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Looking for some decent quality mitts for longer road rides/touring.
Have been using Specialized bg gel mitts for years. They're OK but wear out pretty fast and the stitching isn't great. Would like something harder wearing and a well padded palm. Possibly leather?
Any recommendations?
I like my Gore ones. but I can't see them lasting a second summer.
I have some endura humvee mits that are just disintegrating after 4 years hard service.
Prendas gloves are ace - not a clue about leather, you can't put them in the wash with all the other stuff so its a no from me on those
Assos ones are simple, well made and robust.
I don't particularly like the look of mine but they work so well I still wear them.
Top tip - don't machine wash your gloves too much.
some bargains on their 6 day gloves here which are the ones I've got
https://www.swissiconic.com/accessories/gloves-summer/
My Pearl Izumi ones are great (can't remember exact 'model') & have lasted a few years now.
Planet X mitts are cheap and seem quite hard wearing. They last longer than some of the Endura gloves I had anyway. They have a few different styles, some more padded.
I was about to recommend Specialized BG gel mitts, was given a new pair for my birthday and they are excellent; you don't even know you're wearing them.
Another vote for Pearl Izumi.
Planet X Ulner or GripGrab progel/supergel (more spendy though)
Altura classic s.
String backed so you end up looking AMAZING.
And you get a super cool tan mark that screams pro.