Would like to get some good feedback for some of you guys that know about a good pair of cold weather gloves. I dont really know where to look.
I'd like to have a pair that arent so big and bulky but still protect you pretty good when it's less than 45°F or there abouts.
I have a pair of the older Harley gloves but they're so big it not even safe. I feel like I'm in a boxing glove.

appreciate some expeienced pointers.

 

more than one RN that ride have told me to wear a pair of latex gloves inside your outer gloves. will work like a wet suit when diving to keep you warm.

 

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There is a thread over on the Sporty forum on this. Too lazy to get the link... Jump over there and check out all the replies.

 

Not really...a wet suit traps a layer of water between the suit and your skin, using your body heat to warm the water, and the neoprene to insulate. Latex gives zip for insulating values, and can cause both allergic reactions AND skin damage because it doesn't allow your skin to breath. Might be okay in an emergency, but not for regular use, IMO.

Gloves take a while to get used to. When I first started riding years ago on the street, I hated gloves. Over the years, riding in freezing/near freezing conditions has forced me to address the issue. My favorite gloves are a pair of 30+ year-old leather, fleece-lined ones. I've tried all the new-fangled "space age" insulations, and frankly they don't hold a candle to the fleece in MAH book.

 

I have the HD Gortex gloves and love them. I tried to find a link on the HD site, but it looks like the new models are out and I don't know what the new product is called.
They have a zipper pouch for heat packs, velcro rists straps and plenty of grip. They are close to $100, so you might find something without a HD logo for less, but I know these are really nice.
I bought mine during a cross-country trip where the weather went from 80 and sunny to 35 and sleet/snow/rain for 2-days (12-hours of riding each day). It was actually 24 one morning when I started - I was just happy it was not raining/snowing. Needless to day, price was not an issue for me on that trip - I was willing to pay whatever they wanted.

 

try www.levelgloves.com


worlds warmest

 

i usually pee in my wet suit to keep warm, try that in your latex gloves.

 

I have a pair of HD gauntlet gloves for the 40's to the mid 30's. Then I switch to the HD heated gloves.

 

I have summer weather riding gloves, fall riding gloves.....which have little insulation in them, and gauntlet gloves for winter. I have no idea who made the leather guantlet gloves I have, but they were cheap. If I loose a pair, tear a pair....no big deal since they were cheap.

Whatever you do....I recommend gauntlet goves though. They work great to keep the cold air out your sleeves.