I used these gloves during the Summer. Not for exercising or riding a bike. They were perfect for driving during the heat wave. As a germaphobe, I have a tendency to stop somewhere to find a place to wash my hands. The gloves were used as a barrier for me between the tactile world and the urge to find a place to wash my hands everywhere I stopped after good hand washing. It is good to say that I was not disappointed with these discounted full palm protections short gloves for weight lifting. I found another way to use the gloves to my satisfaction.