In this article I’m going to give you my top picks for the best women’s water resistant cycling gloves.
Water resistant cycling gloves are perfect riding companions when you don’t mind getting caught in the occasional rain shower. These gloves offer ample protection if you do. For the ultimate in protection against wet conditions you should read my article which features the top women’s waterproof cycling gloves.
Besides protecting your hands against the rain, they are all windproof as well, and feature some form of added insulated protection against the cold.
It doesn’t really matter what style of riding you prefer, whether it’s touring, commuting, road racing, or trail riding. Naturally all gloves are adequate enough to protect you whatever style of riding you prefer.
So let’s see what type of women’s water resistant cycling gloves I came up with!
Castelli Spettacolo Ros Gloves
The Castelli Spettacolo Ros Gloves are insulated cycling gloves for cold weather.
Made from a water resistant upper, which is windproof as well, they have a synthetic palm with silicone striping for grip on the handlebars.
The insulation is made from high-quality PrimaLoft® Gold material, ensuring your hands will remain warm.
If you enjoy your rides in non-freezing temperatures, this slim and fully insulated water-resistant glove will prove to be a solid choice.
- Water-resistant, insulated
- None
Castelli Perfetto Ros Gloves
The Castelli Perfetto Ros Gloves are minimal cycling gloves made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™.
This lightweight and durable material is both windproof and water resistant. The gloves are furthermore fleece-insulated. It means you get an adequate amount of heat enhancement for temperatures ranging between 43°-50°F.
This glove also has Castelli’s CDS, a small area of padding sitting in the spot of the ulnar nerve, which works exceptionally well to give you just that added bit of comfort to prevent hand numbness.
In the end, it makes for a very comfortable, lightweight, slim-fitting glove that’ll get you through all but the coldest temperatures.
- Made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™, ulnar nerve protection, lightweight
- None
Fox Women's Ranger Fire Gloves
The Fox Women’s Ranger Fire Gloves are affordable fleece-lined windproof and water-resistant gloves.
The contain a palm of synthetic AX Suede™ leather, which adds grip without adding bulk.
Meant for trail riding in chill conditions, they are perfectly suited for road riding as well, but do not contain any additional protection for riding on the brake hoods of drop bars.
They are as simple as they are effective in keeping out the cold.
- Affordable, fleece-lined
- None
Giro Women's Candela 2.0 Gloves
The Giro Women’s Candela 2.0 Gloves are gloves lined with a very comfortable softshell liner.
The Polartec® Windbloc® creates a barrier against the elements that’s both windproof and water resistant. Further comfort is added by gel padding beneath the AX Suede™ synthetic leather palm.
Meant for temperatures around 35°-45°F they are stylish gloves for very cold rides indeed.
- Softshell gloves
- None
Giro Women's Inferna Gloves
The Giro Women’s Inferna Gloves are very similar to the Candela 2.0 gloves.
The difference resides in a fleece liner which is softer, but a little less warm and does not protect against rain at all. The gloves are touchscreen compatible as well.
The water resistance it does have is provided by the same Polartec® Windbloc® upper construction, which is dotted with light reflective material.
- Lightweight cold-weather option
- Not for sub-zero temperatures
Giro Women's Cascade Gloves
The Giro Women’s Cascade Gloves are non-padded gloves containing a Polartec® Power Wool® insulation underneath a Polartec® Windbloc® upper.
The Power Wool combines a soft, warm and comfortable Merino wool base attached to a durable synthetic outer layer. In combination with the upper windblocker construction the gloves provide a more than adequate water-resistant barrier, where wind will never reach the inside of the glove.
The gloves are touchscreen compatible.
- Great allround cold-weather option
- Non padded
Gore Wear C3 GORE-TEX Infinium Stretch Mid Gloves
The Gore Wear C3 GORE-TEX Infinium Stretch Mid Gloves features, as the name suggests, a GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ upper construction.
This proprietary material has excellent water-resistant and windproof properties, while maintaining extremely lightweight for a glove with these characteristics.
To add a bit of warmth, the gloves feature a soft fleece insulation, behind a silicone palm.
Superb high-tech minimalistic gloves to protect you from the elements and enjoy your cold rides.
