Hand numbness is one of those cycling problems that sneaks up on you — fine for the first hour, then creeping into the fingers by mile forty, then lingering for hours after you're off the bike. Giro co-developed the Supernatural glove with Elastic Interface and the University of Padua Department of Biomedical Sciences, using pressure sensors during development to determine the best locations for specific padding. The result is the first glove in the US to use EIT Palm technology — essentially a chamois for your hands, with padding placed where the science says it actually belongs rather than where it looks like it should go.

The key is a molded, three-dimensional palm made from a single piece of stretchable, multi-density foam that matches the anatomical contours of your hand. The seamless design allows for a smooth channel between padded areas to help protect arterial circulation, improve blood flow, and reduce common discomforts. The palm is also textured and perforated to enhance grip and ventilation, with padding optimized for road and mixed-surface riding. The Hybrid Cell System inserts are 3D-molded into a seamless, one-piece palm and positioned to improve blood flow and reduce pressure on the ulnar nerve — the culprit behind most cycling hand numbness.

What you notice first is what you don't notice: no seams digging into your palm when you shift hand positions on the hoods, no bunching when you drop into the hooks for a descent. Because the palm is elastic, it stretches and moves with your hand, conforming to your grip on the bars or hoods. The padding isn't thick in the traditional gel-insert sense — riders who expect a pillowy feel may need to recalibrate — but it's placed where the bars actually load your hand, which matters more than raw thickness.... Read More