The body s extremities always feel the cold the most, so the primary function of the Zone3 open water Swimming Gloves is to keep your hands insulated from the cold making off season and chilly swims more manageable.Unique design with longer length and Velcro strapHigh stretch 2mm neoprene designed to be a tight but comfortableGripped palm for added stability while allowing maximum feel in the waterNatural web free finger designPart of a neoprene accessory range designed for year round trainingSecure and tight fitting to prevent water ingressAdded stability while allowing maximum feel in the waterReduced fatigueAfter testing most swimming gloves on the market, Zone3 found that they nearly all started ballooning with water during swimming and started to slip off the hands. A design solution was found by increasing the length of the gloves, so they can be tucked over or under the wetsuit, ensuring there was no exposed skin and adding a Velcro strap to keep the glove in place.