Oh, I feel your pain—literally! Sweaty, sore hands are the worst. You’re in luck though, because there are some great budget-friendly options out there. I found a killer list of gloves that balance price and performance (check it out here:
https://fitprops.com/blog/best-cycling-gloves ). The best part? Most of them are cycling gloves under 50 and still have gel padding and moisture-wicking fabric. Just avoid the super-cheap ones unless you want blisters as a "free bonus."