Gloves that actually keep your fingies warm?

[roguedog]

Rode into work yesterday and though I had long fingered gloves on, my fingers were still cold. I didn't have cycling specific ones on.

I'll try a different pair on this morning but was wondering what folks on the forum are using for their fall rides. I'm not looking for New England / Midwest winter weight since I'm in California. Probably something you'd wear for 40ish degree rides (chilly.. sometimes windy & rainy).

[druptight]

I use some gore windstopper ones that I got on clearance a few springs ago, and they're fantastic down through the 40's for me. Lower 40's can be a little chilly when rides start (because there's not a lot of insulation) but once my blood gets pumping, I'm good. The windstopper is fantastic for this application, imo. They'll also keep you dry from road spray, type stuff.

edit: They're these ones: http://www.competitivecyclist.com/gore-bike-wear-mistral-glove?ti=UExQIENhdDpNZW4ncyBHbG92ZXM6MToyOmNjQ2F0M TAwMTky

I'm on season 3 I believe, they're still in fantastic shape.

I think they're the best money I've spent cycling clothing wise. They're amazing.

[nooneline]

Gloves are always a good question, but I find that the extent to which my hands stay warm depends on how I dress on the rest of my body, and my exertion level. If I'm warm enough to overheat just a little bit, then my hands are definitely toasty. If I spend a whole ride feeling a little chilly, underdressed, then my hands are cold and there's nothing a better glove can do about it.

[redir]

For temps in the 40's I go for a thin glove liner and a shell, something to block the wind with a bit of insulation. In the 20's I use ski gloves. The best cold weather gloves, really cold, are the lobster gloves imo.

[veloduffer]

For temps in the 40's I go for a thin glove liner and a shell, something to block the wind with a bit of insulation. In the 20's I use ski gloves. The best cold weather gloves, really cold, are the lobster gloves imo.

+1 on the lobster gloves. My hands actually sweat with them on, and I usually have to take them off for a bit during the ride.

I have not found non-lobster gloves that work in the 20s and 30s, and I have tried many pairs (including ski gloves). For cool weather in the 40s, I wear long finger cycling gloves and sometimes regular cotton garden gloves with the gripper dots on the palms. The garden gloves easily fit over the gloves and are cheap, like $2. I used them for years after one of my veteran teammates clued me in.

[FlashUNC]

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[R2D2]

I like the Assos three layer system.

[hockeybike]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515lM4YYyxL._SX342_.jpg

These gloves -- they're the best 25 bucks you can spend in cycling. No hyperbole in this post.

[Anarchist]

For riding to work, fashion isn't the most important part.

Snowmobile gloves. They sure block wind and the wind is what makes your hands coldest fastest.

[chengher87]

Global Cycling Network Guide for Winter clothing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBK4ZyYXrw8

Great channel.

[pakora]

Gloves are always a good question, but I find that the extent to which my hands stay warm depends on how I dress on the rest of my body, and my exertion level. If I'm warm enough to overheat just a little bit, then my hands are definitely toasty. If I spend a whole ride feeling a little chilly, underdressed, then my hands are cold and there's nothing a better glove can do about it.

J'agree.

That said, I'm never putting along at 12 mph when it's 40 degrees or below either.

In the moderate midatlantic, for most of the winter, I wear a polypro work glove liner inside my usual full-fingered xc mountain bike or dirt bike gloves. The liner makes a huge difference.

[buldogge]

You have to be prepared with different options. As mentioned, you have to layer up at times.

I use all of the following at some point during the cold season, and sometimes combo them:

Thin wool liners (Icebreaker, Ibex, whatever)
Defeet, booth syn as above and wool
REI windstopper shells
OR Stormsensors
Pearl Izumi Lobsters (warm!…gotta be below 20 for these)

-Mark in St. Louis

[pdmtong]

For around here I think the giro gloves work very nicely. The are temperature rated so if you run colder just go for the model below what you might normally buy based on the recommendations Plus they are warm without the bulk

Also as someone noted if you are losing heat via head and feet it will affect how your hands might feel. So make sure your ears are covered and you have warmer socks

And yes also to the exertion level comment.

[roguedog]

Yup. Had on my almost full on bike geek look on - cycling cap under helmet, buff for neck, full finger gloves, clear cycling glasses, cycling shoes but wearing normal clothes.

I was more wondering what other folks are using. I remember having this issue when skiing as well and just kinda wrote it off as part of the sport (course materials have probably improved much since I skiied last).

I've been using non-cycling specific gloves for the last few years and just was wondering if getting cycling specific ones was worth the $.

I've used a liner under old short finger gloves (this is great for the hobo like look :) ) and also a non-cycling specific glove (seirus all weather type).

[Bostic]

In Silicon Valley I commuted 18 miles each way for a year until switching jobs back in April. For temps down to low 40's. I would wear the Assos Early Winter gloves. Once temps were regularly in the 30's at 7am departure time I would wear the Descente Wombat gloves. I really like them as they have the wind proof cover that turns them from gloves into pseudo-mittens. They don't have velcro, are easy to get on and off even with sweaty palms, and I could tuck my Gore soft shell easily into the cuffs. FWIW every commute was pretty much an all out TT effort pace so I would get sweaty within the first 15 minutes. With the Wombats I never had cold hands.

[RacerJRP]

Pearl Izumi PRO softshell gloves. End thread.

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . last winter, another forum member sent me some Specialized Sub-Zero gloves as a gift. (THANK YOU, happycampyer, and ain't this forum GREAT!)

