Pearl Izumi Pittards bikig gloves are, for me, the Cadillac of mountain-biking gloves. They are fingerless which I like because it never get that cold here in LA that I want full-fingers. The Pittards are heavily padded across the whole palm which is awesome for both shock-absorption and for protecting my hands when I crash but are well ventilated. Plus the Pittards also have a bit of absorbent fleece on the back of the hand so I can wipe sweat out of my eyes. Durable and reliable. I have hard 4 or 5 pairs and keep going back