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I mean actually waterproof. I've tried Sealskinz, Altura, Endura. Nothing seems to work. Even spraying with Nikwax waterproofing spray. This morning's downpour - lasted for about twenty minutes before the rain started to soak through the glove.
Does a waterproof glove exist that does what it says on the label? Someone must know... 👿
glacier window cleaner gloves
Love my Sealskinz [url= http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/ultra-grip-gloves-black ]these ones.[/url]
Endura Pro Nemo-something-something. The neoprene ones. Or any neoprene gloves for that matter.
Love my Sealskinz these ones.
Dunno. Tried these before and they very soon gave up the ghost, just like their socks.
The Nordics get good reviews. Might give them a go.
I used Royal Minus for commuting last year and they were okay. I really don't like any padding to my gloves at all on the mtb though so only used them in sub zero temps off road.
Reasonably durable for a Royal product too. I found them to be water proof enough for my needs but like most things, if you're doing any sort of activity your own sweat becomes as much an issue as anything else. If you're out in a deluge you might want to consider something like the castelli deluvio.
I have two pairs of the sealskinz grippers linked above and yeah, they are water proof but horribly sweaty.
Specialized sub-zero for cold and wet.
For less cold and wet, the Endura Strikes should be perfect, but they're not.
For substantially less money , I suspect the £5 Aldi winter specials may perform just aswell, but at that price, you can afford 5 spare pairs to be drying out. Got some and they're certainly nice and warm but been fortunate enough not to need their waterproof properties yet.
For summer dampness, I've got some water-repellent Fox Attack gloves which are surprisingly nice.
the only waterproof gloves that really work are [url= http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/clothing-accessories/all-gloves-mitts/tuff-bags/ ]tuffbags[/url], not a cycling glove but a gore paclite overmitt. They fold up really small so very easy to stick in a back pocket if its likely to be heavy rain.
I have specialized sub zero's, great cold weather glove but the outer is not waterproof in extended periods of rain, maybe lasts about 30 minutes then you're left with a soggy heavy glove that gets cold quickly. The seams aren't taped so can't possibly be waterproof. Plus the inside of the gloves isn't stitched to the fingers, grrrr.
I have castelli neoprene gloves which are great but they do have that weird squishy feeling. Warm but won't do when it gets close to zero.
Aldi gloves and the tuffbag over mitts are the best combination I've used in the cold and wet. Its a truly waterproof and warm combination.
Perfect Curve Glacier Gloves if you want very warm and completely waterproof, and don't mind the weird feel of the thick neoprene. But they're pretty impractical until it's around freezing, too hot!
I know it's not what you're asking but I've found, as with my other garments, windproof instead of waterproof is the way forward. Most waterproof gloves I've used get sweaty on all but the coldest days and that means you'll need to wash them regularly or they'll stink. Being thicker and generally made up from various membranes they take an age to dry, too.
Have a look at the Spesh Elements 1.5 if you want a good windproof glove.
Only neoprene gloves will be truly waterproof in all conditions.
Aldi winter cycling gloves are great value for the money, wet out but doesn't soak through to the skin
Going for these. Serious.
Thats the ones I have. Not sure what you mean by serious but they won't keep you warm when it gets near to zero. Plus they do get very sweaty and take ages to dry so they're not ideal for commuting.
Got lobster mitts for really cold conditions.
Seriously waterproof, I mean. I'd rather my hands were warm and slightly moist (Just like the waterproof jacket makes me) than cold and soaked.
Probably wear my "silk" inserts with them.
Here's a pretty accurate [url= http://road.cc/content/review/69033-castelli-diluvio-gloves ]review[/url] that reflects my experience with them.
The silk inserts would be soaked through within about 10 minutes.
Are you sure you haven't realised the two problems with thick "waterproof gloves"?
I.e.
The ****ing hole you put your hand in and
The sweat from your hand?
If you are warm and damp, that is a success.
Looking good. It's not going to rain every day. I've got the "shower-proof" Enduras to bulk up with the inserts and the Lobsters for freezing weather. With this:
"I have a pair, and after reading about the pong I took to a routine of pulling them inside-out when I got home in the evenings, rinsing, and leaving out to dry for the next morning. Following this routine, the don't smell at all."
I reckon I've got it covered... 😀
Not sure who that's aimed at but:
[i]The **** hole you put your hand in[/i] - cuff of jacket over glove solves that
[i]The sweat from your hand?[/i] - not had any real sweat issues from aldi gloves with tuffbags on top.
I have a 20 mile each way commute, I need something that works properly when its pissing down. When I hit the open moor in a howling gale, its torrential freezing rain, I have 12 miles to go the last thing I want is my hands turning to blocks of ice.
What gloves do you use to commute in then?
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Spada Blizzards
warm and waterproof