Backcountry.com Stoic Inbounds Glove - Men's - 2008 BCS

I need a dependable leather glove and this one delivers. It is dexterous, but with enough insulation to keep your digits warm. The burly leather means it takes the daily abuse, just make sure you keep the leather plenty waterproofed. Even if a glove is treated out of the store, I always add and maintain a good waterproofing, it definitely extends the life and dryness of the gloves. Velcro around the wrist means it is easy to get on and off, and also snug to keep snow out.

I loved this glove the first season I got it. After about 50 days of use they began to pack out and loose warmth. After that they were better worn with some liners on cold days. Great dexterity, and comfort. Still use them
Gloves still good three years later, just not as warm and not as dry. Just not perfect.

I just purchased these gloves because I needed a mid-weight ski glove and a gear-head-freak-friend of mine recommended this glove.Well, I must admit, I am impressed. While I cannot (yet) comment on whether the glove is warm, it certainly is made well! The leather is laid-in in such a manner as to cause the least seam stress, and the sewing appears quite strong (I gave the glove quite the stress test--since backcountry.com has a lifetime warranty. The wrist band certainly will not let in the cold snow or sleet and the velcro seals together perfectly. The glove passed all tests in my book.While I like the yellow gloves, I own the black ones since friends have the glove in yellow. I normally wear XL and the XL in this glove fits...well...like a glove.Peace!

Update: Glove very warm down to about 18 degrees.

For what its worth, I just got these gloves and likely won't get to use them until next season. However, compliments of backcountry.com's awesome return policy, I ordered these along with several different Hestra gloves in a couple of sizes to do a side-by-side comparison. I have no problems with spending more money for a piece of gear that I perceive to be functionally superior, so I really expected to be putting the Inbounds Glove back in the mail and keeping the Hestras. However, it's going to be the Vertical Freeride gloves going back instead. The inbounds gloves feel great, look great (I really like the black color) and they are less bulky (I just don't need the padding on the back of the fingers). The size Medium inbounds gloves fit me just a little better than a size 9 Hestra, although neither would leave enough room for a liner underneath (at least when they are brand new). The dexterity of both gloves feels about equivalent, and in some ways, since they do not have the external seams, the inbounds glove almost seems like it is easier to hold things like a zipper. I'm not necessarily worried about how warm these gloves are - I was looking for something that I could use in slightly warmer conditions.

To sum it up, while the Hestra Vertical Freeride gloves are nice, I wouldn't put the money down for them without checking out the Inbounds gloves first.

I bought these as I thought they'd be great work/whatever gloves. Now I use them for about everything. They're holding up like champs! I treated them with the Nikwax leatherproof they come with and it worked like a charm. Be sure to warm them up before you treat them as it helps the wax absorb much better. The only thing you want to be careful of is the cuff section of the gloves fits a bit tight just when getting them on and off. It did seem to stretch just a bit but in the beginning it was a little snug. Great gloves and I'm really happy with them!

Excellent quality cold weather gloves with great dexterity for a reasonable price. Way to be BC, was that so hard? Returned the Hestra Skicross for these. Hestra SC's were great with better dexterity, but just not warm enough.

Excellent quality cold weather gloves with great dexterity for a reasonable price. Way to be BC, was that so hard? Returned the Hestra Skicross for these. Hestra SC's were great with better dexterity, but just not warm enough.

I have tried these in all kinds of conditions and compared them to BD Patrol, Stoic Welders, MH Hydras and Burton Goretex gloves and these beat them all to shreds. I allpied some nikwax glove proof and they have not let any water in. They got a little wet after a lot of contact at Keystone in the North Bowl in 10 degree weather but remained dry inside the glove. I would use these from 15-30 degrees. Anyting higher then that would be a bit warm. I hope they make something like this again for next season!

I bought these as backups to my Hestra XCR short gloves, and I have been super happy with them. They are an amazing value. They are extremely comfortable. The leather is great quality, and they are very durable. They fit great, and feel great all around. I'm not sure if it's an issue with my hand or the glove, but all the fingers fit really well, except the pinky. The pinky is a little bit big on me. Not a big deal, but I'm super picky about my gear and a bit of a perfectionist, so to me it was kind of noticeable.

