Most cyclists avoid full leg warmer at all costs, but sometimes they just make the most sense over full tights or hoping knee warmers will be enough. Adding a little warmth and protection over the full leg for the transitional seasons affords you more riding opportunities, lower risk of injury, and 30 degree temperature range flexibility. Comfort is important, as is specific performance when it comes to items like knee warmers. Some protect from the sun. Some insulate but breathe quickly and easily. The Louis Garneau Wind Pro Zip Leg Warmers add a level of protection and performs all of those tasks.

The key is use of the Polartec's Light Wind Pro, a 4-way stretch, wind-breaking polyester fabric that shields your forward facing zones with a breathable hard-face yet fully flexible knit and features a soft on the skin brushed back surface that is not only comfortable, but also serve to ease moisture from the skin and release it out the external layer, as well as trapping some heat to keep you comfortable on the cool parts of your ride. The tight construction of this fabric’s proprietary yarns blocks the wind four times more than traditional fleece to greatly reduce the effects of wind chill, but because it is not a laminate, it is highly breathable and maintains 85% breathability compared to traditional fleece, to help prevent overheating. Light Wind Pro perfectly complements Garneau's Lazer Rev fabric, which stretches, moves and wicks in the same way, but doesn't feature the wind protection, so you find it on the rear facing zones.

Garneau uses a preformed knee shape design the feels ergonomically true and comfortable no matter what your effort level is. The stretch of the material delivers great fit and hold, the latter of which is aided by thigh zone super light grip material. The articulated knees feel just right, with no bunching in front or too much tension at the rear and flatlock seams all the way around prevent chafing and irritation. A 9" bottom opening zipper on each leg allows for quick and easy on-off without risk of damaging the zipper. Reflective piping on the zipper and other accents give you visibility in low-light conditions. Plus you get the UPF 50+ protection you require. This is one of the best lightweight wind and water blocking leg warmers on the market and when you truly need one, this is the pair you want to pull on.