★★★★☆
Orca Gloves, £47
THEY SAY...
These gloves have liquid seams which prevent water from seeping into the panels, protecting your hands in the coldest conditions. With a 3mm thickness and an ergonomic pattern, the gloves adapt perfectly to the position your hand will take while swimming in open water. The extra-long pattern also allows the gloves to overlap the wetsuit for better insulation.
WE SAY...
While these gloves were superb for keeping my hands warm, I found the fingers a bit stiff and rigid, and they were quite difficult to take off after my swim. But there’s no denying the insulation they provide – the liquid seams protected against leakage, and the snug fit on my wrists also stopped any cold water getting in. These are top performing neoprene gloves, but could do with more flexibility in the fingers.
WE SAY...
While these gloves were superb for keeping my hands warm, I found the fingers a bit stiff and rigid, and they were quite difficult to take off after my swim. But there’s no denying the insulation they provide – the liquid seams protected against leakage, and the snug fit on my wrists also stopped any cold water getting in. These are top performing neoprene gloves, but could do with more flexibility in the fingers.
BEST FOR FLEXIBILITY
★★★★☆