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Price: £42.90 / €45 / €39.50
Colour: Black
Sizes: S/M/L/XL
Touchscreen compatable: Yes
It isn’t cold enough yet where I live for me to bust out any kind of heavy-duty winter gloves, but it has been chilly enough to wear lighter full-finger gloves on occasion.
I’ve been riding in the Velotoze knitted waterproof gloves for over a year, and am now ready with my full review. If you’re interested in some comfortable, lighter, long gloves, this pair could well be one to consider.
Just under a year ago, I reviewed the Velotoze Waterproof Neoprene Cycling Gloves, one of three long-fingered offerings from the brand, and a pair that quickly became my favourite neoprene gloves once I logged some miles with them in the rain.
Now, it’s time to look at the knitted waterproof glove option. These gloves use a lightweight, soft knitted construction with a waterproof membrane inside. They are very comfortable, but there’s built-in waterproofing too, which adds value and versatility.
The gloves retail at £42.90 / €45 / €39.50 and come in one black colour.
Design and aesthetics
Velotoze products are used regularly by the UAE Team Emirates-XRG, including world champion Tadej Pogačar. I first spotted him using VeloToze gloves at last year’s Giro and was interested to learn more. After speaking with the brand, I’m also told that at least one other team purchases these gloves to use without branding.
The waterproof knitted gloves are constructed from a mix of acrylic, nylon, spandex, and elastane. A three-layer construction makes up the fabric, with a waterproof membrane are sandwiched between the first and second layers.
I’d say the gloves sit around the medium-weight bracket overall. They aren’t super thin and light, but they are lighter and offer more dexterity than lots of proper winter gloves. The brand says they are designed for a temperature range of 5°C (40°F ) to 19°C (66°F ). That…
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