Test: Endura stands for inexpensive, good equipment and is particularly popular at home on the island. In this country, the manufacturer from Edinburgh in Scotland is still an outsider - wrongly so, as the Endura Strike proves again.
A surprise awaits us the first time we put it on: Phew, it's small. The gloves are really quite small, so it is better to choose a larger size. The fit is otherwise really successful, the Strike are tight, but still comfortable. The feeling in the gloves is really excellent: Few gloves can strike a good compromise between lining, weather resistance and sensitivity, but the Endura manages the balancing act.
The outer material is a waterproof membrane, which is interspersed with reflective elements in many places. On the thumb we find a large fleece insert to wipe away sweat. Well thought out: The fleece fabric on the thumb just mentioned is also waterproof. The thin pads on the palms provide a little extra comfort without being so thick that you lose the feel for the handlebars. The contact always remains direct and is never spongy. Large silicone inserts on the index finger and thumb ensure grip on the controls and frustration with unsuccessful attempts to operate touchscreens.
The inner glove consists of a soft fleece fabric and is unfortunately not continuously connected to the outer material. If you're not careful when you take it off, the inner glove can twist a bit, which could cause some trouble the next time you put it on.
The Endura Strike knows how to convince on the test drive. Even though it can't keep up with its competitors, some of which are much more heavily lined, when it comes to heat insulation, it still keeps your hands warm enough at temperatures down to 0°C. Wind and rain also constantly bounce off the extremely hard-wearing outer material.
