Originally Posted by Cannondaler

Too much padding can actually put more pressure on the hands than no padding. Also, if your gloves are over-padded it can cause you to grip the bars even tighter to get the right feeling of control. I have always had the best results with very little or no padding in my gloves. If your bike is set up to fit you correctly you should really be able to ride without padding and have no problems with your hands. Gloves should be to protect the skin of your hands from abrasion and blistering not to stop your hands from going numb or hurting.