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I have two, a cheap pair of Giro's from Amazon and then a similarly priced pair of Pearl Izumi's (Elite Gel gloves, priced on clearance). They have padding but it's relatively minimal, and it's not really in the right place if you're riding a road bicycle (should be fine for a flat-bar hybrid or mountain bike, though). I live and cycle in Hawaii, and I don't feel that either pair contributes to heat buildup. The Giro's are a thinner material than the Pearl Izumis, but the Izumis have two little "hooks" on the middle and ring fingers to make taking the gloves off a bit easier. The Giro's are overall more comfortable (softer material and better fastener placement), but once both are equipped they feel pretty similar. Are these the best gloves you can get? No, I'm sure they're not, but they're fairly cheap and they get the job done.