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Review by MontBikerReviewed 9/27/2023by MontBikerCycling EnthusiastMontgomery, NJI use the gloves on good weather rides, and enjoy the feel and the unusual colorI use the gloves on good weather rides, and enjoy the feel and the unusual color
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I use the gloves on good weather rides, and enjoy the feel and the unusual color
Review by mechfishyReviewed 8/17/2023by mechfishyCycling EnthusiastVancouver, WA.1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Pearl Izumi Men's Elite Gel GloveNot exactly what I was expecting. But they are very nice gloves, which are best for cool days. Because they are quite a bit heavier than the typical summer type of gloves. These gloves also seem to be very durable due to being heavier and therefore somewhat more well constructed than the typical summer gloves. I am glad that I bought these gloves, because I now have a wider selection of gloves to use for different weather conditions. And these will most likely last for many years of regular useage.
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Not exactly what I was expecting. But they are very nice gloves, which are best for cool days. Because they are quite a bit heavier than the typical summer type of gloves. These gloves also seem to be very durable due to being heavier and therefore somewhat more well constructed than the typical summer gloves. I am glad that I bought these gloves, because I now have a wider selection of gloves to use for different weather conditions. And these will most likely last for many years of regular useage.
Review by Scotty KReviewed 9/15/2023by Scotty KCompetitive RacerBoston, MAPI Gloves Always DependableGot on sale from BTD and like other Pearl gloves, they've been great. Some think they're small, but I usually wear a large and these fit fine, a bit tight at first but better after wearing and washing twice
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Got on sale from BTD and like other Pearl gloves, they've been great. Some think they're small, but I usually wear a large and these fit fine, a bit tight at first but better after wearing and washing twice
Review by des1958Reviewed 9/19/2023by des1958Cycling EnthusiastMarietta, GARoad GloveThese are great gloves. I have this glove in lite gray, black and the blue. Very comfortable for long rides and great for warm weather.
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These are great gloves. I have this glove in lite gray, black and the blue. Very comfortable for long rides and great for warm weather.
Review by Michael gilleReviewed 9/2/2022by Michael gillesan luis obiso, ca1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Short finger pearl Izumi glovesThe new gloves look and fit like the previous pair, just what I wanted! The material for the back, stretchy fabric ,has been changed and is already showing that dusted with salt look that my older pair does not. . Still using them the same way, that means wiping sweat and runny nose as necessary, but the new fabric is not as resistant to the salts and whatever. The main reason I bought the new pair was the gradual, understandable failure of the Velcro closure in the old pair.
Thanks for the good service!
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The new gloves look and fit like the previous pair, just what I wanted! The material for the back, stretchy fabric ,has been changed and is already showing that dusted with salt look that my older pair does not. . Still using them the same way, that means wiping sweat and runny nose as necessary, but the new fabric is not as resistant to the salts and whatever. The main reason I bought the new pair was the gradual, understandable failure of the Velcro closure in the old pair.
Thanks for the good service!
Review by bayareacyclistReviewed 6/24/2022by bayareacyclistCycling EnthusiastSF Bay Area3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Beware...April 2021 version has VERY THIN gel paddingI saw Pearl Izumi Men's Elite Gel glove in stores but what I got from BTD had very thin padding. I'm returning this and got another pair directly from Pearl Izumi, which had gel pads twice as thick. Upon inspecting the labels, what I got from BTD was an "April 2021" version and the one I got directly from PI was an "October 2021" version. The gloves are otherwise very nice. Except for the strange variance in the padding, the fit is very nice, and I also use another pair of PI gloves for my MTB.
Maybe that's why BTD is putting clearance labels on this item (color red in particular), but if you are expecting nice padding from these gloves, I'd recommend you check the vintage of the gloves carefully (if possible).
