A decent set of winter gloves?

[Splash]

So winter is almost on our doorstep and after loosing my old winter gloves on the M5 after my bag magically opened itself I need a new pair...

I have been looking at Alpinestars Vega Drystar...

But what else are people suggesting? I ride year round and so this year I want to go with a glove that'll last with Gore-Tex or Drystar by Alpinestar.... I just wondered what you winter riders use?

I commute Dual carriageways to work (10 Miles) and motorways at the weekend (120 Miles)


Cheers!

[Snowy]

I have a pair of Alpinestars 365 gloves which are goretex and fully waterproof. I would'nt use them when the weather is very cold though as they are not that warm and for those times I use heated gloves as not even heated grips are good enough to keep my hands warm! I have Powerlet heated gloves which are similar to Gerbing.

If you need a cheaper alternative for winter riding I would suggest muffs as a good choice.

[Trev]

Thanks for posting, I'm also after a pair of waterproof gloves but prefer the sportsglove feel and, although would like a reasonable level of warmth, I'm not looking for the ultimate protection from the cold as rarely use my bike for commuting.
I'll be interested to hear any recommendations.

[Jon_W]

Alplnestars.... The best I've ever had. Warm, waterproof and comfortable.

Em has Frank Thomas an she says the same about them.

[Kevinb]

I've got a pair of Triumph touring gloves I've had for five years plus, they are excellent. 170 miles to newquay in March freezing cold and raining the whole way. They did eventually let the water in but still good

[Dabz]

Another vote here for Aplinestars (and I know BB has the same ones too) - really warm and comfy, totally waterproof. They were about £125 I think (this was about 4 years back) but worth every penny

[FJ_Biker]

I vote Oxford muffs, they might not look trendy but they work a treat.

I commute on the motorway everyday through the winter in summer gloves with these over my handle bars.

[Splash]

Taffy's choice of Muffs has been lingering in my mind for sometime today!

Jon W, Dabs - I think I might bite the bullet and go straight for some Alpinestars, a lot of the reviews are very good with about 1 in 10 being slightly pessimistic...

[BB]

Another vote here for Aplinestars (and I know BB has the same ones too) - really warm and comfy, totally waterproof. They were about £125 I think (this was about 4 years back) but worth every penny

Not cheap but good gloves 8-)

BB

[Nelly]

Yup, got to agree. Ive had a pair of Alpine Stars for a couple of years. Well worth the dosh! 8-)