Waterproof Cycling Gloves

The case for spending $35 on gloves

Most cycling gloves in this price range are water-resistant — they'll shrug off a light drizzle, then surrender the moment a real downpour starts. Proviz doesn't play that game. These use a Hipora insert, a Korean waterproof-breathable membrane that functions on the same principle as Gore-Tex: a microporous film that blocks liquid water but lets vapor escape. It's not Gore-Tex — we want to be clear about that — but it's a meaningful step above a DWR-coated shell, and at $34.99, that's the right tradeoff.

The result is a glove that handles a wet commute without turning into a kettle. Your hands stay dry; they don't stay ice-cold, but they don't bake either.

Construction that earns its keep

The palm reinforcement is padded and covered in a silicone web-grip pattern, which does real work on wet bar tape and grips. We've worn grippy gloves that felt grippy on dry days and useless in rain — the silicone webbing here holds up when it matters. The adjustable hook-and-loop cuff keeps water from wicking up your wrist and keeps the glove locked in place on longer rides.

The brushed inner lining is soft against the skin and adds a layer of light insulation — not enough for deep winter, but enough to take the edge off a cold autumn morning. There's also a nose wipe on the thumb, which sounds small but becomes the most-used feature on any ride where you're more than 20 minutes from warmth.

Touchscreen and washing — both actually work

The touchscreen compatibility is functional, not just a marketing bullet. We could operate a phone GPS without removing the glove, which is all we ask. Machine washability matters more than people give it credit for: waterproof gloves that can only be hand-washed tend to stay dirty, which shortens their life. Throw these in on a cold-water cycle and they come out fine.

Sizes run Small through 2XL, which is unusually generous for cycling gloves and makes these a realistic option for riders who get left out by brands that stop at L.

Where they fall short

These are three-season gloves, not winter gloves. Once temperatures drop below freezing, the brushed lining won't be enough insulation — you'll want something with a thicker thermal layer or dedicated winter padding. They're also not the sleekest glove on the market; the cuff is a bit bulky, which can make layering under a jacket sleeve slightly awkward. And while Hipora is a legitimate membrane, it doesn't have the long-term durability track record of Gore-Tex — worth noting if you're logging heavy miles year-round.