Rated 3 out of
5
by
rsusanto from
Value does not align with the aesthetic
First of all, I love the look and feel of the Rapha Classic Gloves. Just beautiful and feel luxurious. However, do not expect to use these gloves on anything other than road riding in a perfect weather. Any other condition will ruin the appearance of these gloves.
I wore it a couple of times on rough gravel rides, which require me to check on and to clean up bike parts regularly. Once stain get on the gloves, it's impossible to get it off. And also, due to the leather part of the gloves, these gloves have to be hand washed. Rapha also recommends that you use leather conditioner to keep the leather soft and functional. That's all extra time and effort that you need to spend to maintain the beauty of these gloves. I still love the gloves, though. They are so comfortable to wear. In the future, I will only wear these gloves on my local group rides on the road.
Date published: 2019-10-29
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Deathbeforedockers from
Not worth the money, thought they’d be warmer for$
Like them, not warm enough. Good light weight to mid weight glove, not very warm too expensive
Date published: 2022-12-01
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Ismail from
Meh. Not my favorite.
I was disappointed in this product. Yes, it kept me (sort) of warm, but the fact that it doesn't have a digital surface at the tip of fingers made it impossible for me to make it practical. I ended up using Pedal Madia's winter gloves. Way better. I was disappointed that Rapha made this. Not on par with the quality of its other products.
Date published: 2021-02-05
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Talex from
Decent Gloves, but not worth the price.
I wore these gloves on a day from 5-10 degrees celsius morning, and my fingers were numb from the cold. They're not wind-proof or even wind-resistant, personally I would expect more based on the price. If you're looking for a full-finger glove that works on a relatively warm day with no rain then these are an expensive option.
Date published: 2020-05-04
Rated 4 out of
5
by
nthkl from
Supple palms yet thin. Could use straps.
This will be my 11th pair of gloves purchased this year, and my last. Till they wear out. Been riding in 45-70F degree weather and these have been fine. We will see if they are too warm come summer. The palms are fine if you tape your bars correctly for your preferred allotment of padding. I only wish that they had some more security in the wrist area strap wise to cinch down for sprinting. I feel a bit of movement when i am out of the saddle which I do not want, especially if I hit an unexpected bump.
Date published: 2018-03-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Otis Driftwood from
You get what you pay for
During twenty-five years as a cyclist I don't recall wearing a more comfortable glove, these are possibly the most expensive of all the gloves I've purchased however I wouldn't hesitate to buy another pair if I lost or damaged these. Truly an essential product for any serious rider, the high price is reflective of the utmost best quality materials, terrific design and almost perfect production.
The only slight negative is the thumb is a little roomy as with most gloves on the market(maybe I have slim girly thumbs).
Date published: 2022-10-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ricardo77 from
Comfortable and Hard Wearing
I bought these gloves to ride when the thermometer sits from 5-10 degrees in autumn / winter and they are just right. The fit is close and snug, Dexterity is good so I can access zips and pockets to fuel without removing them. Style is good too as expected. So all in all very happy.
Date published: 2019-11-08
Rated 2 out of
5
by
bodiddley from
Nice fit, but really poorly made.
These gloves are really poorly made. The stitching has come apart in 3 places with normal use, and the black dye applied to the leather leaks and gets everywhere. They are very comfortable and fit nicely, though.
Date published: 2021-07-02
Rated 4 out of
5
by
MarniX S from
Distinguished style
Nice fit and finish. Great grip and padding.
I expected it to be more windproof. It’s still pretty vented for my taste.
Please make them windproof and a bit more durable water repellant and you’ve made the best gloves for scottisch weather!
Date published: 2022-10-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
WM London from
Great gloves, but not phone screen compatible
Excellent construction and fit, with good padding and grip. The only drawback is that the glove fingertips are not phone screen compatible. Please add some grip at the end so we can use our phones without taking gloves off!
Date published: 2021-01-22
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Quality control is lacking
First pair developed a hole in the right glove in the first week. These was quickly replaced. Sadly the replacements had incomplete stiching in the palm. These too were returned. Currently awaiting a refund
Date published: 2020-09-01
Rated 3 out of
5
by
and3rs from
Cold and long fingers
Okay glove, but the fingers are way longer than on my other 10+ pairs of different Rapha gloves. Also, this is NOT a glove for riding in anything close to 0 degrees. They’re decent for riding in 10+ C.
