I had the nashbar neoprene gloves and now have the performance ones (the nashbar gloves disintegrated after a few years of use.)

When you need a glove, I think neoprene is the best for most conditions above about 25 deg f. Yes, your hands will get wet, but the beauty of neoprene is that it insulates when wet. so your hands will never be super duper comfy, but they will never be that bad either (unless its biting cold, since neoprene doesnt shield wind particularly well). In a heavy cold rain, the neoprene is grand - soaking wet, but quite comfortable. if cold rain gets in a "waterproof" glove, it's no fun. plus, i always sweat in waterproof gloves so I have wet hands either way. wet and warm though with the neoprene. same reason I use neoprene booties and wool socks. I give up on staying dry in really wet weather, but I stay comfortable. I love the stuff and it dries out pretty quick. I also like my wetsuit for icy water for all the same reasons.