So, to sum up...

I thought this was going to be about “how much more do you get for your money”, but it turns out that the focus is how long you need the kit to be useful.

If you need your kit to be useful over a longer period then I’d say the Buffalo jacket, Spada jeans, and X-Hero boots are the choices. They’re all designed to work across a wider range (the Spada lining makes them warmer in cooler weather). Just ride in the warmest of months? Then the Knox jacket, Spidi jeans and WP Rush boots are ideal, though in the case of the latter I reckon they’ll be okay for late spring to early autumn.

Both pairs will suit both purposes, but it is a case of what you get for your money. At £65 the RST Blade IIs are great value for money, but for that extra (let’s face it, close on double the cost), the Wolf Kangaroo gloves’ extra feel makes a bundle of difference.