Not sure where certain stuff should be posted, too many sub-forums here but anyway... new rider, going to start touring next year... hate hot hands, even in cold weather like to breath... but I want a pair of riding gloves that will protect me in a fall/slide... any recommendations for a good set of warm weather riding gloves?

thx.

 

fox creek leather

 

Your local bike (bicycle) shop. I love the mesh/vented gloves and they're made with a fall in mind.

 

Another vote for Fox Creek. Best gloves I've ever owned and not the most expensive either.

 

I use HD fingerless. Good quality, dont turn your hands black. I'm sure Fox Creek is killer awesome as well/

 

I wear these, lifetime warranty from cycle gear. I wore out one pair and their exchange policy consisted of them telling me to grab a new pair and have a nice day.

 

This. I have some mush gloves and loose fitting because my grips are knurled plastic and rough.

 

If you're in Florida, your local motorcycle shops should have a decent selection of warm weather riding gloves. If nothing else, get some deerskin of goatskin work gloves; they're cheap and nobody's going to laugh at you for wearing them. You can darken them up a bit with some shoe polish.

 

I don't know anything about the ones Uncle Chester posted but otherwise none of the ones listed will do squat if you go down hard and or long. And I am a HUGE fan of Fox Creek, owning a bunch ($$$) of their stuff. Great quality but if you are looking for protection in case of going down I would look elsewhere. Surely someone will shed light on some that are designed to do what you are trying to find. I just don't give it that much thought, in spite of the fact that I want to stay relatively protected.

 

For truly hot weather comfort, mesh/textiles are likely your best best.