By Simon Withers

Published: Wednesday, 20 July 2022 at 12:00 am


Fingerless cycling gloves or mitts will help protect the skin on your hands in the event of a crash, and make gripping your bars easier when you’re hot and sweaty.

A good pair of cycling gloves will be made from fabrics breathable enough to stop sweat building up, while also offering comfort in the form of carefully placed padding.

You can pay a lot for cycling gloves from a ‘premium’ brand, but there are some excellent, affordable options on the market, with retail prices starting at less than £20 / $50.

We tested seven pairs of mitts to find the best cycling gloves for 2022.

If you’re in search of full-finger gloves for cold weather, check out our guide to the best winter cycling gloves.

Best cycling gloves 2022, as rated by our expert testers

Altura Endurance

4.5 out of 5 star rating
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A lot of comfort fits into a dainty glove.
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  • Price: £35 / €41.70 / $42.20 / AU$63.10

The subtle Altura Endurance cycling gloves have second-skin thickness that gives brilliant bar feel, but they’re surprisingly comfortable.

Much of the back consists of highly elastic, heavily perforated Lycra-style mesh fabric for great breathability. The printed fabric is abrasion resistant.

These cycling gloves have pull tabs to help get them on and off.

Their best feature is the palm that has thin but effective pads at its heel and top.

A central Lycra-covered split enhances bar grip and helps with cooling, as do the finger perforations.