Summer glovin’

Weise Wave 2.0 Waterproof

Weise has given its popular waterproof summer gloves a host of upgrades for 2024, making them even more practical for riding in warm but changeable weather conditions. The addition of 1-KP knuckle armour on the Wave 2.0 adds to their appeal for adventure riding, while their flexibility and waterproofing will make them a popular choice with commuters and leisure riders too.

The short cuff design sits easily under riding jackets, with hook and loop closure for a snug and secure fit. There’s no

Summer’s just around the corner and a good pair of lightweight gloves turns a ride from being sweaty to sweet. Here we review some of the top gloves on the market.

RST Moto Rider

The Rider is a fantastic value lightweight hybrid-synthetic glove that’s a great lightweight option for urban or long distance riding. If you see Stan out and about this summer the chances are that you’ll see him riding in a pair of RST’s Rider gloves, as he has for the past five years or so. Although they make no claim to be waterproof, they seamlessly direct air around the fingers, need to remove the gloves to operate smartphones or sat navs either, since both the index fingers and thumbs are touchscreen compatible.

Weise Wave 2.0 gloves retail at £99.99 a pair, including VAT. They come in a choice of Black or Grey, in sizes S-2XL, and are covered by a two-year warranty for complete peace of mind.

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Priced at only £29.99 and with Level 1 safety accreditation, these are probably the best-value summer gloves out there. If you want additional features you’ll need to pay more, but if all you want is to keep cool, then pack a pair of these.

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