[JaredP91]

Looking for a decent pair of winter cycling gloves around the £25-50 mark. I would ideally like these to be:

1. Waterproof or highly water repellent
2. Warm down to 0 degrees Celsius or just below
3. Not too bulky. With good dexterity
4. Decent padding on the palm
5. Not lobster style

There seems to be a mass of options out there, from bulky deep winter options to neoprene versions. Can anyone offer a recommendation?

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[leipreachan]

I find Sealskinz very bulky

I find Sealskinz very bulky and stuffy.
I have Raynaud’s, too and with Sealskinz my hands get numb in a few minutes when is below +5.

[Basemetal]

Another cyclist and winter

Another cyclist and winter climber, and Raynaud’s sufferer, I find wrist warmers a huge help whatever glove I use. The cuffs of worn out merino socks provide a continuous supply. My go-to winter gloves are either Sealskinz dot grip knitted or, for shortish runs, just freezer gloves. I sometimes stick light waterproof mitts in a pocket to use with iron oxide T-bag hand warmers if needs must, but so far not this year yet…

[henryb]

matthewn5 wrote:

For really proper deep cold down just above zero, Galibier Barrier Deep Winter gloves work well and aren’t expensive:
https://galibier.cc/product/barrier-black/

I’ll look at those. Recently I’ve been using Galibier toe-warmers (sometimes on their own and sometimes under neoprene overshoes) and they’ve been excellent.

[IanGlasgow]

My Sealskinz cost about that.

My Sealskinz cost about that. They’re properly waterproof and fit inside the cuffs of my Goretex so rain can’t get in at the cuffs.
When it’s cold I wear a cheap pair of Planet X gloves as liners.
When it’s REALLY cold I wear the Planet X gloves under some £10 Planet X lobster claws (which apparently you don’t like).
Layering is always the answer if you really want to keep warm.

[Anonymous]

I just wear gloves inside
I just wear gloves inside gloves, I have some Gore windstopper ones with a pair of decathlon silk liner gloves underneath like someone else mentioned underneath

[Chris Hayes]

I have new-found respect for

I have new-found respect for my Rapha Deep Winter gloves (which were £40 from recollection – Sportspursuit).  They’ve held up for a few years now and have kept my hands warm during the last few weeks…..when my Assos Ultraz Winter gloves failed…even with a liner.   The latter are more comfortable, but comfort is irrelevant when you can’t feel your fingers. 

[kil0ran]

I commuted for several years

I commuted for several years in down to zero temperatures in a pair of reasonably lightweight Altura neoprene gloves with silk liner gloves from Decathlon. I have poor circulation and this did the job for me. Certainly dexterous enough for road levers, including Di2 and SRAM. These are the current equivalent.

https://www.altura.co.uk/products/detail/AL18THN/thermostretch-3-neoprene-glove/?ng=

They were durable, lasting 4 winters before I got a slight split in the base of one of the fingers. Wash well, would definitely have them again if I was still commuting.

Decathlon used to do a cycling-specific liner glove but I think these are the nearest equivalent now

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/black-silk-trek-500-mountain-trekking-liner-gloves

[bertinol]

I’m Canadian so I cycle down

I’m Canadian so I cycle down to -10C. (Okay, okay. Just showing off).

Layering is all the fad over here so I use two layers: large leather gloves with woollen gloves inside. 

Or  large waterproof rubber work gloves with woollen inside them.

Don’t worry about the look. Work gloves work fine.

 

 

  

[ktache]

My better half got me some

My better half got me some POC Thermal gloves for Crimbo, I believe on the pricey side, good for around the 0 mark.  Bit too warm for the 5 and up.  I was impressed at the warmth for the lack of bulk.  Label said hand wash only, and I do not know how well they will respond to light machine washing so cannot comment on that yet.  Thin leather palm, with insulation behind.

She has gotton quite good cycling gift wise…

 

[matthewn5]

For really proper deep cold

For really proper deep cold down just above zero, Galibier Barrier Deep Winter gloves work well and aren’t expensive:
https://galibier.cc/product/barrier-black/

For weather down to about 5-7C I use a pair of these Columbus running gloves. They’re almost completely windproof, and that seems to be the key factor. You can still use your phone with them, too. I’ve never paid full price, they often seem to be on half price sale in the summer:
https://www.columbiasportswear.co.uk/p/mens-trail-summit-running-gloves-1827821.html

[don simon fbpe]

Expect it to take a bit for

Expect it to take a bit for your hands to warm up, but once warm they’ll stay super toasty. There’s also no liner/layers to cause problems when removing and putting back on.

[JaredP91]

Many thanks for the wonderful
Many thanks for the wonderful tips ?

A couple of additional points. I suffer quite badly from bad circulation, so my hands are cold at the best of times.

Also, given the fact that the UK winter usually means lots of wet weather, be that rain, sleet or hail, I’m definitely leaning towards the neoprene option. Assuming they offer a decent level of warmth.

[don simon fbpe]

I find that strange, but I

I find that strange, but I guess that different brands differ. I have Castelli Diluvio and Aldi specials, both of which offer both warmth and excellent feel. The Castelli being better than the Aldi as the stitching patterns are different.

A good few years ago I used Decathlon scuba gloves on the bike. The 2-3mm gloves were great for warmth (except the first 20-30 mins), comfort and feel. The 6mm gloves lost a fair bit of feel for little gain in warmth.

[Awavey]

Ive always found neoprene

Ive always found neoprene gloves a bit too restrictive for hand movement/grip etc even if I size up, I struggle with the bulk even with basic winter gloves, but Ive always felt having warm and dry hands is no good if I lose the dexterity to change gear or have a good feel for the brakes or handlebars.

[ktache]

I save the neoprenes for the

I save the neoprenes for the really wet days, I dislike the squidgeness on the bars.

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