Pearl IzumiMen's Select Glove ( Discontinued )(Return to Product Page)

I had a pair of gloves that were old, but the pain in my hands is what made me search for a new pair. I found other reviews on these gloves to be very good, so I thought I would give them a try. Glad I did, as these are game changers. The fit was great and the quality top-notch, but it was the fact that I experienced considerably less pain when using them that made them winners. It was unreal the difference. I had to look around to get the exact pair and color that I wanted, and it was Bike Tires Direct that had them. These are the newest style and are in my opinion the very ones that others were giving high marks to. Bike Tires Direct had the red ones that I wanted and got them to me quickly. Kudos to both Pearl Izumi and Bike Tires Direct.

used regularly about 5 days a week 150- 200 miles

they wear like steel

Had these gloves before and liked them. Just wanted a new (reflective) color.

road biking. good glove

Padding is in all the right spots, wipe service doesn't get crusty and they wash up like new every time. Pearl Izumi understands bicyclists!

I wear gloves mainly as hand protection in case I crash. My requirements are just good fit and these fit well and look good.

Normally ride 5 days per week 150 to 200 miles

The colors fad a bit but they wear like iron

Fit is perfect & the gel is well positioned and very effective.

Comfortable even for extended time in the saddle.

Very happy with these gloves. I intentionally chose the XL size and this worked out well. Each time I put them on they are a tad loose but after riding in the heat of Texas they fit fine. They are comfortable and look good.

These lasted about three months, before some of the stitching started to pull out. I sent them back to Pearl Izumi for warranty replacement, and was sent long fingered Cyclone gel gloves as a replacement. I live in Texas, which means I wear long fingered gloves like... never? Rather than waste more of my time, I'm keeping the replacement gloves to use when riding my motorcycle, and won't buy PI gloves again. Lifetime warranties are only as good as they are executed...

They were on sale so I added them to my collection of bike gloves. I was anxious to try them after seeing all the negative reviews about the under wrist closure. For me, they are very comfortable. I really like the fact that when wiping my face and mouth the closure is out of the way on bottom and not scratching my face. I will now only buy gloves with this new under the wrist closure.

Used during 20 mile rides 5 times a week. Hole has developed already where the finger and hand meat. Large size fits extremly tight.

Will order x-lg next time.

You can't go wrong with these. My last pair finally wore out after many years of complete abuse, so I treated myself to a new pair. These fit and feel great and I love the color selection. Don't waste your money on a cheap pair. For just a couple of dollars more you get these Pearls.

For commuting, is great. Not usable for winterrain obviously.

I am a casual trail rider and these are probably better for your grocery store runs. Two issues that stepped right up. First the seem on the wrist tends to irritate my smallish hands and the clasp. which is on the underside, is less handy if you want to loosen them while riding. I can also feel the attachment area.

I don't think they even need the clasp as they fit snugly. Maybe a larger size would have suited me better, but then I see that being sort of sloppy in the palm.

Speaking of the palm, these gloves are skimpy on the padding. Then again it probably is a case of buy on a budget, get budget padding. At least for me, the padding on the top of the palm, could have been a bit closer to the fingers.

On the okay side of things, the backside is well vented. I cut out all the tags inside which are huge. That made them fit a lot better.

Riding in the Florida heat I go through a lot of gloves. I get more mileage out of these Pearl Izumi Selects than other brands. Colors remain vibrant after many hours in the sun and machine washings. They're comfortable with just the right amount of padding where it's needed. Construction and sizing are top notch. I prefer the under the wrist closure too.

Daily rides to work and for training rides of 50-60 miles on weekends. Love the gloves. Tried all the others but keep coming back to Pearl Izumi. Thdey are the best.

Just started using these. The padding has a different arrangement than I'm used to - I had been using 15 year old full-padded palms - so I'm getting used to that, but the padding isn't overly thick, so its not a big deal. They're comfortable to wear, well-ventilated, and the white color I chose is very bright- great for signalling. I like them.

Used for long casual bike rides.

My first pair of gloves. Nothing special about it. Minimal padding on the palms. But very cheap at under twelve dollars.