My hands are on the large size but not the largest by any means. XXL is the largest size offered and they are more like a medium to large. My fingers feel like they have tourniquets on them and the only way I can use these will be to snip the stiching to open up the finger holes. Maybe XXL in Vietnam where these are made but definitely not sized for an Irish American.

While riding my ebike on a gravel road in Glacier National Park, I slipped on some loose gravel and got a road rash plus 2 stitches in my forearm and a bruised rib.. The webbing in the palm area of my Dual Gel glove tore but the excellent padding at the wrist and base of my fingers prevented any damage to my hand. Thank you Specialized for a good product.

These gloves are fantastic. My aging arthritic hands appreciate the generous padding.

Perfect fit! Love the padding and quality of the gloves! Well worth the reasonable price!!!

Great cushioning. Takes the numb out of gravel.

comfortable, great padding, and accurate sizing. my second pair of these after losing my first pair.

I'm a bigger cyclist at 225 pounds and ride heavy on my bars. These gloves are fantastic for taking out the vibration and the cushioning is great. They do tend to run a tad small.

Plenty of padding, and in the right places, and a very ergo fitting glove. This glove was thought out before producing it. If you need more strategically located padding, this gloves is well worth trying.

Fit was spot on with size Medium, Very snug fit (I like it snug not to loose)! Quality was second to none fit and finish is expected from a great bike company. Design Like the colors because of visibility and liked the gel pads placed in the corrected areas of my hands to keep them from getting numb! exactly what to expect from this great riding gloves!!

Those gloves have nice thick padding but do not feel bulky on handlebars. I’ve been wearing them since 2017. And I keep buying them. Recently I had a fall and the glove got damaged so it was time for a new pair. Without falling and scraping them on a hard surface, they last a really long time. My hand was completely fine - not injured or hurt at all. I hope Specialized will keep making them.

My second or third pair of these Specialized short finger gloves. The quality is better than many others I’ve had/tried and the price is competitive. I always order one size larger than recommended.

Paddinf worked well on rough roads! Size fit true to Castelli sizing

Good quality for a good price

great product

Very nice gloves. Comfort and fit are really great. The gel palms work extremely well with absorbing any bumps or rough road surfaces. I did buy a couple extra pairs since they were on sale.

Best made

Fits right onto hands

Love them

Nearly lasted 6 months, poor finger stitching. Nothing like Specialized gloves.

Super comfy and long lasting. The previous version has lasted 4 years and still ok, if a bit tatty.

I have big hands, because no gloves ever fit except the ones made in 2XL or XXl. Even in their biggest size these are a bit tight around my thumb and first finger joint. And the Velcro closure is kind of scrawny, it’s hard to find when I want to take the gloves off. But the padding is good, and they look good too. Maybe they’ll loosen up.

I've been riding for decades- hand pain was never a problem till this last spring. Rode a non-suspension bike in a very rough area. By the time I was done with the 20 mile ride I was holding the handlebars with just my left hand. I thought I had broke something. Doctor said no breaks just ulnar nerve on heel of right palm. He suggested better grips and putting a sponge inside my glove. My grips were changed and I discovered the Specialized Dual Gel. If I push directly on the Ulnar it still hurts- but with these gloves I can ride for 25 miles with no pain to my hand.

Gel palms are great for avoiding numbness during rides at the 15 to 20 mile marks.

Enhances comfort on long / bumpy rides. The gel padding works. Fit is tailored for when your hands are on the bars. This is my third pair and won’t be my last.

The gloves are good to have but tight on hands for maximum comfort I would loosen the gloves , good product and material but too tight.

Nice fit, well cushioned

Love these gloves! They have solid cushioning, block some sun from my hands, and provide some mental support in case I go down.

Fit runs small. Size up

This is the third pair of these gloves I have purchased. They are by far the best I have seen to protect from pain and numbness in your hands and fingers while riding. It is important that you do not buy them too large or the padding won't be on the right part of your wrist. They are supposed to be a little tight coming off and going on. They are well constructed. The part that will wear out are the gel pads. When the gel pads are flat, you need new gloves. These gloves are a quality item. The stitching lasts. I'll get several thousand miles in on a pair before they need replaced. For reference I am a mediocre rider putting in 3000-4000 miles a year. I am 5'11", weigh 160# and wear a medium sized glove.

The dual gel gloves are great!! Love the padding , they’re light weight and just feel good!!

Very comfortable but maybe the gel it a bit to big.

Better than my last gloves

Great fit, very comfortable and good quality.

These were more expensive that a pair of Giro Jag gloves that I bought earlier than these ones. You pay more for that Specialized quality, right? But the Specialized gloves lasted less than a year before they were coming apart at the seams. Meanwhile my Giro gloves are still great. I have photos to show this, but there is no option here in reviews to post images.

Very supportive padding in palm area. Good quality overall

Good gloves for the money

Only gloves I wear on the mountain bike. I’ve worn these on tons of 4-6 hour rides and a handful of 7-8 hour races with no complaints. Highly recommended. Two notes. I did have to size down from my normal medium to a small. The tighter fit helped to eliminate any shifting that could cause rubs or blisters, especially on rides over two hours. Also, I would not machine wash them. Instead, just soak them in soapy water for a day then thoroughly rinse and air dry.

These feel great, are easy to get on, and the big pads really help with numbness while riding. I was worried the pads would feel too big, but they feel perfect. I have large hands (I think I have the XL size) and I love these gloves.

I like them! Remember that they’re gonna be tight so size appropriately.

