Castelli

Estremo Glove - Men's

Warm, Almost Perfect

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

small

Warm down to the low 30s. Comfortable, better feel and control than a lobster glove. Wrist cuff could be slightly larger -- can be hard to get around jacket. Not a big deal -- highly recommended!

Not As Winterproof As Advertised

I bought these gloves based on the advertised 23F degree rating. That rating seems overly optimistic. I need liners below 40F, and my fingers definitely start to freeze (with liners) below 32F. Nice gloves as long as it's not too cold.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Very, very good

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

large

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

160

I haven't had an opportunity to ride with them in the 20 degree range yet, but they were bullet proof in the low 30s. I was out for 2 1/2 hours and my hands were fine at the end of the ride. Previously, I had worn a cheap pair of lobster style cycling mitts and my hands would freeze. Good purchase.

Size and design issues

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

L

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

160

I am a medium sized human and have always fit comfortably in large gloves. Not this time. They were quite snug overall and my fingers pushed up against tips of the glove fingers. My other issue was how they fit around my Apple Watch. They didn't. Even when the Velcro closure was left undone, the watch fit awkwardly and uncomfortably under the cuff.

Love them

Stylish and warm in all conditions. Had them several winters of regular use and they are going strong. Bravo, Castelli

These Gloves Just Plain Work!!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

XL

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

175

OMG! These gloves work! I've used them on several rides where the temperatures were just below freezing. Even after 2+ hours, the only noticeable sensation I had was Complete Comfort! That's something I'm not used to at these temperatures. I've been searching for a good pair of winter cycling cloves for a few years now. Everything else I tried just came up short; even with liners. These may be a little pricey but they are far cheaper than all the other gloves that I wasted money on. In fact, I like them so much that I bought an additional pair! MY hand circumference measurements come in just below 9.5 inches. So I went with an XL thinking I may need glove liners. As delivered, the fit is perfect. Not tight; not loose... just right. They are so good that I never needed any glove liners. Their construction puts just the right amount of padding in all the right places and just the right amount of absorbent material along the thumb; should your nose get runny. The only thing that takes a little getting used to is that they are a little on the bulky side. I really hesitated to bring this up because it's more because of my initial impression than actual performance. In actual use it's the "bulk" that keeps in the warmth. Once you're used to these gloves you really don't notice them. Shifting and breaking are not compromised in any way.

Great gloves and warm

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

Large

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

169

Lots of reviews say they're not as warm as expected. I'm not sure what was expected but in the winter I can ride wearing these gloves and my hands are warm. That's pretty much the litmus test. Good construction. Durable. Also a piece of advice; if it's really cold, buy merino wool liner gloves (Hester makes a good one).

Warm and comfy

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I can ride with these down to about 20 degrees F at 17-18mph in breezy conditions for about 2 hours. They are comfy inside, and durability has been good so far. They are bulky, but that's the price you pay to ride in these temps, and I can still operate my controls fine.

Decent.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Medium

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

150

Good glove but probably not worth the price tag...similar options available for a lot cheaper