At first glance, they’re a very well made and stylish glove, in a typical Italian style. Turning them inside out, the stitching is exceptional, and the mix of materials is well thought out. A warm, fleecy and rippled palm for great grip, with a smooth back to help shed the rain droplets; all wrapped up in nice stretchy fibres with 12% elastine, that ensures a good close fit. Coming well over the bony part of the wrist, these gloves are a good fit and tuck nicely under jersey cuffs. The ‘hook and eye’ fastening is extremely generous and strong, making sure that the closure is excellent.
In use they’re definitely comfortable, with the palms well catered for on the bars, and a nice feeling of dexterity. Using them on chilly spring days, they’ve been great, whereas other brands have often required an inner – not so with these. Even on warm days, they’re still a reasonable choice, as once you get high on the fells, the temperature can drop, and so choosing the right glove can be tricky.
Colour and branding is typically stylish Italian again, with some great block colour schemes, a the black which simply goes with everything. You know what they say: ‘always have the little black dress in the wardrobe for parties’. Well, always have a pair of these gloves in the cycle locker. The ‘Nalini’ branding across the backs is definitely a nice touch. All you need to do is get yourself a pair, because we certainly recommend them. It’s five stars, and another well done for Nalini – for style, comfort and usage.