Gloves-For a raynauds sufferer

[summerdays]

They are fine as my normal gloves - although initially I thought the XL wasn't big enough, but the minute the temperatures are down near 5 or the wind chill is up/wet they aren't enough. They definately do cut the wind out.

 

[Tynan]

assos expensive?

surely not!

Never suffered with cold hands, had routine cycle gloves at a year round weight and never a problem, although I do have fingerless mitts for summer now

my big toes are another matter entirely, especially the left one, thanks Mum

 

[summerdays]

Blazewear Heated Glove
Well the glove arrived on Friday - just 2 days after ordering, but I wasn't in, so picked them up from the Sorting Office yesterday.
First impressions aren't brilliant for cycling purposes.

I bought the Medium - wondering if I had needed a large (which they didn't have in stock), normally I just fit a ladies XL glove as I have long fingers. The sizing is more like a mans glove - the fingers are long enough and it does cover my wrist, but its too big across the palm and the wrist. For some reason it flares at the wrist, which means that although there is a velcro fastener, there is too much material bunched up at the wrist when I use the velcro.

The palm is a sort of rubber/plastic stuff which forms bad ridges when you curl your hand as if you are gripping the handlebars. The material on the back of the hand is fine (though no absorbant thumb material).
Battery pack sits on the back of the wrist and is 3 AA batteries which make the glove heavier, husbands comment was it didn't look very protected from the rain - but that it was only a battery pack and could probably be replaced.
Heating part - well its not really the weather to try it out. The gloves feel fairly warm when worn in the house without the heated bit on. There is definately a sensation of warmth when it is switched on - not really hot - I couldn't imagine turning it off on a cold day. And the heat does go down the fingers.
As yet I haven't tried riding the bike in them, I'm trying to make my mind up whether to return them.

My main gripes would be the fit and the bulkiness. If I knew they were bringing out a better fitting ladies version next winter I would return them and wait. On the other hand I have just looked at the weather on metcheck and its put sleety snowflakes for Thursday here, and I'm working on the far side of town that day so that may be a vote to keep them.

Sorry for the waffling review ... I will add a futher comment if I keep them and after I have used them properly.

 

[bianco]

I'm a sufferer too, I've got two gloves that do the trick.

Sealskinz Technical gloves for commuting.

DHB windproof gloves for those rides when you build up a huge sweat.

 

[Charlotte_C+ :-)]

I have slight Raynauds and also trouble with the ulna nerve. Have just bought a pair of Specialized Ladies Deflect.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDeta...360031361&n=Specialized Ladies Deflect Gloves

Been trying them out all week and I've found with warm and comfortable. They do say only down to about 10 deg C but I've used them at much colder temperature and they've been fine.

Hope it helps.

Those are the first & only gloves ive tried, & afraid they dont keep my hands warm, as i can feel the wind going right through them. but each to their own of course. so im also trying to find some non bulky gloves as i suffer with the damn raynauds

 

[summerdays]

Well I can now report back having used the gloves ... they are too bulky for normal cycling, although I would wear them when desperate.

In the meantime after reading a few reviews I bought myself some Pearl Izumi Amfib gloves rrp £40. These are also bulky but less so on the palm as they are designed for cycling, though its still awkward trying to do things like lock up the bike.

I have worn them whilst being out in the cold and damp of today for several hours (on a day when I think I would normally of lost my circulation in my fingers), and I have stayed warm enough to keep my circulation going. I managed to find the gloves at Girls Run Too for the bargin price of £10 plus £4 p&p. (I think they are probably last years model but other sites are trying to sell the same glove for £40).
http://www.girlsruntoo.co.uk/GirlsRunTooSite/product/Sale_All/4403PIZamf.htm

 

[djmc]

Mitts with all the fingers together are warmer than gloves but not so good for cycling. If you get silk inner gloves you can wear these under whatever gloves you normally wear. They are also good for fiddling about which you can't do with ordinary gloves. Make sure the rest of you is warm. Wear a hat, thick socks etc, the body shuts off the extremities to maintain the core temperature. If that is warm then warmth is more likely to percolate to the fingers.

 

[yello]

The warmest glove I have tried is the Specialised Radiant. I don't suffer with cold hands, but neither would I say I'm blessed with warm ones, so I only use the radiant's in near or below zero temperatures because otherwise my hands sweat in them.

 

[Noodley]

Assos do a winter glove set that is basically three different sets that you wear on top of each other according to how cold it is. Quite pricey at about a hundred quid though.


Here you go:
http://www.awcycles.co.uk/brands/Assos/Winter System Gloves/13022/index.aspx

I picked up a pair of the "lobster" gloves for six quid in a sale - they are great! I would not have paid the original (£25?) asking price, but I wore them over track mitts last week and had warm hands all during a 12 hour ride. No mean thing for February in Scotland!

 

[rcrott1]

Hey everyone....

i cycle to and from work every day, and have REALLY bad raynauds, have met with a multitude of Doctors, all who have told me to just move to where it is warm!

Found these online and thought you may want to look in to them.... i am picking up a pair tonight and will let you know what i think..

http://www.therapygloves.com/raynaudsgloves.html

Rob

 

[summerdays]

I await your review with bated (?sp) breath.... you say you are picking up a pair, in the UK?

 

[B13]

Hi there!!

I have severe Raynaud's too - and have therefore had to give up cycling with my cycle club until it gets warmer again in the Spring!!



So I'd be very interested to hear if the gloves that folks are buying actually work!!

 

[summerdays]

I wore my Amfib ones today - and to be honest I was too warm.... still I have already lost the circulation a couple of times this autumn already. I found putting on my really really warm hat helped warm up the rest of me on those occasions.

 

[tomb1960]

Can I suggest you take a look at www.lewiskit.com. They market lightweight fleece gloves which are designed to be worn inside their windproof outer glove. The two gloves worn together are not too bulky, but very warm. I have always found this company very reliable and great value, the gloves are often on offer too! Currently you can get three pairs of merino socks (not bad I've had some) and the glove layering system for £25-00!

 

[Mr Phoebus]

I suffer with Raynauds quite badly.
I've just acquired some Sealskinz mittens, they'll take some getting used to,
but I think at long last I've found something that will work.
I've yet to test them though in some really bitter weather.
I've also noticed a very slight improvement when I wear a buff and keep all my neck and chin area warm.
(My fingers haven't blanched so much.)