Sneak peek: Giro 2011 gloves

It might seem a long way off, but Giro have some excellent-looking gloves lined up for spring 2011. These in particular caught our eye…

The key feature of the LTZ, which stands for Less Than Zero, is its weight – or the lack of it. The name refers to the minimalist Zero glove that’s in the existing Giro range, and the fact that this one is lighter – they reckon it hits the scales at 13.5g. You get a soft, micro-vented leather palm, a modest amount of padding – no deep cushioning here – and silicone grippers inside the cuff that’ll hold them in place against a long-sleeved skinsuit.

The Gilman is another new model for next year. Long fingered with a cool check design, it’s going to prove popular for commuting in 2011. You get leather palms, a press stud closure, and a wipe on the back of the thumb. We like it.

The classically styled LX, which is made with vented leather on the back and a super-soft Pittards leather palm, will be available in tan next year to go alongside the existing black and white options. Very classy. With Giro’s top-level Technogel polyurethane padding on the palms, we can imagine them going down well with racers and urban riders alike.

We’ve no word yet on prices, but as soon as we do you'll be the first to know.