Winter Gloves recommendations

Stumbled upon this, not sure if it's popped up before, but couldn't help but post it

https://www.instagram.com/p/ulrkqxCK1_/

I used to believe that layering and neoprene were the answer and bought some thick neoprene motorcycle gloves and wore glove liners with them. They did a lot better than any other gloves I had tried but were still not perfect, especially on the shorter commutes.

When I moved to the Endura Nemo the layering was done away with as they were a tighter fit. The difference was incredible! As I have said before, they are so warm that I managed to build an igloo wearing them and thin enough that I can tie my shoelaces whilst wearing them. The dexterity of gloves is a major consideration if you ever need to repair a puncture (or other minor issue) in the cold.

The only downside that I have experienced from these are that anything above Zero I find that they are too warm.

https://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/clothing/gloves/product/rev...
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/gloves/endura-fs260-pro-nemo-gloves
https://www.edinburghbicycle.com/info/waterproof-cycling-gloves-nemo/
http://www.cyclingstu.com/endura-fs260-pro-nemo-gloves-review/
http://www.triradar.com/gear/endura-fs260-pro-nemo-gloves-review/

Sportful Zotto Zero - warm, extremely comfortable, well made and good looking! Best winter gloves by a wide margin I've tried. And not too expensive. 

How cold do you get?
1 useable option when working winters in a freezer room (-18 ℃) is a set of 2mm(or 3mm not quite sure) neoprene water sport gloves enveloped by a cheap set of leather riggers gloves. Can grip, can work, can get wet and retain warmth.
The neoprene gets heaps hot inside motorcycle gloves. Works too well though at 4am winter mornings in our climate.
This winter I might use wool under either or.

My name's nniff and I'm a glove addict.

That's got that out of the way, but it is a serious problem -  I have far too many pairs of gloves.

The problem is compounded by my other sport, which is ice climbing, which is generally a harsh environment in which to test gloves - cold, possibly wet, possibly absurdly cold and also wet, hands above your head, holding onto to something quite tight, and still needing dexterity.

So, for ice climbing, my general rule is an inner and an outer, largely because you need to be able from time to time to take a glove off, and then put it back on - damp skin is a nightmare for this, and so an inner helps greatly for this.  Not so much of an issue for cycling, but an inner is useful for filling a void if the fingers are too large.  Too tight is bad, and too loose isn't brilliant.

When cycling, cold and wet & cold are different problems.  A membrane can make your hands damp if you're working hard and so if it's dry you're better off with an insulated softshell glove.

For dry cold I wear Castelli Estremo about £60-£80 /pair, or Decathlon 900 winter gloves, which are £20 and really good.

If it's wet, then a pair of Black Diamond Punishers with a liner.  About £80/pair plus the liner (a simple knitted polypropylene or merino thin glove).  Your waterproof sleeve must go over the cuff, else your glove will just fill up with water.  These are ice climbing gloves, and highly rated.   No gel pads or the like, but they're thick enough anyway, and tough as old boots, with a really good nose wipe (nice). 

If it's not so cold, a pair of Marmot XT - more climbing gloves and not waterproof, but the dog's doo-dahs, with a gel pad to boot (they come in handy for other sports too).

I think I have seven pairs of the above in total, and then we get on to fingerless mitts  :o(

Never fancied neoprene gloves much - they were touted as a good thing for ice climbing and a mate tried a pair.  He was a picture of abject misery.  There's a condition called the 'hot aches', or the 'screaming barfies' if you're American or Canadian, which is madly painful and occurs when blood comes back into chilled fingers.  It's accompanied by nausea and immense pain - I've been an amused bystander on numerous occasions, and the chap with the neporene gloves had it 7 times in one day.  Enough to put me off.

It depends very much on usage. I think Rapha's winter gloves are perfect for winter training for example. But for my commuting in winter conditions, I would use any of my lobster gloves big enough to fit enough merino liners inside to keep warm. I think the grib grap lobster gloves are my best pair - I am on their third generation now.

