Pearl Izumi Symphony Full-Finger Glove - Women's - 2009

I bought these for my daughter who rides a street bike all over Cleveland in all kinds of weather. She loves them. She claims her fingers stay warm even in light snow and when the winds are blowing hard off of Lake Erie

Sweet - not only do they look good but they are smooth and comfy to wear. Soft little nose wiper off the thumb! Love 'em!

I now have 21 rides on these gloves and have found a few breakdowns now. The strip of padding that runs along the base of the fingers has gotten worked pretty good. It is hard to describe but has kind of folded in half beneath the fabric of the palm which results in lumpier padding. The wrist is meant for skinnier wrists and the velcro is not strong enough to make up for that, so it comes undone often.

There are things I still like about these gloves, such as the mesh fabric between the fingers and the abundance of nose-wiper fabric on not just the thumb, but the index finger as well. Those parts are great, but I think I will buy a different glove next time on account of the padding issues.

I would still recommend them for a more casual rider, but not if you are riding 4+ days a week.

I picked up this pair to keep my fingers warmer riding into work in the morning. Keeps my hands comfy and toasty even with the wind on the bridge.

I only have two rides on these gloves so far, but being the first two of the season where everything tends to hurt, i can say at least my hands don't. I am a big fan of the gel padding. Also, they seemed a bit on the snug side as I started that first ride, but seem to be perfect fit now and i love the soft nose-wipe material and the fact that it is not just the thumb but the index finger too. Nice touch.