For cycling gloves under 50, you'll want to focus on three things: breathable mesh tops, reinforced palms, and decent padding. The sweet spot seems to be around $35-$45 where you get premium features without the crazy markup. Found a great comparison of this season's best options here:
https://fitprops.com/blog/best-cycling-gloves . Just remember - the fanciest gloves won't help if they don't fit right, so pay attention to sizing charts!