Army surplus Mk3 Combat Gloves.  Warm, waterproof and cheap.  Good for off the bike too.

Another vote for the Planet X. My hands suffer a bit as I have broken fingers a few too many times. On days when my garmin has been down to -6.5 they have been toasty with a thin pair of inners I already had. 99.9% they are fine on their own. 

Two winters of these now (wearing only on cold days) and little or no signs of wear and now my toes are the only part getting cold. 

Excelent protection from the wind and cold but not waterproof at all.

cost £8

I get cold fingers too and I've tried loads of gloves and always come back to a pair of wool gloves with Thinsulate insulation that you can get at any street market for £12.

If it's really cold I'll wear ski gloves. Pick a pair with leather palms, they'll last for ages.

Hi SpikeBike,

Sorry to hear that your current gloves haven't been up to the job.

I've got the same Endura Luminite gloves as you and I use them throughout the autumn, winter & spring.  When it's warmer I use them on their own but when it's colder I use a merino inner glove as well.   I don't like really big bulky gloves and thee have worked well for me over about 5 years now and they are a bit shabby now but are certainly nowhere near falling apart or being completely worn out.  However these gloves are not waterproof but then they don't claim to be (I don't think anyway but then I could be wrong).

In terms of other options I can't say that I've used them so can't give a personal opinion but I thought that these gloves and they're layering system sounded like a good idea for keeping your hands just right in a variety of conditions.  The Dissent 133 gloves:-

https://www.dissent133.com/

http://road.cc/content/tech-news/229500-video-dissent-133-launches-three...

http://www.cyclist.co.uk/reviews/4226/dissent-133-gloves-review

Good luck finding the right gloves for you!

John

I bought a couple pairs of thick winter cycling gloves from Also, they were £6 a pair and they are fine down to freezing.

Not amazingly waterproof though, fine for about an hour in drizzly conditions, but nothing heavier.

They are also a little bulky.

The key point is that gloves that are warm enough at X degrees for most people may not be warm enough for people like you (& me) who have really poor circulation.

ive tried many gloves but never found a pair (even lobster claw ones) that are warm enough for me hear to zero degrees.

Really People Still asking!!  Galibier Barrier gloves are good until -8, if they would only keep them in stock.

+1 for lobster mitts when it gets below zero. I'm using Sealskinz ones, which I think currently go under the name Highland Claw. On one really cold day this winter the two of us using these on our club ride were the only two not complaining. (Toes? that's another matter.)  But the waterproofing does wear through; I don't expect to get more than three winters out of them. 

https://galibier.cc/product/barrier-black/

Used these up to -4 over the winter - not too bulky

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/PXLGWL/planet-x--waterproof-crab-hand-winter-glove

Planet X. I’m using these crab claw gloves. Very warm, and a good length up the cuff.  Currently at £8 so got to be worth a punt. They have a standard 5 finger warm liner, and claw outer, with a membrane

I had been on the hunt for the perfect winter gloves for ages and then found them almost by accident when I bought some new winter cycling gloves for my daughter. On my search for these I came across the Endura Nemo kids gloves and once they arrived I realised how great they were and instantly went and ordered the adult version for myself.

The Endura Nemo gloves are amazing, very snug neoprene lined glove that allows full dexterity (I can even tie my laces whilst wearing them) and keeps your hands so warm that they can even be used for building snow people and igloos (I have done this) without issue. At under £25 they are a bargain too!

https://www.edinburghbicycle.com/endura-fs260-pro-nemo-glove.html

Endura Luminite gloves: http://road.cc/content/review/138898-endura-luminite-gloves

I've got a pair in hi-viz yellow and they've been brilliant over the winter. Waterproof and not too bulky.

Lobsters are the answer. Amazing the difference they make over pretty much any normal gloves.