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Review by mechfishyPearl Izumi Men's Elite Gel Gloveby mechfishyCycling EnthusiastVancouver, WA.1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Not exactly what I was expecting. But they are very nice gloves, which are best for cool days. Because they are quite a bit heavier than the typical summer type of gloves. These gloves also seem to be very durable due to being heavier and therefore somewhat more well constructed than the typical summer gloves. I am glad that I bought these gloves, because I now have a wider selection of gloves to use for different weather conditions. And these will most likely last for many years of regular useage.
Reviewed 8/17/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by mechfishy was helpful/No, review by mechfishy was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Not exactly what I was expecting. But they are very nice gloves, which are best for cool days. Because they are quite a bit heavier than the typical summer type of gloves. These gloves also seem to be very durable due to being heavier and therefore somewhat more well constructed than the typical summer gloves. I am glad that I bought these gloves, because I now have a wider selection of gloves to use for different weather conditions. And these will most likely last for many years of regular useage.
Review by AnonymousCaution: Gel pads are VERY hard by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSW Florida1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Like comments about other Pearl Izumi Gel Gloves, the gel pads are very hard. I had to take the gloves off midway during a 60 mile road ride because of the discomfort. I would be weary about buying a Pearl Izumi gel glove due to the change in technology.
Reviewed 12/30/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Like comments about other Pearl Izumi Gel Gloves, the gel pads are very hard. I had to take the gloves off midway during a 60 mile road ride because of the discomfort. I would be weary about buying a Pearl Izumi gel glove due to the change in technology.
Review by Michael gilleShort finger pearl Izumi glovesby Michael gillesan luis obiso, ca1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The new gloves look and fit like the previous pair, just what I wanted! The material for the back, stretchy fabric ,has been changed and is already showing that dusted with salt look that my older pair does not. . Still using them the same way, that means wiping sweat and runny nose as necessary, but the new fabric is not as resistant to the salts and whatever. The main reason I bought the new pair was the gradual, understandable failure of the Velcro closure in the old pair.
Thanks for the good service!
Reviewed 9/2/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Michael gille was helpful/No, review by Michael gille was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The new gloves look and fit like the previous pair, just what I wanted! The material for the back, stretchy fabric ,has been changed and is already showing that dusted with salt look that my older pair does not. . Still using them the same way, that means wiping sweat and runny nose as necessary, but the new fabric is not as resistant to the salts and whatever. The main reason I bought the new pair was the gradual, understandable failure of the Velcro closure in the old pair.
Thanks for the good service!
Review by des1958Road Gloveby des1958Cycling EnthusiastMarietta, GAThese are great gloves. I have this glove in lite gray, black and the blue. Very comfortable for long rides and great for warm weather.
Reviewed 9/19/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by des1958 was helpful/No, review by des1958 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These are great gloves. I have this glove in lite gray, black and the blue. Very comfortable for long rides and great for warm weather.
Review by ManyMilesThey don't make them like they used toby ManyMilesCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WA7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.Pearl Izumi gel gloves were my go-to choice during years of endurance racing, long, hard training rides and month-long bicycle tours. Unfortunately, this model has fallen a ways from the standards of their gel gloves of a few years ago. The construction overall seems flimsy, and the gel padding isn't as thick as it should be. The velcro wrist strap is particularly thin and narrow, and doesn't look like it will survive hard use. For the price, I was expecting more. About the only thing I like about them is the bright yellow color of the pair that I bought.
Reviewed 8/11/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by ManyMiles was helpful/No, review by ManyMiles was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Pearl Izumi gel gloves were my go-to choice during years of endurance racing, long, hard training rides and month-long bicycle tours. Unfortunately, this model has fallen a ways from the standards of their gel gloves of a few years ago. The construction overall seems flimsy, and the gel padding isn't as thick as it should be. The velcro wrist strap is particularly thin and narrow, and doesn't look like it will survive hard use. For the price, I was expecting more. About the only thing I like about them is the bright yellow color of the pair that I bought.
