British weather beaters: Best waterproof summer motorcycle gloves

These lightweight men's summer gloves are part of respected Italian manufacturer Alpinestars 'Drystar' range, meaning they're waterproof, too. They've also got CE certified protection, have a textile, 'softshell' construction with hard knuckle protectors, palm reinforcement, a Velcro tightening wrist fastening and even reflective panels.

Another lightweight waterproof men's offering from leading brand Alpinestars, but this time with a more full-length, touring style design. Again CE-certified, the textile Andes glove is described more as a 'mid-season' glove but is waterproof, again has hard-knuckle protection, palm reinforcement and a Velcro tightening wrist closure and comes in a variety of sizes to help you get that perfect fit.

Leading French manufacturer Furygan is renowned for its waterproof, all-weather gear, and particularly its waterproof leather products. Its best-selling, stylish, TD21 leather glove is now available in an all-season version, is made from specially treated goat leather, has a waterproof and breathable insert, a brushed, knitted fabric insert for extra comfort and is CE homologated as PPE (EN13594:2015).

The Bores Rider WP summer gloves are made from aniline cowhide waterproofed with a Hipora breathable membrane. There's reinforcement on the knuckles and palms and come with a Velcro-adjustable cuff fastening.

Think race-style gloves means you can't have waterproofing, too? Think again. These best-selling sports gloves by renowned brand Richa are waterproof and breathable cowhide-leather gloves with TPU knuckle protection and an elasticated wrist. There's a lightweight lining and a reinforced palm with hook-and-loop cuff closure.

Another pair of waterproof summer gloves that prove you can have different styles at an affordable price. This time by respected brand Spada, the Freeride is a retro-style tan coloured waterproof leather touring glove with a double-layered padded palm and a waterproof and breathable membrane to keep the weather out. It is secured by a popper-fastened strap over the cuff.

Another pair of waterproof summer gloves from respected brand Richa, but this time specifically designed for women. These waterproof and breathable leather gloves with hook-and-loop adjustable wrist strap feature a cowhide leather construction, a Hipora membrane, have a leather reinforced double-stitched palm and come with a zip wrist closure for a snug, comfortable fit.

While last but by no means least are these waterproof leather laminate gloves with touchscreen compatible technology by leading British brand Oxford Products. They're a short cuff design with a waterproof and breathable laminate membrane, moulded knuckle finger protection, stretch panels on the fingers, touchscreen-compatible forefinger and thumb, have an integrated visorwipe on the thumb and have a hook-and-loop wrist closure.