Product testing has been going on for a while, but yesterday was the first day out of the packet for some very special MacWet Climatec gloves (as favoured by golf pros, endurance riders and other very special Yorkshire folk – superstar International Eventer Ollie Townend.)

Bob very kindly sent me a 7 and a 7.5 to try, and yesterday was windy and cold so I set off out for 3 hours in the 7s.

The elasticated velcro fasting is comfy and snug around the wrist and they are a great fit for my hand. I have for many years worn Roeckl gloves, but the fit around the fingers of the MacWet glove is even better.

So much so, I was able to completely tack-up wearing the gloves. Yes, even the fiddly nose-band and throat latch.

They’re excellent for riding in. Very comfy and I can feel that they’re shaping to my hand and I expect they’ll get better with more wears.

Yesterday was about 6 degrees and there was a cold wind blowing – but it wasn’t raining, so I haven’t been able to try out the famous MacWet grip in the wet conditions yet. I’ll post again and with pictures when I have.

I’m going to try the 7.5s today, to see if that little extra bit of air trapped between the glove and my hand keeps me any warmer.

So far so good MacWet – Thank-you and thanks Bob!