Two years ago, I broke both of my wrists in a fall, and have had a hard time getting back on a bike due to the pressure it puts on my forearms and wrists. Regular cycling gloves didn't seem to work well enough, as the heel of my palm and my wrists were not supported well enough. So, I thought I'd try a pair of gloves like this, with wrist supports built-in. These seem to do the job well enough. I am now able to ride for a few hours without a lot of pain, which is a huge improvement on what I was doing previously. I would prefer, though, that there be more padding on the heel of the palm, as that's where I put most of my pressure. These gloves fit well and seem to be holding-up to a lot of riding. I've washed them twice (in the washing machine, in a net bag), and they still look great. No fading or shrinking. Really, the only downside is that I feel silly wearing so much clothing around my hands (and it makes for an interesting tan line!), but in a tradeoff between style and comfort, I'll choose comfort every time.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]