These gloves are very pricey, but something happened – or rather didn’t happen – when I rode them: hand numbness. I’ve always had it – 10 minutes into sustained climbing and the tingling starts.
But after an hour of
continuous climbing in these gloves, there was no numbness. I hold the
CPC technology on the palms responsible. It’s basically a collection of tiny
hollow rubber tubes that squish when compacted–it’s the same material used in
Formula One racing seats for traction and vibration damping. These pads are
thinner and less obtrusive than conventional foam, but offer superior damping
and bar feel. Plus, the tiny nubs are supposed to massage the hand, increasing
blood flow. It seemed a bit far-fetched at first, but it worked for me. Prologo
is best known for its road saddles, but the Enduro gloves convinced me that
these Italians know what’s up. The fit is true to size and tailored impeccably
for my hands. The fingers are the perfect length and there’s no bunching in the
palms. Construction is solid as well, with tidy seams. A thin mesh would
ventilate better, but I prefer the protection and durability of more rugged
materials.
PRICE 120$