Showers Pass Crosspoint Softshell Waterproof TS Glove Review

The Crosspoint Softshell Waterproof TS Gloves are the ultimate in waterproof-breathable durable hand protection for inclement weather on bike rides.

The Showers Pass Crosspoint Softshell Waterproof TS Glove utilizes the Artex waterproof-breathable technology, which offers excellent dexterity and durable protection. Artex will keep your hands warm and dry via its seamless waterproof membrane bonded to the outer nylon shell material. This functional design means that moisture from rain or snow won’t get trapped between the gloves’ inner and outer layers resulting in sloshing wet gloves.

They come in Black, in Men’s Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large, and Women’s Small, Medium, and Large sizes, and retail for $85.

Features

The gloves feature a low-profile design at the wrist and Velcro cuff cinch that improves waterproof protection, decreases cold and moisture intrusion, and offers a more comfortable overall fit. It has strategic sections of padding on the palm and thumb for hand relief interspersed with stretchy sections for improved dexterity. The ‘TS’ in its name stands for Touch Screen, which allows you to keep wearing your gloves in the cold and wetness while texting and checking your phone on the trail, so your fingers will stay warm and dry.

It features articulated fingers and knuckles flex separations for maximum dexterity, durability, and comfort for form-fitting characteristics, especially holding onto the handlebar grips.

It features reflective logos on the Velcro closure and the top of the hand, along with sizeable reflective trim on the outer pinkie finger to keep you more visible when signaling and while riding at night.

Impressions

The Crosspoint Softshell TS gloves are extremely useful in rainstorms, snowstorms, hailstorms, and anytime you get caught out in inclement weather. They weigh a decently light 95 grams and aren’t too bulky, making them immanently packable. The gloves are comfortable and easy to slip on and were snug enough not to feel sloppy but weren’t constricting or binding. Compared to minimalist gloves, there is a slight loss of dexterity and tactile feel due to its thicker multi-layer design, which is more than made up by its waterproofness and warmth.

The seamless Artex waterproof breathable technology membrane is bonded to the outer nylon-spandex top shell so that no moisture can get trapped between the layers. The floating brushed polyester liner was extremely comfortable against the skin and helped trap air between the waterproof membrane for better breathability and temperature regulation.

I got to use the gloves in several long hail and rainstorms throughout this season, where the temperature dropped substantially, and everything got drenched. It was gratifying to slip the gloves on and have my hands and fingers be toasty warm and dry. I quickly get cold hands, and the ability to keep my fingers temperate is paramount to the enjoyable riding experience. They aren’t meant for ultracold days, but I could use them on milder chilly winter days and during the spring when the temperature can fluctuate all over the place. This temperature range that the gloves can function within makes them useful during rainstorms, on high elevation rides, and anywhere or anytime that an abrupt temperature change, windchill, or wet condition might be encountered. I tended to put the gloves on when an ugly hail storm comes rolling in and during prolonged rainstorms, of if I just wanted the extra warmth and waterproofness. Once the inclement weather stopped, I’d take them back off and put them in my pack.

The extended cuff comes up just enough to go underneath a jacket, and the Velcro cuff is snug enough not to let errant water and cold creep inward, though it doesn’t provide a waterproof seal. The Velcro cuff was simple to use and secure down, and the edge of the flap made it easy to grab when reopening things.

The strategically placed sections of padding on the palm and thumb offer excellent hand relief from rugged trails and extended use. The two interspersed stretchy sections on the palms provide improved dexterity and provide enough stretchiness for additional comfort. It features articulated knuckles so that the fingers flex while holding onto the grips, preventing overstretching the shell and membrane, which improves dexterity, durability, and comfort.

The top and inner section of the glove’s thumb features sizeable soft chamois strips for nose and face wiping, which helped soak up sweat and rain drips.

Although I only wear the gloves intermittently in less than ideal weather conditions, they haven’t shown any signs of excess signs of wear, abrasions, and snags on the material. So far, doing my typical abuse, with mild trail maintenance, hitting scrub oak, bushes, and trees, haven’t done any damage; they’ve been quite durable.

I only tested the gloves while mountain biking, but they can be used for hiking, backpacking, running, camping, household chores, and pretty much anywhere you need to keep your hands and fingers warm and dry. I used them a couple of times while shoveling the snow!

Bottom Line

The Crosspoint Softshell Waterproof TS Gloves are the ultimate in waterproof-breathable durable hand protection for inclement weather on bike rides. They are ideal when dealing with rain, snow, and hail storms, and nasty windchills in any season. The gloves are waterproof, windproof, comfortable, durable, packable, and lightweight. The excellent and highly functional gloves were handy to toss into my pack, and I loved knowing I could put them on during inclement wet weather and have warm and dry hands. The gloves include some excellent features; padded palms and thumbs, chamois thumb wipes, touch screen capabilities, articulated knuckles, and reflective elements.

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