These gloves are great for temps down to about 45F (7C) - lightweight but warm and water resistant with just a little bit of padding. Good PNW gloves for when it's chilly, wet but getting warmer through the day.
I just bought a second pair of these after 2 seasons I liked them so much. On my older gloves, the cuff eventually kind of shredded apart where you pull them on. They fixed that problem with an updated cuff. But the only downside with the updated version is that it is very tight which makes them a little hard to get on and off. In fact, as with almost all gloves when your hands are already cold and damp, putting these on can be frustrating. I'll still use them though - in the right temp range they're very good.
So many gloves purchased, so many returned. These are the only gloves that worked for me in the mid to lower 30� area were battery operated gloves, which are extraordinarily helpful but very bulky. So far I�ve done two rides with them. Daytime, 3 1/2 hours 18.7 mph, sunny, 33�, windchill 22�. Last night, a gravel ride, nighttime, 23 miles, 2000 feet of climbing, 2 hours, 15 minutes, 14 miles an hour 31�, windchill 18�.
The first five-10 minutes of both ride, my fingers were a little cold, but not unbearable. I put in a very light glove liner. However, after 30 minutes, the liners came off. I just use the glove and they were not even zippered at the top.
Y the wind proofing is top-notch. Yes, the gloves got moist inside, but my hands never felt clammy or cold. I can�t explain why. They just didn�t. Yes, I am raving about these gloves. They are just that good.
Firstly, thanks to previous reviewers who included their height, weight, and the size purchased. I took the advice and bought XL even thought I'm 6'2" and weigh 160 lbs. The fit is very good and nicely snug, even with my chicken legs. I can't imagine even getting into a smaller size.
The only reason for not giving these 5 stars is that I haven't had them long enough to evaluate durability. I hope they last because that would make them a great value.
A well-made product. Fit is good, I like the zipper pocket. But for SF Bay Area, it's too light for mixed conditions. My XL Espresso jersey weighs only five ounces, while most of my jerseys are 7-8 oz. The SF Bay Area has lots of different micro-climates. A ride can go from temps in the 90s on an exposed inland climb to temps in the 60s on a foggy coastal descent. I prefer a slightly heavier jersey the keeps me barely warm enough in cool temps, but keeps me cool enough when fully unzipped in the higher temps. Castelli jerseys are a little too thin. I agree with most comments that you should order a size up. With a 42" chest, I'm a large in most jerseys, but an extra-large in Castelli jerseys. Price is OK when on sale.
