Rated 3 out of
5
by
Nick Meszaros from
Nice gloves hampered by small sizing
Nice gloves, overpriced and run small despite sizing guide. I might like them more if they weren't so snug. I ordered largest size available. Thought they might stretch a little but not so. I really like the fabric and the reflective stripe. They look nice with other Brevet kit. They just need to be realistically sized.
Date published: 2021-07-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
HaworthBantam from
Good, but I think the Core mitts are better
Take a little “wearing in” before they become reasonably comfortable. Some of the seams look a little fragile, but they’ve held up so far. If you are looking for some comfortable mitts straight out of the box, though, I would point you in the direction of the Core mitts - these are very comfortable and half the price of the Brevet mitts. I feel the fit is also better. I love the Brevet collection, but not so in love with these mitts.
Date published: 2021-08-25
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Sizing runs small - but great gloves
This is my 3rd pair of these - but first with the updated design. The sizing runs very small. I bought a medium and a large thinking I'd send the wrong one back but had to order an extra-large! I'm only 5'9" and 155 pounds...
Date published: 2021-04-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Poor quality
Worn for summer already ripped along stitching
. Not as comfy as castelli
Date published: 2021-08-17
Rated 1 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Needs improvements
Stitching broke on first wash .And really could do with gel pad in palm .
Date published: 2021-10-16
Rated 1 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Gloves
Gloves at the thumb have came apart already only three small rides
Date published: 2024-07-12
Rated 2 out of
5
by
LEJ25 from
Paying for the Rapha name....
These are really thin with very little padding on the palms. Really expensive for what you get - my husband returned them and bought some far better ones for a quarter of the price - you're just paying for the name with this I think unfortunately.
Date published: 2022-07-13
Rated 1 out of
5
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T Reuser from
Mitts coming apart after 3 days
Used these “pro” mitts for three days when the stitches were starting to come loose. I am happy to pay top dollar for top quality product , but this is not good. I await a swap for new and hopefully better quality.
Date published: 2024-07-14
Rated 3 out of
5
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MileHighSisu from
Good style, not super durable.
So I like these gloves from a comfort perspective, but they definitely don’t hold us as well as several others that I own. Rapha did give me a discount on a replacement set when I crashed in them, which was cool
Date published: 2024-01-02
Rated 2 out of
5
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vys70 from
stitching came loose so they had to go back
This is a premium priced product (I mean, it's Rapha, right). I liked the snug fit and finish, but on about the 2-3rd ride, the stitching started to come loose, so they had to go back.
Date published: 2021-04-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
DOMINIQUE CODERE from
Slick efficient Rapha Gloves !!!!
These gloves are slick and light. the padding is slim but very efficient. I use them for both road and shaky gravel riding and feel no vibrations !!! Great product once more Rapha!!!
Date published: 2021-04-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Whippet from
You'll be happy with these.
Usual good Rapha quality. Comfortable to wear. Only thing stopping a 5 star review is that the palm gel pads aren't as thick a set I have from another manufacturer.
Date published: 2024-05-25
Rated 1 out of
5
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Fraser mz from
Poor design
Who ever designed these did not think glove, bars, contact point, no seam. The seam falls where you hold the bars. Very disappointed and on long rides unusable.
Date published: 2024-06-25
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Ian Loch from
Tidy Gloves
These are stylish gloves although the sizing is tight. I followed the sizing chart but ended up with too tight a fit. Hopefully they will expand with wear.
Date published: 2023-12-24
Rated 3 out of
5
by
RodF from
Ok
Ah, they’re ok. But they’re just a pair of gloves. Not sure what I was expecting but something more for the price.
Date published: 2022-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Soly from
Fantastic Gloves
Really great gloves, very elegant and comfortable - perfect for summer riding.
Date published: 2024-07-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DMV Rapha User from
Great purchase
Excellent fit with great quality. Very lightweight
Date published: 2021-11-29
Rated 3 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Mitts nice but too small, exchange experience poor
The mitts are lovely to look at and the quality is fantastic however the size runs a little small. I waited some time for the XL to come back into stock and once an alternative colour was available I returned the Size L mitts...