Confortable Gloves For Longer Rides

I bought this as a nice-to-have item that I threw in with my helmet order. Turns out to be something that I must wear each time I ride. I don't have a suspension front on my bike, so all the jolts are felt. Also, I found that just by resting on my hands, the nerves impinge and cause numbness. The gloves don't eliminate the nerve issue, but GREATLY reduce it. The fit is great, and I love the straps that secure them. Fine quality, great price.

May need a break in period of a few days, the XL was tight at first. These gel gloves are effective, better circulation, less numbness now.

good

Good gloves

Absolutely my favorite gloves. The fit is great. The gel padding is perfect for both long and short rides. Living in AZ the temperature gets quite hot and these gloves are still very comfortable. Highly recommend

Design good~ ride good

I think I used to get this glove years ago and it used to be my favorite. However, these pair seem a little bit cheaper and not very flexible. I find after a few hours the gloves start to feel tight around my fingers. I would’ve preferred a little bit more elasticity in some of the pinching areas.

Nice glove. Moderate amount of cushion compared to other products. No more helpful for preventing numbness in my hands than other glove products. I will move to different handle bar grips as next numbness solution.

The gel padding on the gloves is uncomfortable, I can't close my hand on the handlebar I want a gloves without the padding

Everything Specialized is top notch. I ride the Aethos currently. Torch shoes, jerseys and shorts are specialized also. And of course gloves!

I love these gloves, both for biking and for typing. I go thru several pairs a year because I have found that the pads in them make a great cushion if you have your hands on a laptop all day, like I do. Specialized should consider marketing them as an adaptive device for those who hands ache after a day with their hands on a computer. The cushion is in almost the perfect spot for a laptop. Takes a long minute to get used to them in terms of the dexterity of your fingers, but once you have tried it, you won't want to type without them.

Gel padding is nice and sufficient performs well overall. Chose the white color for summer conditions.

Good fit.

Gloves are not true to size and are not the same great quality of 10 years ago. Same thing applies to their cycling socks.

I like them. Cushion is outstanding. It really makes difference. Comfort is good. However you need to hold hands on grips correctly otherwise extra layer of cushion might feel uncomfortable. But that should not be a significant issue and you should be able to find proper spot quickly. I really like fabric and quality. I’d re-order them again for sure

Gloves seemed great quality and no loose threads. I returned the item though since the gloves seemed very tight. I ordered XL since they fit comfortable for other brands and I wear XL on nitrile gloves also but these were uncomfortably tight to the point my fingers felt like circulation would be an issue if I would wear these for more than an hour.

Great quality

Excellent gloves and exactly what was looking for.

Better than all the rest. Better than any glove...I've ever met. Love the extra gel and the wide opening / velcro for my meat hands.

I have a wide hand and the Large size fit me well. In two months of riding they show no sign of wear. I have two pair and have machine washed both, they come out looking like new.

Great for the price

Love the gloves. Have purchased this particular glove from Specialized ever since I started riding in 2010. They aid in comfort with the padding. Durability hasn't been an issue. Just bought 2 new pair.

Nice to find a XXL!

Handling is great. Nimble in the corners, smooth in the bumps. Battery is very good, not as long lasting as my Tero5, but long enuf for a daily thrashing in the woods...among the best bikes out there.

Disappointed with the gloves. Short lived cushion after a few rides. Hands numb after 30 miles.

I have issues with my XXL arthritic hands and wrist. These gloves have the best gel pads I’m that am to be in just the right spot for my hands that helps reduce felt vibration, aches, pains and tingling. They do seem to wear out a little faster, and I tend to rip or tear these gloves but continue to purchase because of what they accomplish allowing me to ride more often and longer

Amazing gloves. People say to size but I don't agree. If you do that the material bunches under your palm. Loads of padding on the palm so should be a great glove for endurance rides. Can't comment on longevity yet.

Perfect fit, great comfort! It’s the perfect riding glove. Going to buy a full finger version for colder temps.

I've been using Specialized gloves for over 10 years now. I won't use any other. The gel padded palms really help keep me from the dreaded hand numbness. Anybody who has had that know what I mean. Very well made.

I ride 20+ miles daily and find the gloves fit great, have quality construction and are well padded for those long rides.

Had a pair of these for 10 years, lots of use, just replaced with new ones, I hope they last too! Comfortable and a good fit.

The fit on these gloves is good and the location of the pads appears well thought out. Unfortunately, the gel in several of the pads collapsed after far less than 100 miles. For the price, they're a huge disappointment.

The best short fingered gloves I've tried. This is my 2nd pair. I utilize them for Florida MTBing in the heat. They're comfy and better built than similar Pearl Izumi gloves. The gel padding may feel too thick when you first wear them but they soon feel just right.

I didn't care for these because the palm gel pads were much thicker than I like.

The sizing is too small - should have ordered 1 size larger. also the gel in one palm has already failed (gone flat) after only 1/2 dozen short rides. I love the design, but Q/C seems to have slipped a bit ...

slightly smaller then last generation with the open mesh back. I went up a size but still the most padded glove available.

Lots of padding, which is just what I need for long rides.

These gloves do what they say, prevent my hands from getting numb. Great service provided

Padding is awkwardly thick which makes for discomfort on longer rides.

These are great gloves but be aware that the finger holes are narrow. This is my second pair and I love the two rows of gel. On long rides these are the only gloves that keep me from going numb.

Typical Specialized product-Excellent! Great gel for smooth/soft ride!

This glove provided a protective interface between my hand and the handlebar grip. Exactly what I was looking for.

Good gloves, great padding

super comfy. I use them for my indoor Kickr Bike on long workouts

Fit perfectly.

excellent fit and feel

Very nice fit at one size up. Nice gel pads

Not only are they very comfortable for long rides, they actually protected my hands when I had a wreck.. definitely a must buy!.

Purchased extra large fitbs perfect. This is my 3rd pair they hood up well.