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Best winter cycling gloves to buy right now
No single glove covers a British winter: a windproof glove suits dry days above 5C, a waterproof one is for rain, and lobster-style gloves are for anything near freezing. Buy for the conditions you ride most, and make sure the glove still lets you work the brake levers.
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Best for most people
1. Endura Strike Waterproof Cycling Gloves
Synthetic leather with gel pad · Insulating, fast-dry · Waterproof, breathable
A waterproof, insulated glove from a Scottish brand that knows wet riding, and the pick for rain at typical UK winter temperatures. The listing quotes an internal waterproof, breathable membrane, a low-bulk liner, a gel-padded synthetic leather palm and an extended cuff. It names no touchscreen fingertips, so expect to take a glove off to use your phone.
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Best budget
2. Origem Thermal Winter Gloves
Thin thermal glove · Above 5C · Touchscreen, reflective strips
A no-name thin glove that sells in big numbers, for dry days above 5C or as a liner under a bigger glove. The title calls it water resistant, then the listing claims a 10,000mm waterproof membrane, so assume showerproof at best. It has touchscreen fingertips, reflective strips and a silicone palm grip.
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Best for near freezing
3. GripGrab Ride Windproof Deep Winter Lobster Gloves
Windproof softshell, water-repellent · 3-finger lobster · Fleece
A lobster-style glove that pairs your fingers for warmth while leaving the forefinger free for brakes and gears. The listing quotes a windproof softshell with a water-repellent finish, thermal insulation, a fleece lining and padded palms. It is windproof rather than waterproof, so it is for cold, dry days.
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Best for cold rain
4. Gorewear C5 Gore-Tex Thermo Gloves
Synthetic leather, foam padding · Thermal · Gore-Tex
The warmer of Gorewear's two C5 Gore-Tex gloves, with a thermal inside for cold, wet rides. The listing quotes Gore-Tex for waterproof, windproof and breathable protection, foam palm padding and a towelling thumb. It is the premium choice, and the listing names no touchscreen fingertips.
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Best for touchscreens
5. Altura Nightvision Insulated Waterproof Gloves
Amara with silicone grip · Touchscreen fingertips · 8K/8K waterproof, breathable
An insulated waterproof glove with touchscreen fingertips, so you can use a phone or bike computer without taking it off. The listing quotes an 8K/8K waterproof and breathable membrane, a stretch back and an Amara palm with silicone grip. Despite the Nightvision name, the listing does not mention reflective details, so check the photos.
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Best windproof
6. Castelli Perfetto RoS Gloves
CDS cushioning · Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper · Fleece
A close-fitting windproof glove for dry days above freezing, made from Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper with few seams and a warm fleece lining. The listing says its palm padding protects the median nerve on long rides. It is not sold as waterproof, and it is one of the slowest sellers here.
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Best budget lobster
7. Optimum Nitebrite Lobster Gloves
Padded Amara · Waterproof, windproof · 3-finger lobster
A cheaper lobster glove than the GripGrab, and one whose listing claims a waterproof and windproof outer. It adds thermal padding, reflective detailing and a padded Amara palm. The listing names no membrane, so treat the waterproof claim as best effort, and it sells in small numbers.
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