Specialized have shown a real commitment to making kit that is genuinely women’s specific in the past, and these mitts are no exception.

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The design has been created with care and attention to the proportional sizing of women’s palm width and finger length. The gel padding reduces numbness and relieves pressure on the nerves which can be affected in cycling.

There’s an absorbent microfibre thumb surface for wiping sweat, and a reflective strip for a little added visibility.

Check them out here, for £20 at Sigma Sport.