Neoprene gloves
 

I wore a pair of neoprene scuba gloves for the first time today in a light consistent rain for my 6 mile commute home and my hands stayed pretty toasty. Does anyone use neoprene gloves to keep their hands warm during rainy rides? What are your experiences with these types of gloves?

My concern would be that neoprene doesn't breathe very well, so sure you don't get wet from the rain, but you might from your own sweaty hands. Just as uncomfortable.

I use to wear N.G. in the rain. In the Summer months they tend to be hot, very hot. AfterThree years, I went to an all Leather glove that was waterproof. Much better then N.G.!

Yes, my hands did get hot, but were still warm and not too uncomfortable.

I do. I wear Glacier Gloves. I have been using them for years. I began using them on the motorcycle for rain gloves. I have been using them since around 2004. Great gloves. No issues with sweat.

I've tried them for roof raking in snow storms. my hands got wet from skin moisture & then cold. they are made to leak while diving & capture a layer of water which your hands will warm, like the rest of the wet suit. I've tried them for other winter related activities but they don't keep my hands warm. I suppose for what you used them for, they would work, a short ride in the rain (under an hour) not in freezing temps. there are also kayakers gloves which might be less expensive

On their own in the rain I had a puddle in the end of the fingers ... a wet suit is still wet...

Bearing Straights fisheries , at sea, they wear several pairs of dipped solid neoprene , at the same time..

King Crab season is short, but pays a lot, if on a crew % of the sales, deal..





....

I use neoprenes only in heavy rain. In winter too (–5°C). TIP: Usually I wear a liner underneath.

I found a pair of kayaking gloves on sale when I was searching for windproof winter gloves. These weren't it. I arrived at work with icy, wet hands and had to pour the sweat out. Eventually settled on downhill ski gloves from Dakine. They're only middling for insulation, but they are completely windproof, and if it's too cold for them, it's too cold for me.

yes so hot

I had some Glacier Gloves for quite a while. I also had the same experience as others -- no breathability, sweating hands, and cold hands as a result. After a few years they REALLY started to stink, so I threw them out.

I have some Giro cycling specific neoprene gloves. I wear them in temps from about 20f to 35f. Warm enough, a bit sweaty but not too bad...certainly no sweat pooling ever.

I bought a pair, wore then once and tossed them on the "never use" bin. Sure they didn't get wet from the outside, but I was able to pour a LOT of sweat out of them. My hands came out all pruny. They weren't very warm either.
I just wear regular weatherproof gloves now.

Same here....20-35F they are the ticket. Any colder I either don't ride or wear my bulky thinsulate hunting gloves and maybe a liner. Any warmer and it's just the generic Performance bike gloves.

I used Shell Gloves , + Polar Fleece gloves inside them,

with the benefit of removing them, wringing them drier then putting it back on... or leaving them to dry separately ..

I tried them. They suck......even worse than most other glove options I've tried. I have used Bar Mitts that are neoprene for the last two years. Every problem that I've ever had with gloves and winter riding were solved the day I put them on the bike. No more worries, questions or expensive experiments with hand related cold riding issues for me. Problem solved.

YMMV

My wife uses neoprene gloves for running. Running-specific, much thinner than scuba ones.

I've had a pair of cycling specific neoprene gloves for a number of years and never found them warm enough, and then there was the sweat issue. I gave up on them.

The biggest professional race win ever by an American was secured wearing neoprene gloves. 1988 Giro d'Italia. Andy Hampsten's ride over Gavia Pass. No, he didn't win that stage. He settled for second, But that ride secured his place in the overall. In temps in the 20s and snow, he wore shorts, a long sleeve but light wool jersey and neoprene gloves he had from the States.

https://www.google.com/search?q=andy...oAEwDQ#imgrc=_

Ben