Shaped neoprene knuckle-guards are well placed, with minimal seams and a large terry towelling thumb taking good care of nasal drips. Smaller neoprene panels adorn the finger joints. Windproof fabric is used in panels to improve cool-weather performance, but at the higher reaches of the temperature range this gets unwelcome, as heat build-up is too great. Genuine leather is used for the main palm-piece, supplemented with a padded synthetic piece. Sadly, the padding is too thick and large to maintain good contact with the bar.