It’s my personal belief that it’s best not to talk too much about whether something is expensive or cheap. I feel like it ends up making the person saying it seem a bit cheap themselves. Of course, price might be one standard of value attached to any item or experience, but there are reasons why something is expensive, and reasons why something is cheap.
With that said, a brand often called expensive here at Circles is ASSOS. Especially when it comes to racing shorts, it’s a brand I personally place absolute trust in. As a brand that continues to evolve, they view apparel as equipment, creating gear that allows you to fight through even the harshest of winters without being fazed.
Riding in a winter so cold your hands go numb. Even in conditions where you lose sensation in your fingertips, you can push through with the bonKa Glove, the warmest in the Assos lineup. It’s not just warm; the finish is so supple that you won’t even notice its cold-weather protection, allowing you to ride comfortably without sacrificing dexterity. Because the back of the hand uses highly water-resistant material, it can handle some rain and snow as well. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that thanks to these gloves, I’ve been able to enjoy riding even when it’s snowing.
While choosing the bonKa Glove for deep winter is certainly a mistake-proof decision, there is another way: making the most of the gloves you already have. These shell Gloves are layering gloves that provide windproofing when worn over your long-finger gloves. By slipping them over your current gloves, you can handle sudden drops in temperature, and because they are thin and won't hinder your dexterity, they are easy to tuck into your jersey pocket when no longer needed.
And what makes Assos special is that these aren't just any windproof gloves. Since they use highly water-resistant fabric (though they aren't fully waterproof as the seams aren't treated), they also show their strength as layering gloves on rainy days. As a sizing guide, we recommend Size I if you use S-M size gloves, and Size II if you use L size gloves.
While buying something new is a great option, choosing to make the most of what you already have is another way to spend the winter comfortably. It might take some courage to invest in apparel, but since gloves are indispensable for any rider—from daily commutes to serious training—why not experience the philosophy of Assos through an item like this?