They have pads on the palms but for two years now ive been using adidas clima warm gloves they are not bulky and I started wearing them this morning and i use em all winter long. IMHO they good for about 45f to about 10f below 10 your fingers will get a little cold. These aren't the exact model i have but mine are two years older http://www.trijungle.com/cmmv-793575.html