First Time Glove Buyer Needs Advice

[Velocivixen]

Thanks for the photo. I can see them clearly with no problems. I went to a LBS tonight for a free "flat repair" class and tried on more gloves. I'll let you know what I finally decided. Thanks again.

[jobob]

Riding gloves are like bras. The moment you find a style you like, it'll be discontinued.

I have four pair of my current favorite glove, two pair which have yet to be worn.

[GLC1968]

Riding gloves are like bras. The moment you find a style you like, it'll be discontinued.

I have four pair of my current favorite glove, two pair which have yet to be worn.

Ain't that the truth! I found a cheap pair of Cannondale gloves that I loved only to rip them and then not be able to replace them. I wish I'd had your foresight back then!

[Velocivixen]

Oh that's funny! I'll keep that in mind. As I read your post I thought you were going to say, "once you try one on you'll know right away if it's the perfect fit" lol.

[Velocivixen]

Okay...so I've been to 3 LBS and REI to try on bike gloves. At one place I tried on a pair of Specialized Women's Gel Gloves (fingerless & $35) and I LOVED them! I narrowed it down to two different gloves and had one brand on one hand and the other brand on my other hand I held on to handlebars and closed my eyes to focus on feel. I immediately knew that these will be the ones. It was the first of my four places I stopped and I resisted buying them until I finished my mission of trying on! So, my mission is complete and I am buying these gloves tomorrow! I will post pictures too.

Thanks to everyone who advised. You're all sort of like more experienced sisters....

[jobob]

I wish I'd had your foresight back then!

So did I, the first couple of times that happened to me!