For whatever reason the exchange I organised turned into a refund which meant I had to purchase the XL gloves and pay for shipping, again. That wasn't great.
Date published: 2021-11-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kabannister from
Great pair of gloves, functional and comfortable
These brevet mitts are great for long days in the saddle across mixed terrain. I've had plenty of mitts before but nearly all of them get uncomfortable around the thumb and other seams. This pair is comfortable across long distances, not sure how long they will last as there is a little fraying here or there. The reflective band is great for signalling your turning intention at night.
Date published: 2021-09-07
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Size matters
I have two pairs of Rapha full-finger gloves in size M that fit well, and according to Rapha's size chart I am perfect M. So naturally I ordered the Brevet Mitts in size M. Turned out to be far too small. Even the size L replacement mitts are hard to get off because the fingers are so tight.
They're nice -- the quality is certainly there -- but I'm not sure they're worth $80.
Date published: 2023-11-10
Rated 4 out of
5
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JBS59 from
Okay, but don’t buy them unless you have tried it.
I bought these gloves in Large. That’s what I normally use. But I have only used them once. I think that are very tight and too small for me. So in general all Rapha clothes are always on size too small.
Date published: 2021-04-20
Rated 2 out of
5
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DANG88 from
Too dressy and Not that Protective
These mitts are pretty light weight. They feel like a dress glove. Not much padding at the palm. They don't have any soft fabric at the thumb for wiping your nose. The white reflector on back could be much larger for more visibility when signaling. Also the price is way too high compared to what else is available.
Date published: 2024-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ralpho from
Cool mitts
Was a bit unsure after reading reviews and further wearing and washing and only time will tell BUT so far these have been amazing! Love them, cycled about 300 miles so far and they’ve stood up well and v comfortable. Tried on in store so knew the sizing but I’d go a size up I’d buying online.
Date published: 2023-07-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Alex21S from
Will they last?….
Slightly different now to a pair I’ve used the last couple of seasons but no complaints. Feel nice when on and work well.
If you treat them well they’ll last, though the Velcro straps don’t feel quite as robust as the earlier iteration of these mitts.. time will tell but overall very happy.
Date published: 2021-09-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
anything_gravel anything_ from
Worth the purchase
I don’t normally wear gloves as I prefer the feel of not… but then sometimes when going long on rough you need the protection… these not only give that protection they also allow for that preferred feel of not having a glove on… now an everyday part of my ride gear
Date published: 2022-04-07
Rated 2 out of
5
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Marchelinus from
Poor quality
The gloves fits really well and give enough support. The quality on the other hand is not, let’s say, very good. The stitching started to unravel after just 5 rides. It has come undone across the thumbs. It’s the first time a product of Rapha dissapoints.
Date published: 2021-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chris S2 from
Great purchase
Excellent Mits, not cheap but do what they need to -= nice gel pads, close fitting and haven't stretched and con these chilly days have provided enough insulation to allow the feeling that spring might be close by! 100% met expectations and recommended
Date published: 2021-05-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
The Atomic Aardvark from
Accurately sized
Accurately sized, snug fit, did get a bit of slight irritation around the right thumb but this has settled after a bit of breaking in. Comfortable and padding isn’t too excessive. Good gloves for a long ride over crappy British roads
Date published: 2022-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tkyrunner from
Much more comfortable than previous version
The padding is more generous and conventional compared to the previous pair I owned. The sizing also seems to fit me better. I can ride very comfortably on the hoods for long periods of time without getting any numbness in my palms.
Date published: 2021-05-25
Rated 2 out of
5
by
CF100 from
Poor stitching quality
Stitching starting to come loose after less than 2 months of riding. Rapha swiftly sent replacement pair and full credit to customer service, but underlying quality of the mitts should be significantly better given the price.
Date published: 2022-12-21