Cold weather gloves sit on a spectrum between "warm enough" and "actually usable." Pile on insulation and your hands stay warm, but you lose the dexterity to shift, brake, or adjust anything without fumbling. Pearl Izumi's AmFIB Lite Glove lands in the 40-50°F range where you need thermal protection without sacrificing control—the shoulder season rides where conditions change faster than you can swap gear.

The AmFIB Lite uses a softshell back with PI Dry waterproof treatment to block wind and light precipitation while the AmFIB fleece lining handles insulation duties. The palm side keeps things minimal with a synthetic leather construction that maintains bar feel and brake lever sensitivity. Pearl Izumi positioned this as their lighter-weight AmFIB option for a reason: it's the glove you grab when full winter gear would leave you overheated but bare-knuckled suffering isn't appealing either.

Touchscreen compatibility on the thumb and index finger means you can operate your cycling computer or phone without exposing skin to the elements. The conductive fabric actually works with wet fingers too, which matters more than you'd think when you're trying to pause a ride or check directions mid-route. A low-profile wrist closure keeps things secure without adding bulk under jacket cuffs.... Read More