Gordini Spring and Gordini Cache Gauntlet Gloves – Perfect Fit
Gordini Spring and Gordini Cache Gauntlet Gloves – Perfect Fit
Wil Rickards
What makes a pair of gloves stand out? From where I am playing, there are three key ingredients. They have an excellent warmth to dexterity ratio, they are hardwearing, and finally, I do not lose them.
Gordini Spring and Gordini Cache Gauntlet Gloves
So do these two gloves by Gordini stand out? That is a resounding yes.
I will start by saying I bought a pair of the Spring Gloves a long time ago. I was working at a small ski hill, and there were some in the sale bin at the shop. With my employee discount, they were an unbelievable bargain. Usually, that is enough for me to love something.
Gloves like all gear just need to work in places like this.
However, I LOVED those gloves. I remember buying them later in the season, as the days started to lengthen, and February’s frigid temperatures became a distant memory. Wearing them left my hands feeling almost naked; they gripped whatever I held, my fingers bending easily around objects.
The Spring Gloves – they look used for a reason, I have worn them consistently since they arrived. Enough said.
Given that I was merely staving off a chill, they were the perfect ski gloves. For this dirtbag, they also felt like I had treated myself to a bit of luxury. Have you ever bought a reasonably-priced used car and then realized it had leather seats and a top-of-the-line stereo? It was one of those feelings. Additionally, they lasted a long time and were finally retired well after their “use by” date.
Guess what? They have only improved; the goatskin palm still has all the grip and texture of my old favorites, and the spandex shell is a little more intimate.
My hands stay dry even on the hottest of backcountry missions. It was in the 40’s last week, and as I ground uphill, gloves on to avoid sunburn, I did not feel a lick of sweat. Likewise, it was in the 20’s Fahrenheit a few weeks ago, and I did not bother changing to warmer gloves because my hands felt comfortable. I always carry a second pair of warmer gloves; they have not exited the backpack since March.
The elastic and velcro strap that cinches the back of my wrist enables a perfect fit. And the “piece de resistance” I have not lost one yet. Gloves are like socks in my house; there may well be a monster lurking that always takes one from each pair for their personal use. There are two reasons I still have the Gordinis; they have clasps to keep them together when I am not wearing them and leashes when I am.
Simple, durable and so luxurious.
Seriously, these are still my favorite spring gloves, and it will take something pretty special to knock them off that mantle.
In my happy place with happy hands.
So how about the Cache Gauntlets? Thankfully I received these insulated beauties before the weather warmed. Given that they can deal with cold temperatures, they are still dextrous. Sure, there is a degree of separation between your hand and the object you are holding; however, it is very reasonable given just how warm they are.
They have proven to be very hardwearing and take up less space in my pack than other gloves of similar capability. They are comfortable; my hand feels cradled. By cinching up the strap and drawcord, there is no air movement, and the fit is pleasantly snug.
They also have the aesthetic of a Storm Trooper which gives them extra props from me. The ribs on the back of the knuckles provide a flair that allows them to be agile and articulate. This pair of gloves will feel good when the mercury drops and when trying to manipulate something small.
Again the leashes are a godsend. I use a screen outdoors far more than I should; I know you get me here. Photo op; pull out the phone, navigation; pull out the phone, want to check the slope angle; pull out the phone. A thin pair of gloves with touchscreen capabilities has become necessary, so I often remove one of the Cache Gauntlets letting it dangle while I tap away.
Talking about gauntlets, this is the way to go in the winter. How you choose to wear them is dependent on your jacket or if you pull them on and off regularly. Under or over your sleeve, it is up to you.
What else can you say about something that works? If my gloves already look well worn, it is for a reason. They are. When I have choices and choose a particular item regularly, it is a testament to the fact that I like them.
Both of these pairs of gloves are worth checking out.
