Some riders want gel padding and pressure distribution. Others just want to feel the bar. Giro's Zero CS takes the second approach, stripping away cushioning entirely in favor of a barely-there glove that provides crash protection and grip without deadening the connection between your hands and the handlebar. It's a pro-level design for riders who've trained their hands to handle long miles without padding assistance, or for race day when you want maximum feedback from the road surface.

The Cool Skin palm uses micro-vented synthetic leather that breathes while maintaining durability, stitched into Giro's 3-piece Super Fit construction to eliminate bunching as your hands move through different bar positions. Each palm panel is shaped to match the hand's natural articulation, so the material conforms rather than fighting your grip. A microfiber heel patch adds reinforcement where the palm contacts the bar most frequently during extended rides. The slip-on design has no closures or straps to fuss with, just a compressive fit that stays put without adjustment.

Giro pairs the Cool Skin palm with a 4-way stretch woven upper that wicks moisture and provides light compression across the back of the hand. The stretch fabric moves with your fingers whether you're in the drops during a sprint or sitting upright on a long climb. Fingertip puller pockets make removal easier when your hands are sweaty, and a microfiber thumb panel handles lens wipes and sweat management mid-ride. The whole package is machine washable, so post-ride maintenance amounts to tossing them in with your kit.