The Hestra Apex Long is a thin, supple full finger cycling glove for summer riding on road and trail, with light palm padding and touchscreen fingertips. This one is Purple in size 8.

What it's for

Warm weather mountain biking and road riding when you want bar feel and airflow more than padding. Hestra rates it 1 out of 8 for warmth, meaning it is built to shed heat.

Features

• Padding: Light padding in sections of the palm
• Grip: Silicone print on the index and middle fingers for brake lever grip
• Touchscreen: Fingertips work with phones and bike computers
• Nose wipe: Absorbent panel on the thumb
• Cuff: Pull tab to help get the glove on
• Visibility: Reflective details
• Reinforcements: Added in wear areas

Sizing and fit

• How to measure: Wrap a measuring tape around your hand just below the knuckles, leaving out the thumb. With no tape, use a string and measure the string against a ruler. Hestra posts a size guide on each product page.
• This glove: Size 8

Care and service

• Washing: Machine washable. Follow the care label inside the glove.

Specs

• Back of hand: Hestra Tendo fabric, 60% polyamide and 40% elastane
• Palm: Stretch polyester, 70% recycled polyester and 30% PU
• Warmth: 1 of 8 on Hestra's scale
• Durability: 5 of 8
• Mobility: 7 of 8
• Waterproof: No
• Color: Purple