Winter gloves for cyclists tested – 2023 best list
With us you will find your glove. We have created a list of the best winter gloves for cyclists for you.
Anyone looking for cycling gloves in winter will be confronted with a flood of glove models on the Internet. There is no one glove that always works perfectly for everyone. We bikers have too different expectations for that. Because not everyone expects a glove to keep their hands comfortably warm in temperatures around freezing point. Fair-weather riders don't need a waterproof membrane in a glove. Or if you're more comfortable, you don't necessarily need a direct grip on the handlebars.
The glove manufacturers have responded to this and designed models that are tailored to a wide range of preferences and areas of use. As in many areas, it is a compromise between intended use, comfort and price.
You shouldn't make any compromises when it comes to fit. Unfortunately, glove sizes are not standardized and each manufacturer has its own size table. Different sizes are used, such as the US sizes XS-XXL or the numerical measurement system from 1-11, which is widespread in Europe. In addition, some manufacturers differentiate their sizes according to gender. The manufacturer SQLab even goes one step further and offers its gloves in Slim (narrow hands) and Wide (wide hands). For these reasons, you should follow the manufacturer's specific sizing guide to ensure an ideal fit for your desired glove. You can use the following table as a rough guide.
We have tested a number of different glove models for you and created a list of the best. We tested each glove for fit, weather protection and feel. You can read about the other features that each model comes with in the individual reports. At the end, we give you a recommendation for whom and what area of use the individual winter gloves are suitable for.