decent waterproof gloves?

[jpno5]

Any recommendations for decent waterproof gloves?

I'm looking for a pair to last til the end of the year. Live in scotland so ones that are gonna keep my hands nice and warm in the rain!

Are waterproof gloves even a thing? Every pair i've tried after an hour of riding in the rain they're soaked though.

[Itchy]

I gave up on waterproof gloves years ago. I wear racing gloves and use water proof handlebar muffs instead.
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I keep the muffs strapped to the back of the bike all year round when things get torrential it's simply a case of pulling over and slipping them on.

[el_oso]

My cheap Rukka's are completely waterproof. They are quite warm for summer though, but maybe not for a Scottish summer.

I tend to have tucano urbano muffs fitted though, so I've been using my Furygan summer ventilated gloves and have had no issues with leakage.
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[stinkwheel]

I've been using BMW atlantis gloves. Pretty warm (not the warmest I've had but warm enough). Double cuff means they are properly waterproof. Bit of a PITA to put on.
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[rhun]

Spend a few quid and get some gore tex ones. I'm currently wearing the BMW Winter pro 2s and they don't let any water in and have kept my hands warm down to 1 degree temps.
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[bacon]

Some Alpinestar gp summer ventilated gloves here all year around on the Deauville, on my Honda I have heated grips and a set of Tucano muffs.

Even when it was -3C this winter and I rode in to work my hands were burning by the time I got half way to work, had to turn the grips down to low also completely waterproof.


When riding my other bike the gloves I have at my disposal are a brand new set of Richa Arctics and a set of HG gloves. The Richas got a Ride best buy so I gave them a go. Wore them once or twice last year and they are so stiff I can't bare to wear them. I will have to wear them in a bit and I'm sure they will become less cumbersome. Supposed to be decent in the cold and wet though.

I also have a set of Hein Gericke 5 finger pantheon gloves? Think that's what are called from memory, my fingers get cold within about 5-10 mins on the motorway when it's cold (under 5C or so at a guess) out but at least I can feel what's going on through them. They crash well though on another note, 30mph spill after locking up front brakes, hands went down first before I rolled for quite a way. No tears, some abrasion on the palm but all good. They do let water in on long rides though.

[ThatDippyTwat]

As recommended by a certain Bastard on here - Spada Enforcer WP. By fuck they work, also warm, but bulky. They've seen me through two winters now, and I can trash gloves. Not the cheapest, but rain, even Welsh rain, is no issue.

If it's *really* cold, chuck on a pair of silks underneath.
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[fireyphoenix1...]

Rukka gloves, and their kit in general.

Nothing comes close that i have found.

I own the Apollo and R-star. Both are totally waterproof, the apollos are incredibly comfortable and the Rstars have some great features like the dual heat inner, you can choose to have you hand inside the insulation, or have it doubled up on the outside of the hand and have better feel of the controls. This is especially amazing with heated grips.
Its like having muffs, without all the hassle that comes with them.


As a cheap option. Sparda water proof gloves are usually excellent .
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[MCN]

Goretex or Shelltex are waterproof.

Water gets in through the hole you put your hand in.
Cover that hole with the sleeve of yer jaikit so rain can't run down into your 'waterproof' glove
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[Rogerborg]

[NJD]

So is Scotland, for weather, like London is for bike theft -- in that it's worse than everywhere else?

I'm interested to know what mileage people are putting on their gloves, at what speeds they ride and for how long they ride before they give up.

I use RST Blade WP (the original not the newly released 2's) and they haven't ever leaked a tad. If I was going to buy another glove I might go Rukka but I wouldn't hesitate in buying the new Blade (2's) WP.

Interesting this is even a thing, never had a problem here.
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[MCN]

I've used HG race glove for years as summer glove. No problem until I lost one of them. Guys give me funny looks at the gowfe now.

I use an Alpine Star Gore-Tex glove as winter/shite summer glove.

Had those since 2008. Three bikes. Fcuk knows how many miles. All weathers. Eventually extreme cold will beat most gloves. Heated grips work and wearing layered sleeves helps keep heat in your arms.

I am now looking at Rukka Apollo for my new glove as the auld Alpine Stars are now falling apart. Stitching worn on fingers.

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[barrkel]

I bought some Alpine Star Goretex gloves when it looked like the weather would never improve.

The first time I tried them on a cold morning, I stalled the Brutale pulling away and did drop it slowly onto the crash bung. No damage other than a lightly scratched crash bung and mildly bent brake lever. I have never since used those gloves with the Brutale.

So my lesson is watch out with padded winter gloves - the loss of feel is real and has risks!

Muffs feel a bit weird too (mind they don't foul brakes or throttle return) but at least you can use summer gloves in them.
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[asta1]

I use, and can recommend, these: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/236887

I've had mine since late 2015ish and they're the only bike gloves I have. They do as the name suggests really. Totally waterproof and windproof in my experience (longest wet rides are only an hour or so of motorway admittedly) and good for anything between 3 and 25 degrees temperature wise. Much below that they do get a bit cold (my bike is unfaired and I have no muffs), and anything above 25 they get sweaty at low speed, but as a pair of do anything, year round gloves for the UK? 10/10 in my book. Protection, fit and feel is good as well.

I didn't pay that price, mind.
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[Powderhead]

I've had these for three years.

https://www.visordown.com/features/products/richa-cold-protect-gtx

They've been used nearly every day, and they're still fully waterproof.

However, not unsurprisingly, they are too warm in the summer
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[Fireclown]

Been wearing these - https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/222787[/url] - for a couple of years - they still look new and keep my hands pretty cozy - although fingertips begin getting a little cold on frosty mornings towards the end of a half-hour commute. Hands have never gotten wet during that time. Best gloves I've had IMHO.

[edit] - just noticed they have been discontinued - assume there is an equivalent replacement in the range.

[raesewell]

Another vote for Richa Cold Protect very warm glove that are definitely waterproof, I did the bucket test to prove it to myself. Five minutes in a bucket of water up to my wrists, hands warm and dry.
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[Powderhead]

Big love for the Richa Cold Protect GTX in this thread
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