This season called for a shiny new pair of winter riding gloves (I’d worn a hole in the left thumb of my BMW two-in-one gloves, which might mean I’m a little too aggressive when I turn on my turn indicators…). I’ve been really happy with Racer gloves for my summer riding, and decided to give their Tour FHH winter gloves a try.
The Tour FHH (FHH stands for ‘For Heated Handgrips’) gloves are only available in mens’ sizing, so I measured and fell in between a M and L. Because my fingers are long, I sized up to the L, and that proved to be the right choice for me.
These gloves are so, so soft inside – it sounds a little ridiculous, but it felt like my hands were wrapped in cozy flannel sheets. They’re thick, but not so thick that you can’t really feel your controls. Plus, remember that FHH? The palms have less insulation so that there’s much better heat transfer from your heated grips. I’ve tested this a bunch this winter, and they’re absolutely a warmer glove than my old gloves. Better grip and feel, too. They’ve also got a waterproof membrane, so even when it’s wet out, my hands have stayed nice and dry. I’ve got about 4 months of near-daily use on these gloves now, and they don’t look any worse for wear than when I pulled them out of the package.
If you’re looking for a winter glove that will keep you warm and dry but won’t break the bank, I’d absolutely put these on the list to try.
Here’s some more detailed specs, straight from Racer’s site:
- AquaPoint™ waterproof/breathable membrane
- Touchscreen index fingers
- Soft protection on knuckle and fingers
- Dexfil® insulation for warmth
- Velcro wrist and cuff closure
- Reflective printing on cuff
- Available in black
- Sizes S-3XL
