Any recommendations for top notch winter gloves?
Discussion
Morning all,
With winter rapidly approaching, I have been checking through my commuting gear to see what needs to be replaced.
My Altura waterproof gloves started out waterproof and warm, but didn't stay that way for long, so rapidly became cold, wet and very, very soggy, to the point where they'd still be cold and wet by the time I went to ride home.
Does anyone therefore have any recommendations?
I'm after something very waterproof which will stand up to temperatures down to about freezing or maybe a little below, but possibly with a removable inner glove so that they're not too sweaty at 10 degrees in the rain. Much above that, and I'll just wear standard gloves anyway, as I'd soak through winter gloves from the inside as fast as the rain could from the outside!
With winter rapidly approaching, I have been checking through my commuting gear to see what needs to be replaced.
My Altura waterproof gloves started out waterproof and warm, but didn't stay that way for long, so rapidly became cold, wet and very, very soggy, to the point where they'd still be cold and wet by the time I went to ride home.
Does anyone therefore have any recommendations?
I'm after something very waterproof which will stand up to temperatures down to about freezing or maybe a little below, but possibly with a removable inner glove so that they're not too sweaty at 10 degrees in the rain. Much above that, and I'll just wear standard gloves anyway, as I'd soak through winter gloves from the inside as fast as the rain could from the outside!
I've never tried them but I hear the Rapha winter gloves are exceptional, but they should be at the price.
I suffer from Reynards and have given up to some extent, as my hands always go cold, no matter what I'm wearing. Just try to keep them as dry as possible so that it is easier to get them back up to temperature.
I suffer from Reynards and have given up to some extent, as my hands always go cold, no matter what I'm wearing. Just try to keep them as dry as possible so that it is easier to get them back up to temperature.
There was a topic on this the other day.
Same answer from me http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-e-touch-dura-gloves...
Same answer from me http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-e-touch-dura-gloves...
S10GTA said:
There was a topic on this the other day.
Same answer from me http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-e-touch-dura-gloves...
Are they really all that waterproof? They don't look it, but it's not mentioned in the description...Same answer from me http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-e-touch-dura-gloves...
I tried many pairs last winter but happily settled on Hestra Trackers http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/clothin...
I suffer with Reynauds too, yet I ride warm. 'Waterproof' is a losing battle, but windproof keeps me toasty even when wet. Hestra also happen to make the best gloves for ski touring and Alpine stuff, so they have plenty of pedigree. These are relatively thin for the protection they provide as well. When they expire I'll be buying another pair.
I suffer with Reynauds too, yet I ride warm. 'Waterproof' is a losing battle, but windproof keeps me toasty even when wet. Hestra also happen to make the best gloves for ski touring and Alpine stuff, so they have plenty of pedigree. These are relatively thin for the protection they provide as well. When they expire I'll be buying another pair.
Kermit power said:
Are they really all that waterproof? They don't look it, but it's not mentioned in the description...
They are not really winter gloves either.I can assure you, you won't be riding at freezing level with those on, they're more spring/autumn things for me. I've had a pair of Altura ones, windstopper and apparently waterproof too (they aren't) and they have got me through two winters.
okgo said:
Kermit power said:
Are they really all that waterproof? They don't look it, but it's not mentioned in the description...
They are not really winter gloves either.I can assure you, you won't be riding at freezing level with those on, they're more spring/autumn things for me. I've had a pair of Altura ones, windstopper and apparently waterproof too (they aren't) and they have got me through two winters.
That's your opinion that you won't be riding at freezing level. I've worn them for the last 5 winters, anything down to freezing and they've been great. Any less and you'd be daft to be on the road. I suffer with the cold too.
I don't buy it. I generally do not run cold and those de-feet gloves I think are not suitable for anything below 5 deg unless its a short ride for me. And I've had a couple of pairs of them.
I frequently go on rides over winter, inc the commute where it will dip negative, but the roads are dry, so need something that really does work. I also do a fair few longer rides over winter so what might be alright for a short ride may not cut it over 3.5 hours or so.
I frequently go on rides over winter, inc the commute where it will dip negative, but the roads are dry, so need something that really does work. I also do a fair few longer rides over winter so what might be alright for a short ride may not cut it over 3.5 hours or so.
okgo said:
I don't buy it. I generally do not run cold and those de-feet gloves I think are not suitable for anything below 5 deg unless its a short ride for me. And I've had a couple of pairs of them.
I frequently go on rides over winter, inc the commute where it will dip negative, but the roads are dry, so need something that really does work. I also do a fair few longer rides over winter so what might be alright for a short ride may not cut it over 3.5 hours or so.
That sounds about right to me.I frequently go on rides over winter, inc the commute where it will dip negative, but the roads are dry, so need something that really does work. I also do a fair few longer rides over winter so what might be alright for a short ride may not cut it over 3.5 hours or so.
I'm not going to ride on wet roads in sub-zero temperatures, as if I want to go ice skating, I'll do it in ice skates, but so long as it's dry, all that matters is that you have the right clothing.
When it's wet - and I mean proper wet, chucking it down for the whole of my ride in and out - then waterproof gloves are an absolute necessity for me, hence the thread.
I went looking to find out more about Gruffy's recommendation, but it seems they're impossible to buy anywhere in the UK! I did, however, find Gore Xenon Gore Tex gloves reduced from £70 to £49 at Cycle Surgery, so I've decided to try a pair of those, and will be collecting them on Wednesday.
If I'm lucky, this will mean it won't rain until February, so I won't get to try them out!
I use these having suffered for years with cold hands http://m.evanscycles.com/products/endura/fs260-pro...
I have used Endura FS260 Pro Nemo for the last two winters. It can take a while for them to get warm and if you don't wash them regularly your hands start to smell. I've tried everything and the only thing that betters them for keeping fingers warm for me are full on ski gloves with liners.
okgo said:
I've just ordered some of these to replace the Endura's which have take two years abuse on the road and mtb. I expect them to work exactly the same.JPJPJP said:
Don't.I've had about four pairs and none of them have been waterproof.om what I can tell after one of my last pairs gave up the ghost, they've just got plastic in the lining to prevent water getting through rather than any breathable material.
The problem I've always had with winter gloves is the way they're divvied up.
My night vision ones are supposedly waterproof. I've not really used them in anger yet as they're really thick and too warm for most occasions. But they come with a thin liner to make them even warmer if you need it.
There are times when you need waterproofing, but it's relatively warm. And there are time when you need warmth, but it's not wet.
I reckon the best bet would be a windproof, warm pair with a thin, gortex shell that you put over the top when it rains.
I saw a paid of ski gloves like this years ago, but I didn't buy them as it wasn't until quite a while later that I relaised how useful they'd be.
I've never found anything else similar since.
I reckon, a good pair of windstoppers and a waterproof overglove to slip on when it's chucking it down would be ideal.
Something like this perhaps...
http://www.bogotto.de/Motorcycle/Rain_Wear/Gloves/...
I've even considered just having windproof gloves and *Ahem* 'stocking up' on those clear plastic gloves they provide at garages for pumping diesel. This would be perfect on my commute, if a little slippy.
Edited by Kell on Tuesday 22 September 16:22
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