Classic Cool Cycling Gloves

I have worn these gloves on many rides for several months. I have the tan version, and find that for summer/hot weather riding, the light tan color reflects the heat, instead of absorbing it. My hands feel cool and comfortable after hilly rides of 30 or more miles in hot and humid weather. The thin weave crochet fabric does not feel scratchy like some of the thicker yarns I have seen on gloves. It feels smooth against the skin and just makes my hands feel comfy. I do not find the padding to be too thin, in fact, feels just right for me. I bought the pair I have now at a local bike shop almost two years ago as a spare pair. After wearing out my other gloves, I pulled them out and started wearing them a few months back and thought, wow, these feel great, I should have started wearing them sooner. They are doing fine, but I am concerned since the palms are not leather, they will wear quickly. So I went back to the shop I bought them from to get another spare pair (or maybe even two), and found they no longer carry them. I then checked Avenir's web site, and it looks as if they are no longer making the tan. Drats. So, I am ordering a black pair now from Amazon, and I will wear them just because I like the feel, but not having tan in my size and discovering that they do not appear to be making them in that color anymore is disappointing. I hope somebody from Avenir happens to read this: the tan color looks cool, and also helps your hands stay cool! Bring them back! Giving a five star review on comfort alone, and hoping that the company begins to re-stock the light tan color.

So far so good with these new gloves. I have probably gone through 20 pairs of gloves in my lifetime, as they just wear out eventually. These fit nicely, and I really like the padding on the palm. It seems nicer than so many gloves I have owned in the past. I have never had a mesh fabric on gloves before, but I love it. It's very breathable. If you've ever gotten hot hands while riding, you'll appreciate this ultra-breathable fabric. As for sizing, I am sometimes disappointed by gloves that fit too tightly or too loosely. These fit TRUE TO SIZE--just right. For the price, I don't know how you can go wrong with these gloves.

The padding doesn't do much and they are starting to fray, but for the price they are very nice. I have only had them for a month but i ride everyday. I was most surprised at how well they fit and sweat-free they kept my hands. I only wish the padding was better.

bike gloves are partly personal preference, but also have a function to perform. These have been reliable, good, stood up to the wash, and fit comfortably. I like the all black understated design. nice breathable fabric on top. this is all I buy now. I have to trim a few threads now and then.

Very happy with these gloves. I am an occasional biker, usually doing between 10-20 mile rides, 3x per week, so I don't know how well they would stand up to more intense riding, but they suit my needs very well and seem very good value. As others have said, they do fit a bit large and I expect they will stretch with use.

These gloves look great, but they are sized for women. That may be inferred from the sizing chart that comes up only for women's sizes. IT SHOULD BE STATED CLEARLY IN CAPS!!!I have large hands for a man, these gloves didn't come close to fitting me even though they were XL.My wife has a new pair of biking gloves, which she doesn't really need, and I'm screwed until I can afford to buy another pair.Bad deal. Get clear on your sizing!

Received gloves today and the Large was a little snug ( I usually wear a Medium ) so they are sized pretty small.The padding that exists is only over the medial part of the palm (little finger side). No padding over the middle or thumb side of the palm. There is an extraordinarily thin bit of padding along the upper palm at the base of the fingers, but I doubt it is very effective. Otherwise these gloves seem to be well made with stout mesh over the back and a velcro wrist closure.I will be sending them back as I need more room and more padding in my cycling gloves.

I got exactly what I paid for. These don't have anything amazing going on. They are good on the palms but the rest of the hand just feels wrapped in canvas. Thumb and first finger are the most comfy on the hoods of my brakes but the rest of my digits don't feel "wrapped" in comfort. These are ok at best but I will probably invest in full finger gloves even though my riding is in the hotter months. If these are your first pair of gloves go for it but if you're looking for a cheaper upgrade check out a pair in store first then see if they are cheaper on here. Always get a good fit first.