Reflective Waterproof Cycling Gloves

The problem they solve

Most waterproof cycling gloves pick one job: keep your hands dry or make you visible. Proviz, a British brand that has built its entire identity around high-visibility kit, decided to do both at once — and the Reflective Waterproof Gloves are probably their clearest expression of that philosophy.

The outer shell is 100% reflective material, which means your hands light up like road markers the moment a car's headlights hit them. When you're signaling a turn on a dark, wet street, this is not a small thing. Most reflective gloves have a strip or a patch; Proviz covers the whole surface.

Weather protection

The Hipora insert handles the waterproofing. If you haven't encountered Hipora before, it's a laminated membrane in the same family as Gore-Tex — breathable enough that your hands don't turn into a sauna after twenty minutes of effort, and genuinely waterproof rather than merely water-resistant. The brushed inner lining adds a layer of warmth, making these reasonable for shoulder-season riding — think 40°F and above with some exertion. We wouldn't reach for these in deep winter; they're not insulated enough to be your sub-freezing glove.

The adjustable Velcro cuff seals the gap at the wrist, which matters more than people realize — that's often where wind and rain find their way in.

Grip and control

The silicone web grip on the palm is well-placed for the areas that actually contact the bars and brake levers. In wet conditions, where a smooth glove palm can feel slippery on hoods, the silicone patterning does its job. The padded palm reinforcement reduces road buzz on longer rides without adding so much bulk that bar feel disappears entirely.

The touchscreen question

These are listed as touchscreen-compatible. We'll be honest: most gloves with this claim work better on some phones than others, and the experience degrades in rain when the screen itself is wet. It's genuinely useful for quick map checks or pausing music, but don't expect the same precision you'd get bare-handed.

Practicalities

At $33.99 for a fully reflective, Hipora-lined waterproof glove, the value math is straightforward. Machine washable is a real selling point — waterproof membranes can be finicky, so confirm Proviz's care instructions before you toss them in hot water. The 0.33 lb weight keeps them from feeling cumbersome.

The one honest caveat: the sole listed size is S. If you're buying these, confirm availability in your size before committing — and size up if you're between sizes, since a snug waterproof glove can restrict circulation on cold rides.