So, entirely hypothetical situation. Your hands are between two sizes of gloves, and you need new ones. You like Pearl Izumis, but you're looking to try half-finger gloves, as opposed to the full fingers that are now worn beyond belief.
Would you rather have gloves that fit a bit loose, or a bit tight?
I find that gloves from different makers fit differently, some are are too large, some are too small, so I shop around until I find something that fits "just right".
I know, I know, I know, but I want the Pearl Izumis.... Besides, they're like the only gloves that the shop stocks that are even remotely in my size. It actually isn't a case of upgradeitis this time, my old gloves are coming apart at the seams.
I can't stand gloves that are too loose. And common sense does indeed seem to dictate that smaller gloves will stretch out. I'd say go smaller...or look somewhere besides Pearl Izumi. :thumbsup:
Well, no particular reason in particular. I have PI now and I like them, and my bikes are such low-quality in the eyes of most that I'd prefer to bling up somewhere without too much money. And I have PI arm warmers, so it makes me feel more like I'm sponsored. :thumbsup: I've got a bit of a vain streak. Not enough to make me ditch the baggy gym shorts on road rides, but the vanity is definitely there.
Besides, PI is pretty much the only brand in stock at the shop right now. And I like to actually buy this stuff in person, to try it on and stuff, you know?
:madman: I hope for your sake that was unintentional. There are plenty of bike shops in SF, but I hate driving in the city. Public transport is just as bad. And neither of the LBS in town carries, well, anything. So I kinda just stick with REI for in-store purchases. And their return policy rocks.
Go smaller. not only will they stretch a bit, but bigger is not good. Nothing worse on a long ride than gloves that bunch on the palms.
Are you talking about these? Because I love them. Very comfortable, and they've lasted longer than any other glove I've owned. The mesh has worn through in one place, but a dab of superglue fixed that.
If it's a "bit loose", as opposed to "a lot loose", I'd choose just "a bit loose". You'll encounter no problems.
By the way, did you hear about the guy with five penises? His pants fit like a glove!
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