Knee warmers are essential accessories for 3-4 season cyclists. Adding a little protection for the transitional seasons affords you more riding opportunities. Comfort is important, as is specific performance when it comes to items like knee warmers. Some protect from the sun. Some insulate but breathe quickly and easily. The Louis Garneau Wind Pro Knee Warmers add a level of protection and performs all of those tasks.

The key is use of the Polartec's Light Wind Pro, a 4-way stretch, wind-breaking polyester fabric that shields your forward facing zones with a breathable hard-face yet fully flexible knit and features a soft on the skin brushed back surface that is not only comfortable, but also serve to ease moisture from the skin and release it out the external layer, as well as trapping some heat to keep you comfortable on the cool parts of your ride. The tight construction of this fabric’s proprietary yarns blocks the wind four times more than traditional fleece to greatly reduce the effects of wind chill, but because it is not a laminate, it is highly breathable and maintains 85% breathability compared to traditional fleece, to help prevent overheating.

Garneau uses a preformed knee shape design the feels ergonomically true and comfortable no matter what your effort level is. The stretch of the material delivers great fit and hold, the latter of which is aided by thigh zone super light grip material. The articulated knees feel just right, with no bunching in front or too much tension at the rear and flatlock seams all the way around prevent chafing and irritation. Plus you get the UPF 50+ protection you require. This is one of the best lightweight wind and water blocking knee warmers on the market.