- Made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™, water resistant, durable, minimalistic
- None
Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX Infinium Gloves
The Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX Infinium Gloves feature GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ as well but in an even more minimalistic package.
Instead of fleece, these gloves are insulated with GORE® WINDSTOPPER® fabric. It has a cuff reduced in size from traditional cold-weather gloves.
The best choice for maximum freedom and feel with your handlebars, while still obtaining the benefits of being water-resistant and windproof.
- Made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™, minimalistic
- None
Hestra Windstopper Tracker Gloves
The Hestra Windstopper Tracker Gloves are sturdy and durable gloves made containing GORE® WINDSTOPPER® for insulation.
Protective material is added to the inside of the index finger and thumb to improve durability. basic no-nonsense glove.
- Durable
- None
Hestra Ergo Grip Long Gloves
The Hestra Ergo Grip Long Gloves adds added comfort with a sewn-in foam padding in the palm.
An easy-to-use velcro enclosure sits atop a neoprene cuff. A multi-layer upper construction keeps heat into place, but is breathable at the same time.
The glove is pre-curved to avoid material bunching or creating folds on the handlebars. It features touch screen compatibility as well.
- Padded cold-weather glove
- Bulky
Hestra Ergo Grip Race Cut Gloves
The Hestra Ergo Grip Race Cut Gloves are non-padded pre-curved cycling gloves for maximum grip and feel.
This makes them a good companion for trail riding in colder conditions. They feature the same three-layer upper construction as the Hestra Ergo Grip Long gloves, to add moisture-wicking, water-resistance, and protection against the wind.
High quality, durable, warm gloves for competitive riders.
- Premium, high quality cold-weather glove
- None
POC Thermal Gloves
The POC thermal gloves are high-tech gloves for winter riding. The thin leather palm ensures maximum grip on your handlebars, while the entirety of the glove’s palm has a PrimaLoft Gold liner.
The back has a PrimaLoft Aerogel liner, which offers the ultimate in insulation versus weight ratio. This liner is covered with a water resistant and windproof stretch fabric. Just as the Hirzl Gripp Thermo 2.0, these gloves are made for above freezing cold temperatures and prioritize grip above insulation.
The gloves feature a touchscreen strip on both the thumb and index finger.
- Leather gloves, lightweight winter glove, gorgeous premium design
- None
Specifications women's water resistant cycling gloves
Name | Sex | Type | Back | Palm | Padding | Insulation | Season | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Castelli Spettacolo Ros Gloves | women | full finger | synthetic | none | PrimaLoft® Gold | winter | ||
Castelli Perfetto Ros Gloves | women | full finger | GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ | synthetic | gel padding | fleece | winter | |
Fox Women’s Ranger Fire Gloves | women | full finger | AX Suede™ | none | fleece | winter | ||
Giro Women’s Candela 2.0 Gloves | women | full finger | Polartec® Windbloc® | AX Suede™ | gel padding | softshell | winter | |
Giro Women’s Inferna Gloves | women | full finger | Polartec® Windbloc® | AX Suede™ Echo Palm | gel padding | fleece | winter | |
Giro Women’s Cascade Gloves | women | full finger | Polartec® Windbloc® | AX Suede™ | none | Polartec® Power Wool® | winter | |
Gore Wear C3 GORE-TEX Infinium Stretch Mid Gloves | unisex | full finger | GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ | silicone | gel padding | fleece | winter | |
Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX Infinium Gloves | unisex | full finger | GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ | silicone | none | GORE® WINDSTOPPER® | winter | |
Hestra Windstopper Tracker Gloves | unisex | full finger | GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ | Polyester | none | GORE® WINDSTOPPER® | winter | |
Hestra Ergo Grip Long Gloves | unisex | full finger | HESTRA 3-layer interlock polyester fabric | Ergo Grip | foam padding | foam | winter | |
Hestra Ergo Grip Race Cut Gloves | unisex | full finger | HESTRA Lycra fabric | Stretch polyester | none | winter | ||
POC Thermal Gloves | unisex | full finger | windproof stretch fabric | leather | none | PrimaLoft® Gold | winter |
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