The mouldy glove thread has prompted me, but I was going to ask at some point anyway. Please could you give me your winter glove recommendations? I'd like to know what brand you rate for both riding and yard duties. Any thoughts ideas much appreciated. Will be doing a little glove shopping over the weekend.
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I love my MacWets - they are really comfy and if they get grubby chuck them in the machine and they come out literally good as new!!
I will say though I am a "hot" person - I hardly ever wear a coat and rarely suffer from cold hands, so not sure how they would be if you were someone who did.
I love most Rokel gloves. Last well, windproof, wash and some are lined for warmth. About £20, but worth the money. Never buy leather any more as dye comes off when it rains and stiffen up when sweaty and dried etc
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Thanks for the replies - I quite like the sound of something that you can chuck into the washer! I do like the look of the Rokel ones too. Ah, decisions decisions!!!
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I wasn't impressed with my Roekl's - they didn't wear at all well and the fabric began to become threadbare after just a few months. I've had my MacWets for at least 3 yrs and they are still good as new.
I'm another one in the cheap gloves camp - always losing them! I also buy cheap sunglasses cos I sit on them/fall off/leave them on a random table somewhere.
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If the perfect winter glove exists, then I haven't found it
Fleece and woollen ones - although normally cheap, they get wet in the rain and if you pick up hay/shavings/chaff when wearing them it sticks forever, unless you've got the time and patience to pick it off.
Sealskinz - I treated myself to a pair a few years ago as they claim to be waterproof. Absolute rubbish in heavy rain your hands get just as wet as in normal gloves. If anything, they should describe them as 'showerproof'.
Thermal gloves - the ones that claim to be thermal and really warm, are normally too thick to do fiddly jobs with like untie haynets, or do your bridle up with, so you end up taking them off.
However, I was in a camping shop in my lunch hour yesterday and found myself drawn to their glove section ..... I have bought a pair that is fleece lined, claims to be waterproof, and aren't too bulky. In fact it was buy one pair get one free which is good, because I'm always losing one.
I'm quite looking forward to trying them out this weekend to see if they live up to their description .......
What about neoprene (spelling) gloves. I've never used them, they keep you hands warm and dry but the could be expensive. I guess you could google them.
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What about neoprene (spelling) gloves. I've never used them, they keep you hands warm and dry but the could be expensive. I guess you could google them.
I have some neoprene hi viz gloves, made by EQ vvs, never heard of them before, but I tried them on in the shop and they fitted really well, I like it that when I stick a hand out to slow traffic down or turn off the road my hand can be seen.
I've had them nearly 2 years now and I wear them every time I hack.
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Yes, I had some Sealskinz a couple of winters ago, tbh I thought they were rubbish! They were a dreadful fit and leaked. Anyway, still on the hunt for the elusive winter gloves....
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I've got Macwet, and they are good, they now do one with the gortex lining as well.
Also have some Ariat winter gloves which do keep your hands nice and warm and the padding is over the top rather than the palm, but they do get wet in the rain.
Sealskins, I have the general gloves which I used for yard stuff but found my hands did get wet and then very cold. I had some of the thicker winter gloves which did keep my hands toasty, but, too thick for riding in.
So if anybody can come up with a glove which keeps your hands dry, and thus warm, and keeps the wind off, but are thin enough to maintain feel, I will be happy to try them out!!!
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Ski gloves for most yard duties too thick to tack up in through but excellent in the mornings for wheelbarrow and poo picking. I can keep them on for filling haynets and tying them up.
I ride in equiertech! which although not overly warm have a great fit and both pairs go in the washing machine once a week.
Ski gloves from matalans (Sorry bad spelling)
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