First look: Latest winter gloves from Giro

Five new models for chillier temperatures

James Huang

Published: October 19, 2009 at 9:05 am

Winter is the name of the game for Giro's glove line with five new models – in both men's and women's fits – arriving in time for the season's chillier temperatures.

The US$25 Westerly (UK price TBC) blends a fleece-lined backing and silicone-dotted palm and fingers for a bit of protection on cooler days plus enhanced grip, especially when wet. The £29.99 ($35) Blaze upgrades to a Clarino palm and adds a bit of padding.

The men's Ambient and women's Candela – both £39.99 ($45) – add more insulation for temperatures just above freezing plus wind and water resistance and X-Static fleece linings. As with the Blaze, the Clarino palms will also include silicone-dotted fingertips and mild EVA padding.

The new ambient and candela gloves from giro feature mild insulation, clarino palms and silicone fingertips: the new ambient and candela gloves from giro feature mild insulation, clarino palms and silicone fingertips - James Huang

The Ambient and Candela feature mild insulation, Clarino palms and silicone fingertips

Truly nasty conditions will call for the new Proof glove with waterproof, breathable shells, Thinsulate XT-S insulation (with more placed on the back for warmth and less underneath the hands for dexterity and bar feel), X-Static interiors plus removable Westerly gloves to be used as supplemental liners. Suggested retail price is £49.99 ($60).

Giro say their new proof glove is good for sub-freezing temperatures: giro say their new proof glove is good for sub-freezing temperatures - James Huang

Giro say their new Proof glove is suitable for sub-freezing temperatures