10 cycling gloves for the winter: The Gorewear C5 GTX Thermo Glove in the test
Stefan Frey
· 27.11.2023
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Gore C5 GTX Thermo winter gloves
Equipment
With the C5, Gore has extensively equipped winter gloves in its programme. Thanks to the Gore-Tex membrane, the C5 absolutely waterproof, which of course also includes 100 per cent protection from the wind. In addition, the glove is lightly lined on the outside and inside. The Velcro cuff extends as far as the forearm and thus neatly closes the gap to the jacket.
Although the thumb and index finger of the Gore winter gloves are suitable for operating touch displays, the lining means that you don't always hit the right spot on your mobile phone or GPS computer. There is a towelling trim on the thumb, but it could definitely be softer. The synthetic leather on the palm is quite grippy even without silicone prints and also has a light pad on the ball of the hand. Good for riding on the road: sufficient reflex zones.
Weather protection
The C5 GTX is Gorewear's first choice for really muddy weather. Thanks to its Gore-Tex membrane, rain showers are no problem. Water does not penetrate the glove even in downpours. In addition, the material on the back of the hand repels water well, so that the outside of the glove hardly soaks up any moisture. This is a major advantage in terms of insulation. The glove is windproof anyway thanks to the Gore-Tex layer, the one simply requires the other. Unfortunately, the C5 does not have a large wiping thumb - the only thing to do is to practise wiping your nose with two fingers.
Fit
We have rarely complained about a Velcro fastener in a test so far. But the Velcro on the Gorewear glove is a stubborn dog. The small hooks reach right up to the edge of the latch, making it difficult to grip even without a glove. With the glove on the other hand, it is almost impossible to adjust the Velcro.
Apart from that, on cold days you'll really enjoy slipping into the high-quality Gorewear glove. The inside has a soft, fluffy lining and there is plenty of room for the fingers. Only the fingertips have a little too much air at the front. This detracts slightly from the otherwise secure grip. When braking and shifting gears, the thick lining means you have significantly less feeling than with thinner models. However, these are compromises that you have to accept for a glove in this warmth class. However, it would be desirable for the individual layers to be better bonded together, at least on the inside of the hand. This would make the grip on the handlebars a little more secure and less wobbly.
Gore C5 GTX Thermo winter gloves - details and price
- Sizes 5 to 11
- Weight 135 grammes
- Equipment Gore-Tex; wind/waterproof; wiping thumb; reflective; Velcro fastener
- Price 74,95 Euro >> available here
Valuation at a glance
Conclusion: Gore C5 GTX Thermo winter gloves
The C5 is one of the warmest gloves in the comparison and has hardly any weaknesses in terms of features. Windproof and waterproof, with a thick lining, it defies the elements. The workmanship is also excellent. However, other models score points for grip. The grip around the handlebars is not very direct and the individual layers slip on top of each other, which is particularly annoying on technical terrain. For easy terrain and extreme weather, however, the Gore is a solid choice.
Stefan Frey
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