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I m comparing the fugus to the rapha winter gloves, which both have a similar construction / thickness /price, ie one inner layer and one outer with no padding. i found the fugus definitly have a better outer fabric, more water and wind proof.
Maybe as you say the new model is now better, but as it stood last year, one would have had to get the rapha deep winter to get the same protection as the fugus.
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@Chopsicle
Which Winter Gloves are you comparing to the Fugu? The AW'14 Rapha gloves are now a heavier weight fabric than '13 (same material at the Hardshell Jacket), which is comparable. They also have improved panelling on the palm for better dexterity, and a refined cuff with more stretch to eliminating the need for a closure. Personally, I didn't like the cut of the Fugu's, I found them relatively flat and unshaped for bars/shifters.
'Winter' is a relative term; I was riding with someone a few months back who lives in Ottowa. He said it's not unusual to commute in -30º in his winter! (...and for that reason, 'Wintner Gloves' might not be the best product title!)
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