Review by AlanComfortable, nice designby AlanCycling EnthusiastMaryland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I've worn a few different versions of the Pearl Izumi Gel gloves and these are the nicest ones yet. The fabric on the palm is soft, the velco on the wrist closure is very thin and small, and there are two little pockets at the front of the palm area that let you grab the glove with two fingers of your other hand and pull it off without having to turn it completely inside out. I liked the first set enough that I immediately bought a second pair.
Reviewed 10/27/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Alan was helpful/No, review by Alan was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've worn a few different versions of the Pearl Izumi Gel gloves and these are the nicest ones yet. The fabric on the palm is soft, the velco on the wrist closure is very thin and small, and there are two little pockets at the front of the palm area that let you grab the glove with two fingers of your other hand and pull it off without having to turn it completely inside out. I liked the first set enough that I immediately bought a second pair.
Review by DonWAOK Gloveby DonWACycling EnthusiastFruita, CO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.These are not the best glove I have worn but if gotten on sale are a decent value. Pad is a bit thin but they fit well. I have large hands and not every manufacturer makes a 2XL glove. I also use a padded handlebar tape so paired with these my ride is very comfortable.
Reviewed 8/16/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by DonWA was helpful/No, review by DonWA was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These are not the best glove I have worn but if gotten on sale are a decent value. Pad is a bit thin but they fit well. I have large hands and not every manufacturer makes a 2XL glove. I also use a padded handlebar tape so paired with these my ride is very comfortable.
Review by AnonymousGood Glovesby AnonymousCentreville, VA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.These gloves fit well. They are a bit thin in terms of padding. The closure strap is also a bit thin, but works fine. Recommended especially when on sale.
Reviewed 10/18/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These gloves fit well. They are a bit thin in terms of padding. The closure strap is also a bit thin, but works fine. Recommended especially when on sale.
Review by AnonymousWorth the $by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastNCSeveral hundred miles ridden with these gloves. Comfortable, seem to be well made. Going into first wash soon. Will see how they do.
Reviewed 10/15/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Several hundred miles ridden with these gloves. Comfortable, seem to be well made. Going into first wash soon. Will see how they do.
Review by on_a_missionGreat bang for buck!by on_a_missionCycling EnthusiastMinneapolis, MNFits really well, comfortable, reasonably priced, washes up nicely and the velcro on the closures doesn't deteriorate like some other brands.
Reviewed 10/15/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by on_a_mission was helpful/No, review by on_a_mission was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Fits really well, comfortable, reasonably priced, washes up nicely and the velcro on the closures doesn't deteriorate like some other brands.
Review by Old PeddlerNice Glovesby Old PeddlerCycling EnthusiastTulsa, Ok.These are one of my nicer pairs of gloves.. I really haven't found a perfect pair...The pads on some are too thick and rub at the base of the thumb...that sort of thing but I ride 50 miles...These are well made attractive gloves nicer than most...
Reviewed 8/31/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Old Peddler was helpful/No, review by Old Peddler was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These are one of my nicer pairs of gloves.. I really haven't found a perfect pair...The pads on some are too thick and rub at the base of the thumb...that sort of thing but I ride 50 miles...These are well made attractive gloves nicer than most...
Review by Graveljunkie Good fitby Graveljunkie Illinois Nice fit with just the right amount of padding...
Reviewed 7/20/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Graveljunkie was helpful/No, review by Graveljunkie was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Nice fit with just the right amount of padding...
Review by Biking BillThey Get The Job Done!by Biking BillCycling EnthusiastPortland, OregonI bought these gloves because when I'm driving bright yellow gloves are really visible on cyclists in spite of their relatively small size. Be seen every way you can. I usually purchase extra large so I can get them off easier. These gloves are comfortable, visible, padded and get the job done. They do fade with time.
