Winter gloves

£29.99-£110 Which are best at keeping your fingers toasty and dry?

Ashley Quinlan

01 Van Rysel RR 900 £29.99 Colours Black, Yellow (tested) Sizes S-2XL ● Decathlon’s top-value own brand have used a windproof softshell outer fabric with a DWR (durable water repellent) treatment on it, and their own Softhermic insulation inside. Long cuffs are secured with Velcro. Technogel padding sits at the base of the palm, while a cut-out area in the outer material below the fingers boosts flexibility. These gloves excelled in cold conditions down to freezing, and the windproofing is excellent too, but I found the breathability less good than that of the pricier Assos and Castelli options. Light rain showers are dealt with well, but the DWR treatment isn’t as effective as that of the Assos or Scott gloves. There was just occasional snagging on my Shimano levers, and…

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