"Why Cycling Gloves Wear Out So Fast The palm of your glove absorbs: Constant road vibration Brake pressure and grip force Sweat and salt Friction against bar tape Impact in the event of a fall That contact area gets worked every single mile. Helmets last years. Shoes last seasons. Bib shorts rotate. Gloves? If you ride consistently, one year is normal."
"I've worn more expensive gloves in the past - including Specialized models - and honestly, they wore out about the same as these. In fact, the padding on my HTZPLOO gloves feels better to me than the premium pair I used previously. The only thing I liked slightly better about the premium gloves was the ventilated upper material. But performance-wise? Not a game changer."
Glove palms absorb constant road vibration, brake pressure, grip force, sweat, salt, friction against bar tape, and impacts, so the palm contact area endures heavy wear. Consistent riding often results in gloves lasting roughly one year, unlike helmets, shoes, or bib shorts which last much longer. Real-world experience over more than 155,000 road miles shows budget cycling gloves often match premium models in performance and durability. Padding differences between gel and foam yield minor real-world differences: gel feels softer initially and can shift, while foam is lighter and spreads pressure. Ventilated uppers improve airflow but do not dramatically change performance.
Read at Theoldguybicycleblog
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