3-season gloves
Mitts for all sorts of weather
Rukka Stancer GTX £289.99 bikerheadz.co.uk
» We all know the UK weather can change within minutes, making glove selection before any ride an issue for me. My hand covering anxiety has disappeared over the past 18 months thanks to Rukka’s Stancer GTX mitts. Usual high spec from the Finnish of knuckle protection, 100% waterproof due to Gore-tex, touchscreen fingertip, neoprene stretch panel, external stitching for comfort, visor blade, double layered fingers... and all that. But the best bit for me is you can wear them on a trackday, in the pouring rain, and with heated grips in winter. High price point is justified by the fact they still look new, the cuffs go under or over jackets, two-year warranty, the Velcro is still sticky and they can be worn for 365 days of the year. Slip a paw into one and you will be purchasing instantly. PL
Merlin Rexx Hydro £99.99 merlinbikegear.com
» It takes a sweltering summer’s day for me not to have cold hands (carpal tunnel syndrome? Raynaud’s? I really must see the quack). This means my idea of a three-season glove is something a tad cosier than most. The Rexx from British brand Merlin are sold as all-season, and the microfleece lining is delightfully snuggly. But they’re not as bulky as expected of a winter glove – they’re made from a light, flexible textile with ‘Ripstop’ panels, plus goat leather palms, waterproof membrane, D3O armour and subtle shock-absorbing ‘sheet protection’, and have a bit on the end of the finger for swiping screens (if you require such). I’m a few weeks into using them but they’re proving warm, comfy and weatherproof. Two-year warranty, too. MA
Richa Ghent GTX £139.99 nevis.uk.com
» Waterproof gloves with a short cuff seem daft in principle, but I’ve used these a fair bit in cooler conditions, including doing the NC500 on a Honda Grom. Don’t ask. And I really like them: the Gore-tex holds fast, the shorty design makes them less clumpy than many warm gloves, and no issues with feel or dexterity. Insulation is decent above 5°C and they’re comfy into the mid-teens. Three years in and they’re wearing well, too. Best paired with a jacket of similar three-season capability with sleeves long enough to meet the cuffs properly – because, predictably, that short cut means leaks in a deluge.