Dear wife of 31 years just got me these for Christmas.
https://www.tourmaster.com/inc/sdetail/winter_elite_ii/122/410
I did quite a bit of research and these have every feature I wanted...and one I don't: a gaiter that extends from inside the already large gauntlet. She got them from B.T.O. Sports for $125, free shipping, which is a lot of money for gloves, but as my aging father used to say, "Well, that is the last time I'll ever need to buy (this particular durable product)." I got the XL and they fit perfectly. The leather is very soft and supple. It does not say where they were manufactured but the stitching looks pretty good, uniform, only one or two small hanging threads. Now, if it will just quite snowing I might be able to try them out!
There was one other glove I considered ($101) but it had a zipper to close and tighten the gauntlet. No thanks, as a zipper is almost always any piece of apparel's or soft luggage's weak link.
I began my search hoping to simply replace my 10-year-old Power Trip Dakotas (finally worn out, maybe 50-70K miles of use), but of course they have been discontinued. The Dakotas, to me, were the perfect winter glove - about $65.
Tourmaster Winter Elite II
Price:
$139.99
The Winter Elite II, the ultimate winter touring glove, features Grade A water-resistant goatskin and sheepskin leather and a waterproof and breathable barrier by HiPora® for 100% waterproof performance. Inside the glove, a mcFit liner offers maximum comfort and fit in addition to the pre-curved palm and fingers. A built-in nylon polar cover for extreme conditions stows away discreetly when not in use.
Men's Available Colors & Sizes:
Black : XS-4XL
Women's Available Colors & Sizes:
Black : S-L
• Grade A water-resistant goatskin and
sheepskin leather provides comfort and
durability
• 6.5oz Exkin Air® insulation with a layer of
aluminized fabric provides warmth
• A waterproof and breathable barrier by
HiPora®
• mcFit (MT) technology liner offers maximum
comfort and fit
• Pre-Curved palm and fingers match the
shape of grips to ease hand fatigue
• YKK® Velcro wrist adjustments with TPR
pull for easy operation
• Wide Velcro gauntlet closure strap
• Gel cells built into the palm for comfort
and vibration damping
• Cord-lock gaiter extends from gauntlet for
additional weather protection
• Articulated forehand, knuckle, and finger
expansion panels for added flexibility
• An extra layer of grippy reinforcing leather
sewed into the thumb crotch and palm
• Armor padding on the back of the hand
and knuckles
• Thumb mounted shield wipe
• Built-In nylon polar cover stores in zippered
gauntlet pocket when not in use
• Reflective material on wrist cuff for added
visibility
https://www.tourmaster.com/inc/sdetail/winter_elite_ii/122/410
I did quite a bit of research and these have every feature I wanted...and one I don't: a gaiter that extends from inside the already large gauntlet. She got them from B.T.O. Sports for $125, free shipping, which is a lot of money for gloves, but as my aging father used to say, "Well, that is the last time I'll ever need to buy (this particular durable product)." I got the XL and they fit perfectly. The leather is very soft and supple. It does not say where they were manufactured but the stitching looks pretty good, uniform, only one or two small hanging threads. Now, if it will just quite snowing I might be able to try them out!
There was one other glove I considered ($101) but it had a zipper to close and tighten the gauntlet. No thanks, as a zipper is almost always any piece of apparel's or soft luggage's weak link.
I began my search hoping to simply replace my 10-year-old Power Trip Dakotas (finally worn out, maybe 50-70K miles of use), but of course they have been discontinued. The Dakotas, to me, were the perfect winter glove - about $65.
Tourmaster Winter Elite II
Price:
$139.99
The Winter Elite II, the ultimate winter touring glove, features Grade A water-resistant goatskin and sheepskin leather and a waterproof and breathable barrier by HiPora® for 100% waterproof performance. Inside the glove, a mcFit liner offers maximum comfort and fit in addition to the pre-curved palm and fingers. A built-in nylon polar cover for extreme conditions stows away discreetly when not in use.
Men's Available Colors & Sizes:
Black : XS-4XL
Women's Available Colors & Sizes:
Black : S-L
• Grade A water-resistant goatskin and
sheepskin leather provides comfort and
durability
• 6.5oz Exkin Air® insulation with a layer of
aluminized fabric provides warmth
• A waterproof and breathable barrier by
HiPora®
• mcFit (MT) technology liner offers maximum
comfort and fit
• Pre-Curved palm and fingers match the
shape of grips to ease hand fatigue
• YKK® Velcro wrist adjustments with TPR
pull for easy operation
• Wide Velcro gauntlet closure strap
• Gel cells built into the palm for comfort
and vibration damping
• Cord-lock gaiter extends from gauntlet for
additional weather protection
• Articulated forehand, knuckle, and finger
expansion panels for added flexibility
• An extra layer of grippy reinforcing leather
sewed into the thumb crotch and palm
• Armor padding on the back of the hand
and knuckles
• Thumb mounted shield wipe
• Built-In nylon polar cover stores in zippered
gauntlet pocket when not in use
• Reflective material on wrist cuff for added
visibility
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