On long, hot days in the saddle, our hands are often the first casualty, but Giro’s Tessa Women’s Gloves incorporate mesh backs and a healthy hit of padding in the synthetic palms to shield against sore grabbers without the risk of overheating. The palms themselves are durable enough to stay on the hoods for as long as we’re able to stay in the saddle, and they provide a bit more grip than skin alone.