The SPARK WP combines urban elegance and sportiness with waterproofness. Featuring the protective qualities of the SPARK, inherited from sportier designs, it s nicely enhanced, in this WP version, with a 5_Dry_Tech breathable/weatherproof membrane. As the waterproof version of our SPARK style, which has been a real success for the summer season, the SPARK WP is the ideal glove for when it might rain, or even when it s pouring, or simply when temperatures are cooling down. It includes a waterproof/breathable 5_Dry_Tech membrane, which is partially bonded to the palm for impeccable grip, allowing you to ride dry, even when it s raining cats and dogs As long as you ve slipped the cuff of your waterproof jacket over it, of course. It represents a first-rate choice for those who want a comfortable and elegant waterproof glove that features exciting characteristics inspired by sportier styles. Because though it s clearly designed for urban use, it includes a honeycombed ErgoProtech� metacarpal protective shell. The SPARK WP seeks to be discreet; this means that it s all concealed underneath elegant, laminated fabric that raindrops will simply slide across The city is full of traps and slippery streets, especially in the autumn. So, since we tend to put our hands out in front of us if we fall, the SPARK WP s full-grain leather palm hosts a helpful soft slider shell that will protect its rider in case of unexpected contact with the ground. The rest of the time, it knows how to stay discreet and won t cause even the slightest discomfort at the controls. The SPARK WP is, therefore, truly reassuring, in addition to being comfortable. It's also practical: Equipped with the TouchScreen system on the thumb and index finger, it allows you to zoom in on your smartphone or GPS touchscreen using two fingers. It s just what you need to find your way through the heart of the city. Slipping the glove on is made even easier than before with the addition of a Lycra� insert underneath the Velcro� adjustment tab. This is a truly handy detail when you need to put on or take off your gloves often as you zip across the urban landscape from one meeting to another. The SPARK WP is designed to be your everyday partner in nearly any kind of weather, as long as temperatures aren t in total freefall. Since it also serves as a windbreaker, it s particularly effective as a mid-season glove, when a summer glove would be too lightweight and a winter one, too bulky. It may even give you a little jolt: the feeling of enjoyment when you re riding your bike in total freedom while you (why not ) sing in the rain!