Castelli

Perfetto RoS Glove - Men's

Great gloves for cool weather

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I have average size hands.. The large fits tight, but that's what I want. Just take a little effort on and off, but are perfect when on. These are good for mid 30s to mid 40s. Solid grip on the bars. I wear large for a gloves.

Great mild weather gloves

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Comfortable gloves and good build quality. Great for weather down to the upper 30s as Castelli claims. Could go a bit lower if you are riding hard. They shed light rain but do wet out during moderate to heavy rain. Pads on the palms are much more grippy, flexible, and effective than the Pearl Izumi Cyclone Gloves which I returned. The only reason I am docking a star is that the fingers are a bit long for me.

Good for cool but not cold weather rides

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

These gloves are thin and after a few rides I can say that they're not going to keep my hands warm below about mid-30s F. They're sold as winter gloves, but I guess that's relative to what winter weather is where you live. In northeast USA, winter riding means getting outside when it's well below freezing. I was hoping for a glove that would be warm down into the mid- or upper-20s F. I consider my hands average for my size and the XL fits pretty well except the fingers are a bit long - better long than short, I guess. Not a bad glove, but I was hoping for something a bit warmer.

Light and great

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

These are thin enough to allow operation of gears and grab your snacks without issues but I have used them in 42F weather and did not feel cold at all The gloves are snug and comfortable Highly recommend

Impressively Warm!!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

L

Several times I have worn these gloves down to 30F and even a little below and hands are comfortable. My hands start off on the cool side but after a few miles and the blood gets flowing things are toasty and stay toasty. I haven’t even broke out my heavier gloves at this point as these are more comfortable in the long run. I would think they are good down to about 25F actual temp but that might be their limit. Just don’t think they would be able to retain the warmth after that. They also held up well in a recent crash to my surprise. Just a little scrape on a knuckle. Replaced them the same day though as I don’t see not having these in my arsenal. Spectacular gloves!!! Gloves can be a little tight getting into at the cuff but besides that I’d say they might run slightly big. I’d love to go down a size to get arid of some extra finger length but don’t think I’d get in them.

Not Suited For Cold Weather

Wore them today and had to turn around after 16 miles, it was around 40 degrees outside. After 8 miles I could not feel the handlebars and had a hard time shifting. No insulation and going downhill I could feel the cold air. Hope to be able to return them

Pretty Close to 'Perfetto'

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I can't recommend these gloves highly enough. I'm a big fan of anything Castelli. Over the years, my love has been tested a only a few times, most recently with their 'Spettacolo' gloves which were not, well, all that spectacular. The palm grip panels on that model sheared off after 2-3 rides, although they remain usable and have made the grade otherwise. The hyperbolic naming has continued with the Perfetto, but this time it rings true. I have ridden with these on several chilly rides, some with light rain and/or stiff headwinds. Despite being impossibly thin and light, they are quite warm-at least as warm as the heavier Spettacolo-maybe warmer, although temps haven't yet dipped below 40, when I usually reach for heavier gloves. The fit is nice and snug, so loss of dexterity is minimal when shifting, finding zipper pull-fobs, or poking around for a gel in the back pocket. Padding is grippy and substantial without being too bulky or obtrusive. Rain beads up and rolls right off, but I'm not sure that it would keep up with a real downpour. Most importantly, there is far less build-up of humid moisture in the inside, as you'd get with neoprene gloves that, in general, offer the best water resistance. Sizing chart is dead-on, but I have long-ish, skinny fingers. Even so, pulling these on (and especially off) takes some time. But, as with race-fit jerseys, etc., this is to be expected; they're not too small, just form-fitting. For reference, my hands, at their widest diameter: 8.75 in/222mm; index finger: 3 1/8 in/80mm; hand length from wrist crease to tip of index finger: 7.5 in/190mm.

A note on sizing

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

I haven't had a chance to use the gloves so ignore the stars. Based on other review comments about finger length, and the fact I have a long/slender hand, I sized down to L from my usual XL. However the fingers were too short and I had to return. So stick to your normal sizing. For reference my fingers are 8.5" from wrist to tip.

Great, especially for how thin they are

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I bought these gloves for a fall and early winter riding (I live in Bend, OR). My hands get cold very easily, so I tend to need warmer gloves than almost anyone I've ridden with. I also specifically bought these due to the other reviews that mentioned long fingers, as I frequently run into problems with gloves where the finger length is a hair short for me. I would agree these a long - but great for me, and I'm sure it helps with the warmth! My take is these are pretty outstanding. They are very thin for a winter glove. Yet, they seem to keep my hands warm down to at least 40F, and I've had them in conditions now where it was snowing (early and slightly wet snow, so probably 30-35 temps). The only thing to beware of is, that they do take activity and a few minutes to heat up. I believe this is due to being thin and that there isn't a "pile" or "fleece" or similar type of material on the inside that would trap ambient heat as much. But, basically as soon as you have been riding maybe 10 mins, they will be warm. They handle moisture great. I haven't had them in a full downpour, but have had mild rain, and snow as mentioned. I'm saying "true to size" because I think while the fingers are long, the overall fit is accurate for the size. I've also found that they are likely going to be a great choice for AT skiing, when skinning up. Just used them for that the other day, and they were perfect! All in all, these are a great addition to my quiver, and I really like the fit and function.