- Waterproof – three layer construction for warmth, durability and waterproofing
- Insulated – Climashield insulation provides excellent thermal protection and breathability
- Enhanced control – Zero liner movement provides excellent control
- Visibility – reflective material for visibility in low light conditions
- Control – split fingers for added grip, control and insulation
AstroEng –
My wife bought these for me as my favorite pair of Performance lobster gloves are just about dead. I’ve hesitated to buy new gloves because its difficult to find cold weather cycling gear where cold is less than 0°C (let alone anywhere near 0°F). Also, I’m hesitant to spend $100 to replace my $40 pair that have worked great.
Anyway, I got them as a surprise gift. I normally wear an XL glove, occasionally XXL. According to the Sealskinz website, I’d be an XL. I could barely get my hand into the glove, let alone fitting my finger once my palm was finally inside. At first, I had to double check to make sure they weren’t a women’s glove – nope, unisex XL.
I’m debating exchanging for XXL or just returning. I don’t think 1 size (1″) could make enough difference.
Also, I see that you can order these for $70 on the manufacturer website vs the ~$100 pricetag on Amazon. Shop around before you buy here and order a size up, or two.
AstroEng –
mrs s. –
They are very comfortable very warm and of high quality.
mrs s. –
Steffen –
Wir fahren den ganzen Winter mit den Bikes, perfekter warmer Handschuhe!
Steffen –
jm –
My old Sealskinz winter cycling gloves were durable and warm but getting quite tattered by the time I lost them. I figured newer ones would be even better with recent advancements(?) in insulation materials so ordering these SEALSKINZ Unisex Waterproof Extreme Cold Weather Cycle Split Finger Glove seemed to be a no-brainer.
My hands (both of them) measure 8½ inchs, which is ½ inch below the size chart Medium listing for these gloves but I ordered a size up (Large) based on some of the review comments. When they arrived I could barely get my hands into them and when I did they were very uncomfortagle with the finger pockets being both tight and short, which usually means cold fingertips, I was also worried about ripping the cuffs/velcro straps off then when struggling to get them on as I saw one review somewhere which mentioned that happening. Since they didn’t fit correctly I didn’t bother riding with them to check warmth,
I retutned them in exchange for an X-Latge pair (~two sizes up from the size chart recomended sizing for me) and although they were slightly easier to get on they were still significantly more difficult than anything else I own. Once on, the finger pockets in one glove seemed larger, longer and boarderline adaquate BUT the inside lining/insulation in the other glove was twisted and still felt too small. What was supposed to be a lining finger pocket side seam ended up falling on the pad of a finger. quite uncomfortable when you’re gripping handlebars continuously for many miles/hours.
I decided to try them for warmth anyhow on a 41”F/5”C day, which is about as low as I normaly ride with unheated gloves before swithchng to electrics (my hands are “cold-blooded”). I was disappointed as I rode with my old Sealskinz gloves at that temperature many times with the old lost ones being significantly warmer. The new XL glove with the tight & crooked fitting finger pocket was beyond just cold, it was getting quite uncomfortably so, close to that level of pain I try to avoid, so I stopped and switched to the “Savior” brand electrics (available on Amazon) I had brought with me just in case.
Both sets of the gloves I received had a ‘Climashield” tag stiched on the outside which is supposedly a newer continuous filament insullation type that couldn’t have existed when my old Sealskinz gloves were made, so it seems to me that newer isn’t better in this case. I would have given my old Sealskinz gloves a 4 or 5 star rating in terms of warmth, fit, durability and quality, but not these, so maybe at least some of the higher ranking reviews seen here are for older versions of these gloves. Also, I don’t remember my old Sealskinz being made in China (not positive though) but these were, which I found strange because the Climashield website says the material is made in USA so that means they would have to ship it to China to be used in the manufacture of these gloves, not impossible but certainly unusual by todays norms.
I also returned the 2nd set of these Sealskinz and didn’t bother with a 3rd try. I would really like another pair of good non-electric cycling gloves (3 finger type probably preferred) to use in the 40 to 50”F/4.4 to 10”C temperature ange but I can’t seem to find any that don’t have a lot af negative reviews about being too cold and/or crappily made.
With all that said, someone whose hands aren’t as cold sensetive as mine might find these gloves adaquate down into the 30sF or high single digits C temperature range IF they size up one or two sizes from what the size chart recommended at the time I bought mine (Mediun was 9 inch hand circumference, in reality NOT!), although it’s kind of hard to figure out what to do because the X-Large size you can select and purchase from Amazon doesn’t even show up on the reference size chart (which has two XXL listings). Sometimes it’s kind of hard for an end user to figure out what to do when the maunfacturer/seller apparently has their head so far up somewhere that they echo when they talk.
jm –
roadie –
I bought these for winter bike riding and hiking. I’ve used them in while walking in mid 30 deg, windy weather and they kept my fingers nice and warm. Sizing seems to be an issue. I normally wear a med glove but couldn’t begin to get these on in a med. I exchanged them for large and they are still snug around the wrist but comfortable once I get them on. Also the thumb is about 1/4 inch too long for my hands. The rest of the mitt fits well, just order up at least one size.
roadie –
Jeffrey Gallant –
Like all Sealskinz products, these are great mitts. However, you need to size up at least once to get a proper fit. I usually wear size L, but the XL are still a little tight. Will get XXL if I ever need a new pair.
Jeffrey Gallant –
Tohd74 –
Wind proof and warm. Have yet to get into and moisture, but so far a great set of gloves on the bike.
Tohd74 –
Derik –
Ordered a large and it fits like a small. Quality is not great, not warm enough
Derik –
SDK –
Like a lot
SDK –
Gregory Mason –
Warm, great fit and work well for hand use for braking on the road bike usage!
Gregory Mason –
Shane Lipton –
I find these very usefull for cold mornings below 8 degress (c). Above that they can get a little warm mid ride. They are very good at keeping the wind out and appear to be water proof (although I have only used them in light showers not heavy rain). They do take a little getting use to in regards to the split fingers, however the design is the very thing that provides the warms as you dont have individual fingers , using your own heat to reamin warm. I run Ultegra mechanical on my bike and this seems easy to gear change with the gloves. I think if running DI2, it would be slightly more difficult and I would really have to think about if these are suitable for DI2 due to the smaller change levels. I found the measuting chart a little useless as it suggested a size that was way too small. I exchanged and went to an XL from a L and they work better (i would even prefer a little longer in the fingers, but suspect the tightish fitting is essential for the insulating to be optimised. Hard to find in shops – Amazon best lace to buy. Worth the price
Shane Lipton –
Gerard D. Fertig –
1st pair ever odds seal skins and they are an excellent waterproof breathable mitten. I use these for mountain biking and wear a medium. At fist I thought the fit was tight and by being tight would not insulate well. I was totally wrong.The breathability is superior so no cold sweaty hands. I have only tested the mittens from 25 to 45 degrees. Will update the review when I ride at colder temps.
Gerard D. Fertig –
kevin –
It seems “unisex” is really not a thing in glove sizing.
A womans large IS NOT the same size as a mans large. Stick with me here…
I’m usually a mens large glove but size chart said I was a medium.
Ends up I’m not a med or a large. Trying XL next.
So guys, size up!! Ladies, your normal size will likely be fine.
kevin –