Good mitts around £10?

[Starchivore]

Hi everyone,

I'm going to get some mitts as a birthday present for a friend who is getting into (road) cycling.

Looking for some recommendations.... due to a necessary personal regime of austerity, and because we don't do big presents, I need to get some for £10 or less- preferably with postage included in that.

Does anyone have any suggestions for decent mitts I can get online at that price?

Also, what sort of size do people usually go for? I'd say he has normal man-sized hands but I don't know about such things as mine are unusually small. Is L the standard for a comfortable fit?

Thanks

 

[vickster]

Really need to try them on, make sure they are returnable

 

[vickster]

How about something like this? Free delivery and free returns via collect +

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Lizard-Skins/La-Sal-20-Short-Finger-Glove/6GOG

Less than £10 could be tough for anything decent, unless Aldi/Lidl have a bike sale, their stuff is ok for the price

Or why not just see what your local shops have?

 

[coffeejo]

Or what about a voucher for cycle clothing or something for bike maintenance?

 

[jefmcg]

My favourite mitts were the cheapest in Evans when I first bought them. Louis Garneau Calory.

 

[vickster]

[QUOTE 4445075, member: 259"]Decathlon have loads around that price and the quality's OK. I'm always losing them, so I tend to treat them almost like disposables.[/QUOTE]
Don't they charge £7 for delivery or something daft though?

 

[T4tomo]

L is fairly standard, but idealy needs to be returnable as if so tight they aint comfy and if too large or ill fitting they can ruck up around the thumb / palm which is equally uncomfy.

 

[Crackle]

[QUOTE 4445124, member: 259"]Dunno, I always go to the shop.[/QUOTE]
Christ, that's novel!

 

[Starchivore]

I'm not blessed with great local shops options and am quite busy this weekend so won't have much of a chance to go to the shops to look.... but I do know one place near work so I'll have a quick look at lunch today or tomorrow. I suspect the shop might be out of my budget but I'll check. Thanks for the suggestions so far.

 

[Crackle]

I personally like track mitts

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-crochet-short-finger-gloves/

 

[wonderloaf]

Cyclestore have a few choices at £10 and under, if you spend £10 or above then P&P is free:
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/mittsfingerless_gloves

I've just bought some Specialized 74 Mitts from them and delivery was quick and the mitts themselves are highly recommended although at £15 a bit outside your expense remit/

 

[vickster]

Could always buy a couple of sizes and return the ones that don't fit, assuming you have some credit card space

 

[vickster]

[QUOTE 4445124, member: 259"]Dunno, I always go to the shop.[/QUOTE]
I don't think there is one anywhere near Hebden Bridge

 

[Starchivore]

I don't think there is one anywhere near Hebden Bridge

Blazing saddles but they're out of my price range. I work in Manchester and there are a couple of places so I'll take a look.

 

[MPChurch]

I picked up a set of BTwin fingerless mitts in Decathlon, pretty sure for less than £10. They're light and airy, not much bulky padding, no velco and far more comfortable than I expected. Not an absolutely amazing glove but very good vfm. If they last 2 years or so, got to be worth it!