Rapha Pro Mitt Alternatives?

[DRietz]

So my Rapha gloves finally gave up, after a couple years of hard use on the road and on the trail.

Rapha has since discontinued the Pro Team Mitts.

Anybody care to recommend a suitable replacement?

[DRietz]

Uh. Bump. Any opinions?

[Lovetoclimb]

Those new Giro Hoxton that AngryScientist posted about looked like a Rapha style. Some wool, leather, minimal padding.

No experience with them myself, I try to avoid buying leather when possible.

Here at Competitive Cyclist (http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-apparel/2013-giro-hoxton-sf-glove-32548.13.1.html?CMP_ID=GAN_GPLA&mr:trackingCode=1E9B0787-2A83-E211-9B44-001B21BCB944&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=32341294425&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=20762933025&origin=pla&gclid=COySi_TCtLYCFXHNOgodv0MAPA)

[christian]

Giro LX (especially the better-looking 2012) are similar in style. From a function standpoint 2013 Giro LTZ seem similar. Whether they're the same for your hands, well, you'd have to judge that.

[FlashUNC]

Giro LX (especially the better-looking 2012) are similar in style. From a function standpoint 2013 Giro LTZ seem similar. Whether they're the same for your hands, well, you'd have to judge that.

+1 for the LX. Love mine.

[DRietz]

Thanks guys - I realize the question is kind of specific. I guess I'll take a look at these other minimalist options.

I really enjoyed the fit of the Rapha gloves, and the super minimal padding.

Bought a cheap pair of Pearlis so I'd have something for Wednesday (Tuesday around these parts) Night Worlds and instantly realized why I bought the Raphas in the first place.