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I saw Pearl Izumi Men's Elite Gel glove in stores but what I got from BTD had very thin padding. I'm returning this and got another pair directly from Pearl Izumi, which had gel pads twice as thick. Upon inspecting the labels, what I got from BTD was an "April 2021" version and the one I got directly from PI was an "October 2021" version. The gloves are otherwise very nice. Except for the strange variance in the padding, the fit is very nice, and I also use another pair of PI gloves for my MTB.
Maybe that's why BTD is putting clearance labels on this item (color red in particular), but if you are expecting nice padding from these gloves, I'd recommend you check the vintage of the gloves carefully (if possible).
Review by ManyMilesReviewed 8/11/2021by ManyMilesCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WA6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.They don't make them like they used toPearl Izumi gel gloves were my go-to choice during years of endurance racing, long, hard training rides and month-long bicycle tours. Unfortunately, this model has fallen a ways from the standards of their gel gloves of a few years ago. The construction overall seems flimsy, and the gel padding isn't as thick as it should be. The velcro wrist strap is particularly thin and narrow, and doesn't look like it will survive hard use. For the price, I was expecting more. About the only thing I like about them is the bright yellow color of the pair that I bought.
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Pearl Izumi gel gloves were my go-to choice during years of endurance racing, long, hard training rides and month-long bicycle tours. Unfortunately, this model has fallen a ways from the standards of their gel gloves of a few years ago. The construction overall seems flimsy, and the gel padding isn't as thick as it should be. The velcro wrist strap is particularly thin and narrow, and doesn't look like it will survive hard use. For the price, I was expecting more. About the only thing I like about them is the bright yellow color of the pair that I bought.
Review by DonWAReviewed 8/16/2022by DonWACycling EnthusiastFruita, CO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.OK GloveThese are not the best glove I have worn but if gotten on sale are a decent value. Pad is a bit thin but they fit well. I have large hands and not every manufacturer makes a 2XL glove. I also use a padded handlebar tape so paired with these my ride is very comfortable.
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These are not the best glove I have worn but if gotten on sale are a decent value. Pad is a bit thin but they fit well. I have large hands and not every manufacturer makes a 2XL glove. I also use a padded handlebar tape so paired with these my ride is very comfortable.
Review by AlanReviewed 10/27/2020by AlanCycling EnthusiastMaryland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Comfortable, nice designI've worn a few different versions of the Pearl Izumi Gel gloves and these are the nicest ones yet. The fabric on the palm is soft, the velco on the wrist closure is very thin and small, and there are two little pockets at the front of the palm area that let you grab the glove with two fingers of your other hand and pull it off without having to turn it completely inside out. I liked the first set enough that I immediately bought a second pair.
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I've worn a few different versions of the Pearl Izumi Gel gloves and these are the nicest ones yet. The fabric on the palm is soft, the velco on the wrist closure is very thin and small, and there are two little pockets at the front of the palm area that let you grab the glove with two fingers of your other hand and pull it off without having to turn it completely inside out. I liked the first set enough that I immediately bought a second pair.
Review by [email protected]Reviewed 7/25/2022Kalamazoo, MI0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Able to go the distance Have had issues with sore hands for awhile, likely from poor posture. While trying numerous brands I picked up the PI Elites, in Fog, to try out. (Nice BTD sale price). Rode several shorter rides, but just put in a longer distance wearing them yesterday. Here's what I noticed, a great fit, not bulky or warm feeling, and less buzz in my hands than with many of my other mitts. Like the light color for signaling drivers and they're sharp.
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Have had issues with sore hands for awhile, likely from poor posture. While trying numerous brands I picked up the PI Elites, in Fog, to try out. (Nice BTD sale price). Rode several shorter rides, but just put in a longer distance wearing them yesterday. Here's what I noticed, a great fit, not bulky or warm feeling, and less buzz in my hands than with many of my other mitts. Like the light color for signaling drivers and they're sharp.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/18/2021by AnonymousCentreville, VA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Good GlovesThese gloves fit well. They are a bit thin in terms of padding. The closure strap is also a bit thin, but works fine. Recommended especially when on sale.
