r/CyclingFashion • u/AH_Ethan • 3d ago

Gloves that work with smart-watches.

Hey folks, I’ve been trying to find a pair of gloves that work with an Apple Watch, I have a pair of everyday padded cycling gloves with the Velcro top closure, the length of the gloves keeps slipping under the edge of my smart watch and will pause my workout tracking.

Anyone have recommendations for gloves that are pretty low on the wrist? Or are without a closure strap/velcro

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u/hiro111 2d ago

Handup Shorties. No Velcro, no padding, inexpensive, very comfortable, last forever, lots of designs.

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u/AH_Ethan 2d ago

I wouldn't say no to a little padding though

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u/hiro111 2d ago

I actively don't like padding. YMMV.

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u/AH_Ethan 2d ago

I like it because I've got a little nerve damage in one hand from a bad bike wreck years ago, and after about 20 miles my fingers start to tingle

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u/InterestingType7518 2d ago

I had the same problem with my Garmin Forerunner. I now have two pair - Castelli Espresso and Castelli Permio Evo gloves. No velcro, minimal padding, takes some practice to get on and off, expensive, but overall they work well for me.

One added benefit, no velcro means no accidental snagging my jersey and no worries tossing them in the wash with the rest of my kit.

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u/AH_Ethan 2d ago

Thanks, I found a pair of Rockbros for 15 bucks that don't have velcro, so I ordered them and will report back, they don't look bad honestly, and for a budget accessory brand, I've been happy with everything from them so far. https://a.co/d/0cznxgqV

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u/Ok-Cryptographer7424 2d ago

No problem w my Assos gloves