Wot gloves like, innit?

montevideoguy

Hey folks,

Currently looking at buying a new pair of gloves for riding (coming into full winter here and the wind is bloody cold). Have one of wife's cousins in US at the mo so going to take advantage of that to buy a new pair (my current efforts are a bit destroyed)... buying new here requires you to sell a couple of children thanks to the insane import taxes.

My only requirements are that they're full fingere. Anyone got any decent recommendations?

Thanks

paul.skibum

Personally I have Fox digits (I think that's what they are called) and they have lasted pretty well, fit well and are comfortable. I will probably go for some new Fox gloves soon as the old ones are wearing thin in places.

I dislike every pair of Dakine gloves I have tried on - something to do with the seems in the fingers ad a weird sizing.

Seen and tried on some Hestras recently that looked good quality but the sizing was a bit odd again.

cooldad

I believe mittens are good for morons, as they struggle with finger co-ordination.

ilovedirt

Stay away from Endura, mine fell apart. All my 661 gloves have lasted well though.
That's pretty much all I have to add, I've never had proper winter gloves.

Curious Yellow

Never found any decent gloves that could last a British winter on their own.

However, some waterproof liners and most three season gloves work fine. I use Pearl Izumi Gavias. 5 years old and going strong.

cat_with_no_tail

paul.skibum wrote:

Personally I have Fox digits (I think that's what they are called) and they have lasted pretty well, fit well and are comfortable. I will probably go for some new Fox gloves soon as the old ones are wearing thin in places.

I dislike every pair of Dakine gloves I have tried on - something to do with the seems in the fingers ad a weird sizing.

Seen and tried on some Hestras recently that looked good quality but the sizing was a bit odd again.

Hehehe, so far, the only brand that actually fit me properly is Dakine.

I do have odd sized fingers though. Long and thin (no, not like my obvious, that's short and thin).

One 80

cooldad wrote:

I believe mittens are good for morons, as they struggle with finger co-ordination.

:?:

Woody80

I bought a pair of 661 Storms and they are pretty good, fit well and seem to keep most of the cold and wet out.

montevideoguy

I suppose I should add that my winter is more like British spring (with one or two cold spikes). Will search a few of these brands and compare prices.

Ta much

paul.skibum

Cat With No Tail wrote:

paul.skibum wrote:

Personally I have Fox digits (I think that's what they are called) and they have lasted pretty well, fit well and are comfortable. I will probably go for some new Fox gloves soon as the old ones are wearing thin in places.

I dislike every pair of Dakine gloves I have tried on - something to do with the seems in the fingers ad a weird sizing.

Seen and tried on some Hestras recently that looked good quality but the sizing was a bit odd again.

Hehehe, so far, the only brand that actually fit me properly is Dakine.

I do have odd sized fingers though. Long and thin (no, not like my obvious, that's short and thin).

I had a pair of Dakine ski mitts and another pair of ski gloves which were awesome but a pair of park gloves were awful and their bike gloves seem to fit the same as those for me. Quality seems good just not the fit.

I used spesh gloves for a while they were good quality and fit too - I still have a pair of winter gloves which are comfortable and warmish.

YeehaaMcgee

Cat With No Tail wrote:

Hehehe, so far, the only brand that actually fit me properly is Dakine.

I do have odd sized fingers though. Long and thin (no, not like my obvious, that's short and thin).

You'd probably be ok with Endura as well then.

bazza333

Wot about MECHANIX WEAR ORIGINAL's

http://valveandbalance.com/1032-mechanix-gloves

jakjtb

i bought a pair of lizard skin charger full finger gloves from the mighty ebay. 12 quid. happy days.

angry_bird

ilovedirt wrote:

Stay away from Endura, mine fell apart. All my 661 gloves have lasted well though

I've had 2 pairs of 661 gloves fall apart in a couple of months, didn't stop be buying another pair of them and to be fair they lasted well.

In winter I use a pair of winter sailing gloves though, used to use them to sail all through the winter and they kept my hands warm then, even when they were soaked. Work wonders out on the bike too.

Edit. Think it's 661 858s I've got, had them since January and they'e still fine. Wouldn't advise them as winter gloves though, very vented and meshy in places.

rockmonkeysc

I use these:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... love-ss11/
I have worn them all winter right up to now. They are comfortable & warm but never sem to get too warm and they are reasonably waterproof.

bails87

I got some Louis Garneau ones when they were cheap at Evans (do they have a Montevideo branch..... )

Can't remember the model but they're two gloves in one, a weatherproof outer with a warm removeable liner glove. Much nicer than my Endura Dexters (?).

Thewaylander

Loved the Dakine gloves i have owned they fir well and survive.

The 661 raja gloves i had went 1-2 rides and fell apart so wwouldn't go that camp again. thats all i can really add