Gloves-For a raynauds sufferer

[BentMikey]

One other point that works for me, is that you should make an extra effort to keep your core warm. I always wear a woolly hat, and change layers during a ride to make sure that I'm toasty warm on the inside. This usually keeps my fingers and toes warm too.

 

[summerdays]

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!

Looking at the sizing information I would need the Large - as my hand is just over 19 cm in length (though being a female they will be too wide), but on looking at the photo the fingers don't look very long. My longest finger is about 9 cm long. Based on your gloves would they fit or not for me? (Though hubby will kill me if I buy yet another pair of gloves).

 

[campagman]

I have a shelf in my wardrobe full of gloves for different temperatures (I don't like my hands getting too hot either). The Lewiskit deal looks quite good but then I think 'not another pair' and I don't have a problem with my feet.

 

[B13]

For those of you who - like me - get cold feet too, have a look HERE at some heated gel insoles!!

I've just bought two pairs!!




I wish they made them hand-shaped so I could re-heat my damn fingers!!!

 

[orbiter]

One other point that works for me, is that you should make an extra effort to keep your core warm. I always wear a woolly hat, and change layers during a ride to make sure that I'm toasty warm on the inside. This usually keeps my fingers and toes warm too.

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned before. It isn't all about gloves! I too have Raynauds and find almost any glove useless if my core isn't really warm, which I guess improves the overall circulation and pumps more warm blood to the extremities. Head & chest protection is most important to avoid losing heat.

On a cold day I try to make sure I'm hot before I go out with whichever of my gloves might keep the heat in AND an extra layer or two. After a while brisk riding I'm generally hotter than I like (and may have to adjust layers or slow down on route) but usually keep warm fingers.

Pete

 

[yello]

Looking at the sizing information I would need the Large - as my hand is just over 19 cm in length (though being a female they will be too wide), but on looking at the photo the fingers don't look very long.

Trust the sizing guide on the LewisKit website! Their gloves do come up big (or small, whichever way around it is!!). I usually wear medium gloves but bought theirs in a large (after confirming with them). I'm not hugely impressed with them though to be honest.

The outers aren't as windproof as my Gore Windstoppers (nor is the fit as good), and the seams on the inners are coming apart already (after maybe half a dozen wears).

The key, for me, in keeping hands warm is to keep my wrists warm; so a good length cuff and secure velcro closure is necessary. I layer as well; base layer under glove cuff, glove cuff then jacket over cuff.

In terms of pure warmth, the best gloves I have are Specialised Radiants. They're almost too warm on all but the coldest of days!

 

[summerdays]

I agree about keeping my wrists, ankles and head warm to keep the circulation flowing. Whilst I normally wear a helmet I do on occasion sometimes wear a hat. This is my latest hat that I bought a few weeks ago - it is beautifully warm:

But I guess its not for everyone

 

[Charlotte_C+ :-)]

Hi everyone

Would these Sealskin Riding gloves be any good please?. Especially if i used a silk liner glove as well? http://www.polimil.co.uk/acatalog/SealSkinz___Riding_.html

Because im trying to find a pair that arnt to bulky & wont turn my hands blue lol. So untill then i cant get back into cycling


So thank you so much for any opinions on those gloves