Winter Gloves recommendations

J886atv wrote:

J886atv wrote:

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

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

This is the next gloves i’m ordering as soon as my Aldi winter ones dies. I have a few of their products and not a bad word from me. Always Top quality

I used to believe that

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/review-endura-fs260-pro-nemo-glove-12-46159/
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/

John_S wrote:

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/

Video: Dissent 133 launches three-layer glove system

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

 

Good luck finding the right gloves for you!

John

I’ve got the Dissent133 gloves and can recommend them.  Might seem a bit pricey at £95 for the whole set but for that you get silk liners, a thermal knitted glove, a Schoeller showerproof outer glove and a waterproof shell glove.  This gives you a number of combinations to suit pretty much all weather conditions.  I’ve worn mine throughout the shit winter weather for daily commuting.

My name’s nniff and I’m a

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.

Army surplus Mk3 Combat

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