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These gloves fit well. They are a bit thin in terms of padding. The closure strap is also a bit thin, but works fine. Recommended especially when on sale.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/15/2021by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastNCWorth the $Several hundred miles ridden with these gloves. Comfortable, seem to be well made. Going into first wash soon. Will see how they do.
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Several hundred miles ridden with these gloves. Comfortable, seem to be well made. Going into first wash soon. Will see how they do.
Review by on_a_missionReviewed 10/15/2021by on_a_missionCycling EnthusiastMinneapolis, MNGreat bang for buck!Fits really well, comfortable, reasonably priced, washes up nicely and the velcro on the closures doesn't deteriorate like some other brands.
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Fits really well, comfortable, reasonably priced, washes up nicely and the velcro on the closures doesn't deteriorate like some other brands.
Review by Upstate riderReviewed 10/7/2022by Upstate ridersouth carolina1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Good gloves Have had short term experience with the gloves. But so far very good gloves. Snug (good) fit and comfortable on a couple of long rides. So far all good
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Have had short term experience with the gloves. But so far very good gloves. Snug (good) fit and comfortable on a couple of long rides. So far all good
Review by Old PeddlerReviewed 8/31/2021by Old PeddlerCycling EnthusiastTulsa, Ok.Nice GlovesThese are one of my nicer pairs of gloves.. I really haven't found a perfect pair...The pads on some are too thick and rub at the base of the thumb...that sort of thing but I ride 50 miles...These are well made attractive gloves nicer than most...
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These are one of my nicer pairs of gloves.. I really haven't found a perfect pair...The pads on some are too thick and rub at the base of the thumb...that sort of thing but I ride 50 miles...These are well made attractive gloves nicer than most...
Review by Graveljunkie Reviewed 7/20/2021by Graveljunkie Illinois Good fitNice fit with just the right amount of padding...
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Nice fit with just the right amount of padding...
Review by Biking BillReviewed 7/13/2021by Biking BillCycling EnthusiastPortland, OregonThey Get The Job Done!I bought these gloves because when I'm driving bright yellow gloves are really visible on cyclists in spite of their relatively small size. Be seen every way you can. I usually purchase extra large so I can get them off easier. These gloves are comfortable, visible, padded and get the job done. They do fade with time.
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I bought these gloves because when I'm driving bright yellow gloves are really visible on cyclists in spite of their relatively small size. Be seen every way you can. I usually purchase extra large so I can get them off easier. These gloves are comfortable, visible, padded and get the job done. They do fade with time.
Review by Paul Reviewed 8/16/2022by Paul Chico Adequate bike gloves need more time to see if they hold up. Nice fit and easy to use.
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Nice fit and easy to use.
Review by B''ham BikerReviewed 6/14/2021by B''ham BikerCycling EnthusiastBELLINGHAM, WAPerfect fitUse for summer road cycling. Like the way they fit my hands. XL size was just right. Back velcro enclosure straps work great. The only thing to detract from these gloves is the color I chose, white and gray. It is starting to show the dirt and grime. Guess it is time to wash them! As usual I waited for them to be on sale at BTD. Good price, excellent service.
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Use for summer road cycling. Like the way they fit my hands. XL size was just right. Back velcro enclosure straps work great. The only thing to detract from these gloves is the color I chose, white and gray. It is starting to show the dirt and grime. Guess it is time to wash them! As usual I waited for them to be on sale at BTD. Good price, excellent service.
Review by DRobiReviewed 5/17/2021by DRobiCycling EnthusiastSaint Petersburg, FloridaGreat Cycling GlovesThese gloves fit great, have just the right amount of padding, and appear to be very durable. Gloves by other companies sometimes pinch between the thumb and forefinger, but these do not. Stay comfortable all day, and help minimize hand numbness.
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These gloves fit great, have just the right amount of padding, and appear to be very durable. Gloves by other companies sometimes pinch between the thumb and forefinger, but these do not. Stay comfortable all day, and help minimize hand numbness.