of course, is that it's a little tight around the ears, but that I can rectify with some minor adjustment of the position once on and buckled up. The other is that there's no 'drop down sun visor' or a factory tinted visor currently available? But, to be perfectly honest, these are fairly minor points and I've put up with far worse in the past!

Bought mine last year after using a Shoei Qwest for several years. Thoughts so far are these. It looks great and feels much smaller and lighter on your head than the Qwest which is a real positive and the noise levels are the same with the chin guard fitted on both helmets. The downside of the Glamster is the visor, it’s either fully open or closed which prevents riding with it cracked open a few mm - this does restrict ventilation. The visor system is just not that great unfortunately. Another thing is the tinted visor is quite dark restricting it’s use for all conditions. Much better to offer a light tint that can be left fitted all the time - the Qwest offered this and I never needed to change the light tint visor the whole time a I used it. I still love the Glamster and would buy another but it’s not perfect.

I have the generation 1 Glamster. It’s a classic. The only issue i have it gets very hot to wear in the summer.

It just needs deeper speaker pockets or any pockets for that matter. I still rock the version 1 but it is impossible to wear with speakers for me :/

you forgot the incredible edition of the Shoei Glamster, 06 Cheetah!!!

I wish they would come out with a DOT approved version.

Great video! Will you be restocking the resurrection black style? Would love to purchase!

I would consider it if front vents could be closed…not great in cold weather. Not a fan of the visor screw either. Otherwise, beautiful classic look.

Regarding safety and comfort i.e. road noise ventilation etc how does the Glamster compare to the Shoei NXR2? I'm tossing up between these two. I do prefer the look of the Glamster but dont wanna sacrifice safety obviously.

Wish you guys had a store in the US.

Photo chromatic visor would be a nice optional extra

I have sport bike but i really like the retro style of this helmet how does it perform on high speed?

Is there anyway for someone in the US to get one of these?

I just ordered one of these and would appreciate you showing some of the extra visors for it. Thinking about going for a darker shade to wear with my eyeglases but i'm not sure. looks abit to dark if i end up riding at night. What do you think?

Like this helmet but will it accommodate sena 10s intercom ? Ta for any help 👍

Is it friendly for eye glasses wearer?

Is it the same basic flimsy visor and those screws made out of butter ?

Does it comes with speaker pocket or still the same with the previous version?

If I wear a Large for the Shoei RF-1200, will I wear a large for the Glamster?

would love if this had some visor detents. it looks like it just goes from fully closed to fully open?

Does the internals have pockets for intercom speakers ?

I like the look more than the RF1400.

can you fit a packtalk bold comms unit into it ?

Audio pockets?

Best one for sure!

cons to my old nxr - there is no photochromic visor :/

still not available in North America.......

Do these fit true to the sizing chart? I'm a 57cm Head Diameter and want to get this in a Medium but I feel like a Large would be to big.

*AGV or Shoei, which helmet is best helmet?*

Larger shell size sucks but how much larger is it?

Bought the outgoing model from urban rider this week, it's a bargain at £290....

How come I cant find it in the USA?

how noisy is it?

What jacket is that?

It’s crazy to me that all modern helmets don’t come with a UV transitions shield option nowadays. Wonder the reason, cause they’re a game changer?

Looks like Venom lol

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Helmet is illegal in the U.S.A. Haha, go figure!