RRP: £29.99
I love the stuff from Gore, to say their kit works well is a bit of an understatement but they are not usually known for their great styling; functional and simple – yes; going to get you noticed on a club ride… maybe not; but these gloves are the exception that proves the rule.
The Gore Retro Tech ii short finger gloves are a perfect marriage of Gore functionality and great styling. But to look at the old-school
Gore Bike Wear Retro Tech Leather Gloves
knuckle holes you wouldn’t think theses babies contained the level of tech they do; great thin unobtrusive padding on the palms and a big towing section to wipe your nose with are some of the first things you’ll notice, (obviously after the great looking white leather – you could get more functional black but I don’t think they look nearly as good) the reflectors on the fingers are a nice touch too. I’m in two minds on the ‘removal loops’, they do make getting the gloves off a lot simpler and you don’t notice they are there once on, but they do spoil the look a tad… (only a tad, mind – and you can always take some scissors to them if they bother you).
Sung fit, although being real leather they will tend to stretch out a little after a while; they have stood up well for long rides, commuting, racing… high quality gloves and well worth the few extra pennies over some cheap models.
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Pros:
- Great Styling
- Comfortable
- Durable
Cons:
- Removal hoops, (TBH – I’m still undecided on these)
Rating: 9/10
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- Foam padding on palm for best impact protection
- Terry insert on thumb for wiping away perspiration
- Ventilation holes on finger insides for better ventilation
- Loops for easier removal
- Velcro width adjustment at wrist
- Reflectors on fingers