They work extremely well, including a thin kinds combo neoprene/fleece inner glove with rubbrized palm that works well down to 40 or so, and a semi-lobster outer glove that's a super windblocker and waterproofer. I've ridden in them so far down to 32 and they are fantastic!

BBD

[Marcy]

When it's really cold, nothing beats lobster gloves -- and they're funny looking so always good for a laugh from my wife. Have a variety of other gloves in various weights though, and as previously mentioned it depends on how frozen the rest of you is.

Make sure your head is warm though, 'cause that will really cool you off fast if you don't have a good hat.

[TBLS]

Toko/Yoko cross country ski gloves are the best - 'box' finger construction makes them light and warm.

[teleguy57]

Cold also depends on what your body is used to. FWIW, I'm in WI and ride all seasons (albeit with limited miles during the winter when I'm skiing).

+1 on the Toko nordic gloves. My progression is (some overlap for wind/wet/etc):

above 55 degrees: no gloves
40-60: Pearl Izumi full finger lightweight gloves (been meaning to try the DeFeet woolies too)
35-55: Gore Softpower (not sure I have the model right) windblock gloves
25-40: Toko 5 finger nordic gloves
<30: Toko lobster-type gloves

I'll use a think polypro liner with some of the gloves if I'm iffy about the conditions.

[Tony]

When I got back into cycling last year I did so in early winter. I didn't have any cold weather full fingered cycling gloves. I used a old pair of my kayaking gloves that are only .5mm thick but has a titanium laminate that reflects heat back to the hands. I was really surprised out well they worked and how comfortable they are cycling.

http://www.nrs.com/product/2406/nrs-mens-hydroskin-gloves-closeout

[godfrey1112000]

Under Armour Batting Gloves
best $25 gloves, very fitted and great touch on the shifters
Great down to 40 degrees, when it warms up they are not overly warm

[2wheelwill]

Toko/Yoko cross country ski gloves are the best - 'box' finger construction makes them light and warm.

+1. Mine are thin and sometimes too warm in the low 40s.


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[classtimesailer]

I commute in LA also. Last year, I pulled out the leather mittens with a separate wool mitten underneath. My thumbs can get cold, but I can pull them in periodically to warm them up. My commuter bikes have bar ends and DT shifters. Gloves do not keep your fingers warm.

[#campyuserftw]

If my DeFeet gloves aren't warm enough, I ain't riding. :)

http://www.defeet.com/60211/Gloves.html

http://www.defeet.com/60299/Duragloves.html

[bicycletricycle]

Lobster gloves or mittens, I have both in a wind/ waterproof shells that I can put over a variety of liners to adjust for different temps.

[gomango]

You have to be prepared with different options. As mentioned, you have to layer up at times.

I use all of the following at some point during the cold season, and sometimes combo them:

Thin wool liners (Icebreaker, Ibex, whatever)
Defeet, booth syn as above and wool
REI windstopper shells
OR Stormsensors
Pearl Izumi Lobsters (warm!…gotta be below 20 for these)

-Mark in St. Louis

I use all of these as well and they serve double duty here in Minnesota for x country skiing.

Just bought a pair of the Giro Mash DND gloves recently to try.

Really like these as well.

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0037/3982/products/mash_glove_1_grande.jpg?1716

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0037/3982/products/mash_glove_2_grande.jpg?1716

[ecsnsmb]

I have the DND's and they've been great. Hovering around 45 degrees at the moment. Love how minimal they are too. Definitely moving to something warmer for Winter though..

[Veloo]

This goes far beyond your request but for those north of or near the border riding in temps hovering below 32 F, I gave these a try after a recommendation from a local racer. Since I do most of my riding on the hoods, I didn't mind them and I was able to wear a thin glove liner and stay very toasty in sub 30F temps. The lobsters and heavy winter gloves just get too bulky for me.

[xjoex]

I spend a lot of time thinking about gloves since cold hands have been problem of mine for years.

I like Craft lobster claws down to about 35°F.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jz4f840sc_c/TPGn3Sz62NI/AAAAAAAADBI/DFYD6963MfI/s640/IMG_2510.JPG

But I don't buy gloves any more I stick to mittens. Add to that the fact that I don't buy cycling specific gloves as I find them over priced and under performing.

When it's below 20°F I just use Dogwood Designs Pogies.
http://robonza.blogspot.com/2013/02/review-dogwood-designs-pogies-plus.html
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y4NSNqEnFjk/UQyQJR6suQI/AAAAAAAAKxc/MHlZhhGyFIA/s640/P1290480.jpg

In between temps and if I am not on the fat bike I like the Hestra Army Leather mittens. They keep your hands dry and warm, which is all that counts right?
http://robonza.blogspot.com/2013/11/review-hestra-army-leather-heli-ski.html
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bp40zYkKskQ/UpF07WhZPRI/AAAAAAAAOzs/YkL227id-rg/s640/IMG_4523.jpg

Sorry if I rambled on too long :)

-Joee

[TimD]

http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/gloves/stormweight-BD801060_cfg.html

A glove liner helps. Below 25 I'm using either Patagucci or Marmot snowboard gloves.

[Anarchist]

Silk liner is good. As said earlier, I just go for the snowmobile gloves. Liner inside. Good windblock and a long cuff.

Toasty warm.

[bewheels]

Back in the day we used to use ice fishing gloves over glove liners or regular cycling gloves. Just needed to up a size or two. They are kinda' like cheap and thick wetsuit gloves. If they keep water out...they keep air out.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ice+fishing+gloves&oq=ice+fishing+gloves&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.4812j0j8&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=91&ie=UTF-8