DeFeet Duragloves

DeFeet's Duragloves are simple, hardwearing gloves with a good amount of grip, for those days when it's not cold enough to need a windproof option.

They're made from 40% Coolmax and 40% Cordura nylon – which is tough stuff that's very resistant to abrasion. The remaining 20% is Lycra for extra grip around the cuff.

The Duragloves are a basic knit without any special panels or intricate details. There's no padding, so if you want that, you'll need to wear some mitts underneath.

All you get in the way of features is a rubbery logo print across the palm, fingers and thumb. That's really effective at stopping your hands slipping, even on damp bar tape. After several weeks of use, some of the grip has worn off, but not much – not enough to affect the performance. Being single thickness, they don't really impinge on lever feel.

The cuffs are ribbed so they fit closely without threatening to cut off your circulation... and that's about yer lot, really. I've had no pulled threads, no areas wearing thin, no drama whatsoever. And being very stretchy, they're easy to get on and off even when your hands are sweaty.

I've been using these when the temperature drops below about 13°C and I know from experience that I can carry on using them down to about 7°C. Below that, I'll want something windproof, and if it's really cold you can use these as a liner glove inside something windproof. Most other people don't feel the cold as much as me, so the temperature range might be 5-12°C, or something like that – maybe even colder if you're riding full on, like in a cyclocross race.

The other plus point is the price. At £14, it's no great trauma when they do eventually wear out.

Also available in red, white and yellow, and also in neon version for £14.99, and in wool at £15.99

Verdict

Simple, hardwearing gloves with good grip, for autumn, spring, and even winter.