I wear the Held Galaxy glove that have rivets, and don't have any bar end issues. They have been replaced by the Phantom so can be found on closeout for 169.00. I bought a 2nd pair for backup.
I got Held Steve's this year and they are holding up well. I had some Gericke vented gloves previosly and the leather was thin and they fell apart pretty quick. Even on hot days the Helds never got particularly hot. They say the Roo leather keeps you from sliding, you hop down the road during a get off
I use Alpinestars Dry Star gloves. Full carbon on the knuckles and my hands never get wet from the rain (I ride every day here in Seattle so staying dry is a must!)
I don't have any of the gloves on your list, but I do have a pair of Racer High End gloves that are awesome. Here's a review-http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/racer-gloves/.
+1 They are the best gloves I've ever had. Better than the 3 pairs of Held's I owned.
Just bought a pair of Held Dark Steves. Nice gloves but I wouldn't say they are worth $150 (Man the weak dollar really hurts!). After almost 100 mi on the first ride I noticed that one rivet on my left hand was rubbing my Rizoma bar end. The gaunlets are long but not too long (or short like cheap gloves). I have to admit that I was after a glove w/ a decent length gauntlet. Finger length is real good. These things look like they'll just get better and better with age.
EDIT: BTW the visor wipe annoys me since I wrap my left index finger around the grip to my thumb. I could do w/ out it but hey, I live in a desert.
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