Waterproof Gloves for 0 to 5 Degrees

Gizmodo

I had to cut my ride short today because I couldn't feel my fingers to change gear. I could wring the water out of my gloves. When I went out it was 4 degrees, half way round it had dropped to 0 and there was snow mixed in with the rain.

I've seen an earlier similar post where someone recommended these Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Barrier Glove

Anyone recommend a better/alternative waterproof glove for conditions like this morning, or are these the best?

Turnbull2000

Had the same problem today. Had to abandon ride as I couldn't feel my hands, never mind fingers. The discomfort was unreal, and the pain as my fingers recovered was possibly the worst I've ever experienced!

gsk82

endura strike are good, warm and waterproof.

today i was out in the rain for 4 hours in my thinner not quite full winter gloves and was fine. but then i am extremely hard.

grahamgorilla

If it starts to rain head to the nearest petrol station, the plastic disposable gloves will fit snuggly inside any glove and keep your fingers toasty

ShutUpLegs

I think you'll find these are the best

Gizmodo

ShutUpLegs wrote:

I think you'll find these are the best

Thanks for the photo, thankfully I know I can do Quote to see the image URL and thankfully that URL helpfully tells me what you're referring to are Assos Early Winter S7. But at £71 and the fact it says "if the temperature drops wear insulator gloves underneath", I'll pass thanks.

I saw these in Cycling Weekly, SealSkinz All Weather Winter Gloves for £23.04. Anyone got a pair? Any good?

jordan_217

Having tried highly recommended Winter gloves from Endura, Altura and Craft IME the best gloves for cold/wet weather are the Aldi 'biking' gloves. I bought two pair last year, they were cheap and wasn't fussed about chucking them if they were crap. Well they're excellent and not just for the money - they've never let me down yet!

Gizmodo

jordan_217 wrote:

Having tried highly recommended Winter gloves from Endura, Altura and Craft IME the best gloves for cold/wet weather are the Aldi 'biking' gloves. I bought two pair last year, they were cheap and wasn't fussed about chucking them if they were crap. Well they're excellent and not just for the money - they've never let me down yet!

I've got Aldi gloves, they are a few years old now, I no longer use them on my bike, they're used on dog walks now. The ones I have are neither waterproof nor wind proof, but I do agree they are cheap. First time I cycled in cold weather in Aldi gloves I had to head straight to Costa for hot tea - the gloves did nothing to keep out the cold.

They may have improved since i bought mine, but sorry, Aldi and Assos gloves are off my list.

Hoopdriver

Sealskins seem to draw a lot of comment, ranging from really good to really bad. My own experience with them was terrible. They were very cold and I did not find them very waterproof. I actually gave mine away to the charity shop; i really hated them. Likewise Endura Deluge. I have seem them favourably reviewed, but I found them poorly made, poorly designed nd absolutely not waterproof. Given the wide range in reviews and comments I have seen about these glove I am guessing Endura has a pretty bad quality control problem.

I have the aforementioned Assos winter glove system and like them, they are warm, well-fitting and comfortable, but they are not waterproof.

I bought a pair of Gore Fusion gloves this winter and first impressions are favourable, but I've not really given them a thorough test yet.

Herbsman

Endura Deluge = terrible. Freezing cold and soaking wet in 20 seconds

loismustdie

I've tried a few different pairs of gloves, I use these in Winter:

http://www.sealskinz.com/gloves/ultra-grip-gloves

But they only keep persistent rain out for 30 mins tops. If the weather is really cack, I have a pair of Frank Thomas Gore Tex motorbike gloves (from my motorbike days) which are stunningly good. I've worn them for a three hour rain ride with no issues. Only downsides are they are a bit bulky so it's harder to control the bike and secondly, the weather has to be really bad, otherwise they're too warm. Certainly worth a look, mine were around £50, although they no longer make that particular model, irritatingly.

nferrar

I like my Endura's, they stay waterproof for me. Key though is to use a liner glove (either silk or merino) as well to keep hands warm is it's gets to around freezing. They don't add bulk but add a load of warmth.

meanredspider

Sealskinz are totally rubbish. Manage not to keep rain out but manage to keep the water in (sweat & won't dry when wet).

Honestly, like waterproof jackets, I think you are asking the wrong question. What you want is to stay warm rather than dry (I may be wrong of course but I don't think you abandoned your ride because of wet hands). I use gloves that keep my hands warm even when wet. And, like jackets, I use gloves made from windproof material rather than waterproof. It breathes much better but keeps your hands warm. It also dries easily. I use the Assos system (uses Assos' windproof 851 material) but then I commute right down to below -10C so I get my money's worth. Any good windproof glove (Gore will probably be good) with a lobster over the top (Even the Assos one is only about £23 if you shop around) for the really chilly days, will work well.

lostboysaint

No problems with Endura Deluge for me. Guess I was at the right time of the QC week!

g00se

It seems the two of three rule for winter gloves is similar to tht of bikes:

Waterproof, warm, cheap - pick two of three only...

I suppose it's like cycle clothing though - it doesn't matter if you get wet - it's keeping warm that's the important thing.

I've got some Ciba witer gloves but don't rate them. for the commute, I might try these next year:

http://www.awcycles.co.uk/northwave-husky-winter-gloves.html

Gizmodo

I was riding with a windproof glove, I can't remember which make at the moment because I'm working away from home this week. They are normally good down to 4 degrees, but Sunday is was really wet as well as cold and my fingers were numb!

I think you're right, my best bet might be a waterproof lobster over the top of what I already have, I just didn't want it to end up too bulky.

giant_man

You take your chance with Sealskinz. Hyped to the max, some people like them and swear by them and others think they're rubbish. I've never had them, and have been kinda put off them by others tbh ....

ShutUpLegs

giant man wrote:

You take your chance with Sealskinz. Hyped to the max, some people like them and swear by them and others think they're rubbish. I've never had them, and have been kinda put off them by others tbh ....

Didn't I see on another thread you recommending Rapha gloves?

bigpikle

Spesh Sub Zeros....end of discussion.

Brilliant down to -7 so far for me and waterproof for anything short of 5 hours in yesterdays rain!

giant_man

ShutUpLegs wrote:

giant man wrote:

You take your chance with Sealskinz. Hyped to the max, some people like them and swear by them and others think they're rubbish. I've never had them, and have been kinda put off them by others tbh ....

Didn't I see on another thread you recommending Rapha gloves?

I doubt it, I had some and sent them back, they were crap! Very badly designed.

sampras38

lostboysaint wrote:

No problems with Endura Deluge for me. Guess I was at the right time of the QC week!

I've used a variety of gloves over the years but recently bought a pair of Endura Deluge to try. Lots of good reviews about being waterproof but I've been very disappointed tbh. 2 hour ride in the rain on Saturday and come the end they were completely soaked through. The lining kept hands relatively warm but they were completely drenched. God knows what they'd be like after 3hrs+ in the rain. I think they're ok for light rain but anything heavier or prolonged and there are others out there that do a better job. Next wet ride I'll try them with disposable gloves.