Date published: 2019-11-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hossinator5000 from
Great Gloves
Stylish, great materials, well designed—you get what you pay for. These gloves are great for Fall weather when it's brisk but not freezing. I would say my comfort range with these is 40F - 60F
Date published: 2020-12-29
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Keith UK from
Classy classic
Good fit, comfy glove, not water resistant at all though and not that warm after a couple of hours below 10°c
Date published: 2021-03-25
Rated 3 out of
5
by
DavidW79 from
Comfortable but not very durable.
Really comfortable and snug fit. I was a little disappointed that the colour ran on to my hands when they got wet. The leather is a little too soft as the stitching is coming away between the fingers and has started to tear so I may need to replace them after only a few months of riding and for the price they are I thought I’d get a bit more life out of them.
Date published: 2022-01-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
De Flu from
Nice gloves
very nice appaerance
very good fit
not for the coldest weather (not onder 6°)
not rain proof
not cheap
Date published: 2019-01-18
Rated 2 out of
5
by
lemoninterupt from
All is not what it ‘seams’
Beautifully styled with leather padding to the inside palm areas and super comfy. Sadly, one of the gloves seams started to unravel after just 10 hours of riding. I’m hoping this is a rare flaw on just my pair, but at this premium price, I expected a more robust glove.I still have a pair of Rapha leather Fixed/Town gloves going strong after 10 years solid use.
I have contacted Rapha to resolve and am currently awaiting a reply.
Date published: 2024-01-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gordon748 from
A REALLY good pair of gloves.
Fit incredibly well, with the strength back the literally fit like a glove. Very little discomfort through the hands even after multi hours of riding. Tactile and grippy, you always feel in control of the bike and can feel what’s going on.
They are a little warmer than Assos’ 2/3 season gloves, and to be honest better made. All in all, my go-to glove unless it’s too hot or too cold.
Date published: 2024-04-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Daniel from London from
Gloves fell apart
The seam on one of the gloves has fallen apart after a few weeks. I’ve asked for a refund. Otherwise nice gloves
Date published: 2021-11-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
TomC from
High quality (hopefully).
Only just received these and they appear to be of the high quality expected from Rapha. Comfortable but not ideal if temperature is around 0ºC. Returning the leather around the finger tips would probable help protect extremities?
Happily, my old gloves are larger and (for colder mornings) will fit over the new gloves.
Date published: 2019-06-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rapha Fan from
Cool Weather Gloves
Unfortunately, it wasn't abundantly clear from the website that the sizing for this gloves was done for men. Luckily, I ordered a size Small but could probably have gone down a size. However, that aside, these are great gloves. I'm looking forward to using them this Autumn once the weather gets cooler.
Date published: 2020-08-17
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Wesley Hiatt from
Really truly wanted to love these
Poor stitching and thin as all heck, and really thin.. thin thin. And not worth the price tag.
The winter gloves are aces though.
Date published: 2021-11-08
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Noel Philips from
Inferior logo application
RAPHA logo on gloves came off after 3 weeks use (using the recommended correct hand washing techniques)
Date published: 2021-07-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sean64 from
Super Comfortable
I bought these gloves after I had previously bought a pair for my wife and seen just how robust they were. They remained supple and looking as good a new even after 18 months of daily commuting and harsh treatment. I am hoping the pair I bought for myself fair likewise.
Date published: 2020-04-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Trashman3223 from
Best gloves I have ever own
These gloves are perfect, super comfortable (tested in fall and winterish weather) even on very long routes, due to its extra paddings I have not experienced sleepy hands anymore, they also look stunning.
Date published: 2019-12-22
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Dickie H from
Like these if money no object
Well made, look good, as they are very thin only slightly warmer than mitts. As long as you know this they are great for a summer morning when there is a little chill in the air. Bit overpriced though
Date published: 2021-05-04
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Tom F from
Poor gloves
I bought some gloves for a pound from a discount retailer - avoid these!
Date published: 2021-02-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RobertP29 from
classis design
This gloves are of great quality and classis design. I absolutely love them. I use them for autumn and spring time and for very cold days I use merino insert gloves for extra warmth.
Date published: 2020-11-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Gloves keep your hands warm
Stylish looks, super comfort, leather is soft and supple and grip is great. Suitable for autumn and spring, wear with a liner for colder days or if you suffer with cold hands.
Date published: 2020-11-21
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Kyle f from
Great features, but....
Good fit, look great, nice padding. Certainly appear to be quality construction, but they are not warm, nor are they wind proof. Looks elsewhere for cool/cold weather gloves.
Date published: 2020-12-21