These brilliant performers could well be thelast thing standing between you riding your motorcycle, or riding the couchthis "off season."

The Radiant heated gloves from Highway 21deliver fingertip circulation-saving warmth toyour handsthe part of your body most likely to go numb from riding in the cold.

Two lithium ion battery packs power these gloves, each is about the size of a short stack of business cardsalmost big enough to be awkward to shove into the inside of the gauntlet, but not quite. Theyre operated by simple plus and minus buttons that offer tactile feedback even through a chunky fingertip, and the setting (1, 2 or 3) is easy to read via an LED display.

For most urban commutes, a single charge will get you to work and back. Or toss the charger in the included zippered carrying. And these gloves have the chops for longer trips, too.Expect the batteries to last up to two hours depending on heat setting. Results may vary depending on how cold it is, what setting the gloves are on, and your own personal preference/pain tolerance.

are sold separately, and are a great optionfor extending your range on a cold day. For longer commutes or extended use, consider a 1 that plugs directly into your motorcycle's battery.

Thanks to a Hipora liner underneath the cowhide exterior, theyve got waterproof aspirations, too. While we never go as far as to call anything fully waterproof for motorcycle use, the presence of the waterproof membrane means these gloves will also be windproof. And thanks a healthy helping of 100g 3M Thinsulate fillingeven when the power isnt on, theyre warm and weatherproof without the batteries installed.

These gloves offer some creature comforts too, like touchscreen compatible fingertips, a basic knuckle protector, and dual wrist and cuff closures, which are elasticated for easy use.

Each pair of gloves comes with a zippered carrying case big enough to hold the gloves, the included dual charger, and two included batteries.