Reviewed 7/13/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Biking Bill was helpful/No, review by Biking Bill was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I bought these gloves because when I'm driving bright yellow gloves are really visible on cyclists in spite of their relatively small size. Be seen every way you can. I usually purchase extra large so I can get them off easier. These gloves are comfortable, visible, padded and get the job done. They do fade with time.
Review by DRobiGreat Cycling Glovesby DRobiCycling EnthusiastSaint Petersburg, FloridaThese gloves fit great, have just the right amount of padding, and appear to be very durable. Gloves by other companies sometimes pinch between the thumb and forefinger, but these do not. Stay comfortable all day, and help minimize hand numbness.
Reviewed 5/17/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by DRobi was helpful/No, review by DRobi was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These gloves fit great, have just the right amount of padding, and appear to be very durable. Gloves by other companies sometimes pinch between the thumb and forefinger, but these do not. Stay comfortable all day, and help minimize hand numbness.
Review by AlbankerNew product design has little paddingby AlbankerCycling EnthusiastPeoria, IL3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I have purchased the Elite Gel gloves for many years and have always liked them. However, they recently changed their "style" ( as Pearl Izumi says ) and the padding is much thinner than previous gloves. On my first 30 mile ride with this new "style" I felt much discomfort on the heel of my hand on the hoods. Be forewarned.
Reviewed 5/8/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Albanker was helpful/No, review by Albanker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have purchased the Elite Gel gloves for many years and have always liked them. However, they recently changed their "style" ( as Pearl Izumi says ) and the padding is much thinner than previous gloves. On my first 30 mile ride with this new "style" I felt much discomfort on the heel of my hand on the hoods. Be forewarned.
Review by Upstate riderGood gloves by Upstate ridersouth carolina1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Have had short term experience with the gloves. But so far very good gloves. Snug (good) fit and comfortable on a couple of long rides. So far all good
Reviewed 10/7/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Upstate rider was helpful/No, review by Upstate rider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Have had short term experience with the gloves. But so far very good gloves. Snug (good) fit and comfortable on a couple of long rides. So far all good
Review by Paul Adequate bike gloves need more time to see if they hold up. by Paul Chico Nice fit and easy to use.
Reviewed 8/16/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Paul was helpful/No, review by Paul was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Nice fit and easy to use.
Review by risi59Good...Not Greatby risi59Daily CommuterHopewell, NJ2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Have always had an issue of finger numbness. These gloves do help some but it just means that I go longer on my ride before the numbness sets in. The gloves could have had a bit more cushioning and after 2 months it feels as if the gel has compressed a bit.
Reviewed 11/30/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by risi59 was helpful/No, review by risi59 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Have always had an issue of finger numbness. These gloves do help some but it just means that I go longer on my ride before the numbness sets in. The gloves could have had a bit more cushioning and after 2 months it feels as if the gel has compressed a bit.
Review by MdevNice glovesby MdevCycling EnthusiastArizonaActually better than expected. The seem a bit long in the wrist and at first glance you would think they would be hard to get off. But...the little grabs on the fingers work perfectly. Easy on...easy off.
Padding is dense and effective without being bulky, back material breathes well, solid construction.
Reviewed 10/16/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Mdev was helpful/No, review by Mdev was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Actually better than expected. The seem a bit long in the wrist and at first glance you would think they would be hard to get off. But...the little grabs on the fingers work perfectly. Easy on...easy off.
Padding is dense and effective without being bulky, back material breathes well, solid construction.
Review by bleckbcolor will fade but otherwise they do just fineby bleckbCompetitive RacerSpokane, WA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Screaming yellow is really more of a neon green. The color doesn't much last if washed in the machine. I don't much care about that, but they end up looking an uninspired gray after a few washes. Everything else remains first rate.
Reviewed 9/1/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by bleckb was helpful/No, review by bleckb was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Screaming yellow is really more of a neon green. The color doesn't much last if washed in the machine. I don't much care about that, but they end up looking an uninspired gray after a few washes. Everything else remains first rate.