Dainese Clutch D-Dry Gloves
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Just what I was looking for
I needed a pair of gloves to replace my old ones and I tried these. The large fit perfect and I like the shorter cuff because I like to wear my gloves under my jacket. I'll have to wait until later to see how warm they will be.
May 6, 2013
Definitely NOT for sub 40-degree rides
I initially bought the Dainese glove for my winter morning commute to work in NC. But it's a true 3-season glove, not a winter glove. I commute 1 hour to work every morning. I average about 60mph with a 20 minute stretch on the freeway averaging 80mph. I would rate the glove as low as 40 degrees going no faster than 50mph. Faster than that my fingers went numb in about 20 minutes. Call me crazy but I've also tested the gloves at temperatures from 22-35 degrees; I had to wear glove liners along with the Dainese but my fingers still went numb in about 15-20 minutes going 60mph plus. Needless to say by the time I got to work, my fingers felt like I had early stages of frostbite. Live and let learn I guess. In conclusion if you plan to ride in sub 40 degree weather for longer than 20 minutes at a time, I'd recommend another glove.
Other than that I'm happy with the quality and the feel of the glove. I like that it's short and I wear it underneath my sleeve. I haven't had any real issues with the wind going up my sleeve either. Like most of the reviews stated, the glove fits small so I'd go with the next size up.
I have yet to test it in rain but it's worked well during a couple of foggy mornings. FYI: I've read other reviews on Revzilla concerning this glove and most people wouldn't wear this glove below 50 degrees. And I know they don't commute nearly as far as me. At 50 degrees I wear "Mechanix" gloves and I'm fine during my long commute. I wouldn't wear these gloves over 65 degrees because my hands would sweat too much.
January 29, 2013
This product is great for the money
I purchased to use during the cold weather. I used it few times in 20-30 degree weather. It wasn't 100% warm but not too bad. I do wish it kept my fingers more warm since I purchased this for cold weather, but overall good.
December 31, 2012
Very warm gloves
These gloves work exactly as advertised, but be warned that you need to keep another pair of gloves if the temps get over 70. These gloves are very warm and breathe well as long as it's cool outside. The waterproofing works very well and I'm very pleased with the construction.
December 25, 2012
Quality Gloves
Good down to about 40 degrees for my 15 minute freeway commute home at night. Go longer or go colder and you'll be wishing you had gone for those heated gloves. Worked fine in blocking a light rain. Like all insulated gloves they lack some in feel and are a bit bulky. Retrieving items from a pocket or dealing with helmet straps becomes near impossible with these on. Between 40 and 60 degrees around town they are in their element. Good build quality.
December 21, 2012
Nice glove, not three season
Originally purchased these gloves to wear over some heated liners I had just purchased. They would provide great wind/water protection and the short cuff would aid in plugging/unplugging the liners. Sadly, they run small and the XL I ordered fit my hands perfectly. No way the liners would fit.
They were such nice gloves, I decided to keep them anyway. Well made, great fit (if you order up), and very comfortable. I can't really say they are a three season glove, at least not in Minnesota. Temp range would get you down to the low 30s but you will begin to feel it in the fingers if you ride too far.
November 20, 2012
Great all around 3-season glove
I ordered the Clutch after watching the review video on Revzilla, and the video was right on. The gloves fit slightly small for me, but offer excellent wind/cold protection in the Fall. I'd recommend the purchase of full gauntlet gloves for winter riding because the Clutch does leave a bit of open space between them and the sleeve of a riding jacket. Overall, a great glove and one that I will certainly wear frequently, especially in the Fall and Spring.
November 12, 2012
Great product for what they are intended!
Note the the rating Protection & Durability, and Features are very generalized as I explain in the following: Dainese Clutch D-Dry Gloves are very, very comfortable once they are on, I normally wear medium and they fit snuggly but short on the pinky fingers. Very tight to put them on though. I intended to use them for the winter but in no way it could protect the hands in the low 50s. 53 or lower degree Fah. would chill my fingers within half-hour of riding but above 54 degree was not a problem, just felt slightly cold.
These gloves definitely are not water-proof type! My hands felt dry at first but after more than 2 hrs riding in the rain -I live in Portland, Oregon- rain water came out as I pulled my hands out of the gloves. They were soaking wet!
I still think Dainese Clutch D-Dry Gloves a great product if they are not used in extreme weather. Light rain, drizzle, high 50s would be perfect. The look and finish are of high quality. Since I have them only for 2 weeks, only time can tell how long they will last.
November 5, 2012
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