MCN's Top 5 winter gloves
By Marc Abbott -
Gloves
09 December 2010 14:12
MCN staff put their kit through the sternest tests, day-to-day, to help you decide which biking products to buy. Of all the winter gloves we’ve tested in the last three years only the handful in this article have received the highest rating possible.
So if you’re buying these from the MCN Shop we’re confident you’re making the right decision. Here's our list of 5-star winter gloves:
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Held 2570 Freezer Gore-Tex - £89.99 (free delivery)
MCN says: “Extremely soft and comfortable, so much so that you won’t believe they could keep you so warm. From 0° to 10°C they’re absolutely ideal. So far no rain has managed to work its way through to the skin. They’re very easy to slip on and off and quick to secure. For this money they’re a real bargain… absolutely ideal for their purpose”.
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Alpinestars Apex Drystar - £74.99 (+ £4.99 P&P)
MCN says: “The nicest lining I’ve ever felt – it’s tempting to put your hand inside them, even when you don’t need to… Warm and waterproof and not too bulky, so it’s easy to feel the controls well when you’re riding, even riding quickly on a sports bike. Well made, too.”
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Hein Gericke Storm
MCN says: “The most comfortable bike gloves I’ve owned and still waterproof after a decade. Fleece lining and supple leather make them as comfy as a pair of old house slippers. I still use them most times I ride. I’ve had them so long I’d forgotten their price and was astonished by the value for money when I checked”.
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Alpinestars 365 Gore-Tex - £159.95 (free delivery)
MCN says: “Warm and waterproof, but feel and look like a racing glove. Only the most severe weather makes me reach for a full-on winter glove, but most of the time I prefer to wear these. They’re still wearing well after two years and 20,000+ miles.”
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Nikwax Glove Proof - £3.99 (£2.99 P&P)
MCN says: “It’s hard for me to express fully how immediately impressed I was when I first used this sponge-applied liquid to my favourite summer gloves. They are by no means claimed to be waterproof but after a liberal application of Glove Proof, have amazingly turned out to be just that. 100% leak-free, without exception. Quite possibly one of the best four quids you’ll ever spend on bike-related products.”
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