The Duluth gloves aren't very good, not very well constructed. They are waterproof because they have a plastic bag inside of the glove between the outerlayer and the insulation. So water doesn't get in but sweat doesn't get out. Most work gloves aren't constructed in the correct way for comfortable riding. In my opinion, for cold weather riding, wind resistance is the most important thing. I'd stick with gloves made specific for cycling and I think Pearl Izumi as a whole makes good stuff.