Criterium Gloves
Handmade in England, Rapha’s Criterium Gloves are a technical product offering comfort, protection and unrivalled grip on the bike.
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Criterium Gloves
Fingerless cycling gloves provide vital grip on the bars and protection in case of accidents. Leather fingerless cycling mitts with knuckle holes have a long history in cycling but these days they are hard to find. Most modern riders make do with mass produced synthetic Lycra mitts that fall apart after just one season’s wear.
Naturally water resistant and breathable, Rapha Criterium Gloves are extremely durable. Made from soft British goatskin, the leather will get better with age and it is advisable to buy the gloves slightly tight as they will stretch for a perfect fit.
Key features include road-specific padding for unrivalled cushioning without compromising on control. The gloves are double stitched at key wear points for reinforcement and are finished with a suede nose wipe on the thumb and a secure velcro fastener.
Note on washing: Leather gloves should never be cleaned in washing machine and it is important to follow the care instructions closely.
"Rapha's open-knuckled Criterium Gloves are the epitome of style. The fit gets better with age and with a careful hand wash every now and then I expect to get several seasons out of these beauties."
Michael Robertson - Velodramatic
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Tech spec
Fabric
- Soft and durable goatskin leather
Features
- Hand stitched with double stitching at key wear points
- Road-specific pad design using 2mm pads from army sniper gloves
- Alcantara® wipe-back
- Knuckle holes
- Velcro fastener
- Stamped Rapha logo
- Made in England
Care instructions
- To remove, peel gloves off inside-out from cuff and then reshape them
- Use lukewarm water and mild detergent to produce a good lather and, wearing the gloves, immerse hands and wash as normal
- Remove gloves and rinse well
- Squeeze out water from fingers downwards
- Pull gently lengthways, open out and hang to dry away from direct heat and sunlight
- When almost dry, put on gloves and massage leather treatment (we recommend Chelsea Leather Food) sparingly into the leather
- Only wash with articles of the same colour
- Never dry clean, bleach or tumble dry
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Availability
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Sizing
Sizing Guide
1. KNUCKLES: measure around the widest part of your dominant hand, between thumb and index finger.
Buy your leather gloves to fit tightly and they will stretch and mould to the shape of your hands like a second skin. If your knuckle measurement lies between M and L, an M will be the best size choice.