Zero RH Ergo glove

These spring/autumn-weight Zero RH Ergo gloves are windproof and do a pretty good job of keeping the rain out too. They're not cheap but they do boast some useful features.

The backs of the Ergo gloves are made from Zero RH's Airdrygold 250 fabric which is windproof and slightly fleecy on the inside, making them surprisingly warm considering their low bulk. I've been using these in temperatures from about 9-14C. I get cold hands quite easily (I'm a martyr to it but you'll never hear me moan!) so you might use them in cooler conditions.

Zero RH reckon these gloves are 'totally waterproofing' (sic), but that's not the case. The Airdrygold 250 fabric might not let the rain through but there's no sealing around the seams, so water will seep in. Still, they do a better job of keeping your hands dry than most single-thickness gloves, and they're quite breathable so sweat doesn't easily build up inside.

The lowers are faux leather and the section between the thumb and the forefinger is reinforced. The area around the base of the thumb gets a useful amount of foam padding too, although I'd have liked this over the heel of the hand as well for long-ride comfort. I wore track mitts underneath for anything over about an hour in the saddle.

Being single thickness, you can feel the seams on the inside but they're not uncomfortable. Silicone print on the palm and fingertips prevents slippage on wet bars and levers, while the cuff is adjustable via a hook and loop tab. The hooks can catch the fabric of the rest of the gloves if you're not careful when you take them off, but you won't spoil the looks unless you're really clumsy and do this constantly.

All in all, these are neat gloves, the most useful feature being that they're windproof. They're pricy but they're well made and they do their job successfully.

Verdict

Good gloves that block the wind and repel water well, although they are pricy