Rough pavement and long miles eventually catch up with your hands. Giro's Strade Dure Supergel addresses this with a dual-layer padding system that combines 2mm of Technogel with 4mm of Rebound Foam, delivering 6mm of cushioning without the bulky, squishy feel that plagues some heavily padded gloves. The Technogel layer deforms in three dimensions to spread pressure evenly across the palm, while the Rebound Foam underneath provides active compression and shock absorption that holds up over the course of a century ride.

The palm uses AX Suede synthetic leather in Giro's 3-piece Super Fit construction, which shapes each panel to match the hand's natural articulation when gripping a handlebar. This keeps the padding positioned where it belongs rather than bunching up or shifting as you move between hand positions. The synthetic material handles repeated washing and resists moisture better than natural leather alternatives.

A 4-way stretch mesh upper keeps the back of your hand ventilated while wicking moisture away from your skin. The low-profile Velcro wrist closure sits flat against the glove body, and sonic-welded pull tabs on the palm and fingertips make removal straightforward when your hands are sweaty. A microfiber thumb panel handles mid-ride lens cleaning and sweat management. If you've been dealing with hand numbness or fatigue on longer rides, this is the padded glove that addresses the problem without sacrificing bar feel entirely.