Waterproof winter gloves

[logyk]

Any recommendations for some goretex gloves for winter.

I tried these Alpinestars gloves on today at Hein Gericke (25% discount at the moment).

http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/6_149/products_id/7303


Wondered what others rely on over the winter months.

 

[AdamA]

Held. Pretty much any of their Gtex range.

Not tried my new Rukkas out in the rain yet but they seem well put together.

 

[rockchunk]

have always worn the three finger type the ones that look like pigs feet waterproof and seem warmer than the 5 finger variety

 

[red1]

They cost more than my riding jacket! (even with the discount)

 

[logyk]

I have two basic rules........

1. Don't do cold


2. Don't do wet

So I don't mind spending money on decent kit.

 

[wideparting]

have always worn the three finger type the ones that look like pigs feet waterproof and seem warmer than the 5 finger variety

plus 1 for the pigs trotter hein gericke gloves warm and toasty

 

[red1]

I have two basic rules........

1. Don't do cold


2. Don't do wet

So I don't mind spending money on decent kit.

I think many of us associate price with quality and it's not always the case.
Some years ago when I used to buy bike/Ride??(not sure) they did comparison tests of alsorts of gear and it was amazing how badly the expensive gear faired in some cases.

Look at us! We bought BMW motorcycles ..... proof that price doesn't always mean quality!

And how many twatsuit owners are disappointed but daren't admit to it ....

 

[IJGser]

Top glove but fiddley

used this glove last winter on wet days absolutely great once on.

Dry day still prefer my big soft (not waterproof) 10 year old sidi gloves.

The main probs with the glove is the clever inner seal that goes under your jacket works a treat but can be hard to master when tied/dark/annoyed e.g most winter mornings. not a glove for takeing on and of a lot but loads of feel when on and really wont let on drop of H2O on ya paws.

wouldn't like to comment on temp as i have heated grips

Hope that helps

Ian

 

[mr_magicfingers]

Just bought a pair of Spada Enforcer gloves. Seem plenty warm enough (although I bought them a week before buying the gs which has heated grips. Only worn them once in the rain and they seem waterproof but time will tell. Well constructed and they did very well in the Ride survey, and under £50.

 

[Zundapp]

Just fit Tucano Urbano handlebar muffs - obtainable on this very site!

Then overpriced gloves are a very secondary consideration.

 

[Steptoe]

Just fit Tucano Urbano handlebar muffs - obtainable on this very site!

Then overpriced gloves are a very secondary consideration.

Muffs, then you'll realise all the shortcomings and disadvantages of winter gloves.

 

[ELIMINATOR]

I have two basic rules........

1. Don't do cold


2. Don't do wet

So I don't mind spending money on decent kit.

Decent kit for when? Riding on sunny, dry, warm days.

Unless of course, you're inferring that you spend lots on dry and warm kit?

 

[everywherevirtually]

Muff's all the way. You can continue to wear your summer gloves and have complete control instead of the overpriced lobster claws that are winter gloves.

If you have heated grips and muffs then your hands are surrounded by a little piece of heaven on earth

 

[Wrigsby1]

+1 for muffs!
Had tons of winter gloves and non of them keep your hands warm long distance. Muffs+heated grips + any glove and your sorted, whatever. It took me 10 years to learn that and then only 'cos hand circulation was getting suspect.

 

[tonedef]

+1 for muffs.....although not obvious in this photo from last weekend I was wearing fingerless gloves at the time!

 

[stick]

Gloves

have always worn the three finger type the ones that look like pigs feet waterproof and seem warmer than the 5 finger variety

Use this type as well - have always sufered with cold hands and these seem great and waterproof. Not too expensive as well - if i remember £30 ish.

 

[skyenet]

Use this type as well - have always sufered with cold hands and these seem great and waterproof. Not too expensive as well - if i remember £30 ish.

That's what I paid for a pair though do remember that that was with a £10 off voucher If I rode more during winter then I probably would consider fitting Muffs. Like most recommended items on UKGSers, you can always buy, use and then sell on again without losing much money

 

[brassmonkey001]

Been using muffs for a few winters now.
I hate bulky winter gloves and I tried the Zoidberg gloves but really couldn't get on with them at all.

I do rate the Racer Multi-Top gloves as a good waterproof glove though. They're obviously bulkier than my usual unlined summer gloves but not as bulky as a proper winter glove. Just the thing for that period where the weather's not quite bad enough to put the muffs on but you can't guarantee it'll be dry either.



So that'll be the great British summer then.

 

[Deleted account rno]

Big thumbs up for Muffs from me. Santa brought me a pair several Crimbos ago and they're undoubtably one of the best adds on I've ever got for me or the bike.

 

[andy5329]

I had a pair for part of last winter,they were just not warm enough for me.The started to leak after riding for about five hours in the wet,which isnt to bad,the cuff is a bit of bxxch to get under and over the jacket!!