Product Review: Gore Vulcano Gloves

I purchased these gloves from Terry in the late fall while they were having a 50% off sale, so they cost $32. I have to say that if I’d paid full price, I’d be pretty pissed off. The fit is great, and they’re quite warm (to about 45 deg F) for as thin as they are (as well as being wind and waterproof), but the durability of these gloves leaves much to be desired- the stitching in my right shifting fingers is wearing out, as is the stitching/fabric in the area between the thumb/index finger. The stitching is also letting loose along the side of the right thumb, although that could be as a result of a fall that I took a couple of weeks ago (which is why I’m not complaining too much about the rips you can see in the palms, although it’d be cool if they were a bit more resistant to fall-related tears in that area since it’s not an uncommon part to hit if you do fail to keep the rubber side down). Now, keep in mind, I’ve worn these since purchase for most of my rides in weeks where I’ve trained anywhere from 8 to 15 hours, but, if I’d paid $64 for them rather than $32, I’d expect them to hold up to that type of stress. Overall, I’d recommend these only if A) You can get them on sale cheap like I did, B) Don’t ride as much as I do, or C) Just want a nice, thin but warm pair of gloves for everyday use for cold weather, outdoor things other than cycling (driving, dog walks, etc.)
Photos of the gloves/damage:

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