With that being said though, I was extremely impressed with how warm they kept me without making my hands get sweaty or feel stuffy. Also, the waterproofing on it is excellent. I have used it in some really wet conditions, with constant snow contact, and my hands stayed really dry the entire time. They have a really low profile, fit which I like, and are a really great looking and fitting glove. Overall I was really impressed.

Sweet gloves. the only reason for not giving 'em 5 stars is because every time i'm putting them on i'm reminded of OJ Simpson struggling to put on the glove. in other words, the cuff is narrow and tough to get into, but once in they fit... well, like a glove.

This is the number one glove in my arsenal. Anatomically correct, very durable, uniquely designed and uniquely functional. Goes great with the backcountry glove liner when bought one size up. Otherwise a snug fit.

seriously. best glove ever. kinda tight outta the box, but once broken in, its amazing. super durable, super tough, really comfy. i was sorta bummed at first b/c the palms were real thick and there wasnt a whole lot of dexterity, but after shoveling the driveway a bunch of times i can feel my ski poles and put my tele leashes on w/o taking off my gloves. another thing is i have wide palms(XXL hands) and i never use the velcro strap as its simply too tight with them cinced and i find myself pulling them on and off all the time. but go without and its a great time

awesome glove

Went skiing for a cold, wet, powder day yesterday and the gloves performed great. Stayed dry and warm. No, I did not wax/oil them yet. My hand is 7.5" and the Large fits perfect, no complaint about being too tight to squeeze it on. Only thing I would have liked on them was a leash, but will create my own with the leather pull tabs. I also bought the Hestra Cloud Nine (size 10, fit great) but returned them as the Stoic Inbounds was superior leather and construction in my opinion.

These gloves seem really durable. They have kept my hands warm thus far. When you come in from the cold however, they take tend to absorb some condensation inside. After applying the NikWax, my hands have remained dry, as a ski instructor and someone demands a lot from their equipment they are a great deal!

Just barely bought these and can't take them off. The sizing chart was perfect and the fit is so snug I can already tell this season is going to be just that much more comfortable this year because my digits won't feel a thing.
If you haven't ever had legitimate pair of leather ski gloves, don't hesitate for a second to pick these up.
get em' before they're gone.

love these gloves. great for all conditions. warm enough in single digits, no sweaty cabbage hands ona warm day. wrist velcro is nice to keep out the snow. ordered size M and fits comparable IMO to hestra size 9.

These gloves are rad. I have pretty normal sized hands for an adult male (6' 190 lbs) and the large fits me fine. Just enough room for a liner with finger flexibility.

This glove is very functional and warm. It works great for patrol. I do feel it runs a tad big however.

These aren't the warmest gloves on the market, but more than warm enough for 9 out of ten days in the bc or on the hill. As a snowboarder, I'm more of a gauntlet over the cuffs kind of guy since when I stop for a breather or in a safety zone I usually have a sit in the pow. BUT, the cuffs on these gloves do a pretty good job of keeping out snow despite being under my jacket sleeve. For that reason, it can be a small struggle to get them on if you have a big hand, but it's worth that small inconvenience. I don't know if they're still in stock, if so buy them. More than worth the cash.

Super comfy and warm. Good golve for riding Snowbird!

Wanted to get another pair of gloves slightly less bulky then my Hestra XCR gloves - these do the trick. I like the smaller cuff and the gloves have a good fit. Seem very comparable to Hestra's version - but much more economical! Will definitely consider Backcountry gloves going forward.

been buying a new pair each year for some time now, but i think these are the gloves I'll bring home to mom. warm, soft, and a bit loose in the fit to keep air on your hands, with a cuff that seals well make this glove one i wish i'd had some time ago. plus padded knuckles for when you're really laying out those big turns! a hestra-beater at half the price. i've been shilling these to all my friends.

This glove is dialed. Remember that scene from the Michael Keaton flick "Gung Ho" when he asks the Japanese execs whether a frog's ass is watertight?

Well ... this glove is the frog's ass. Nuff said?

Great job, BC!

Very happy with these gloves, they have out performed every other pair I've owned. I'll buy another pair when the time comes.

Very happy with these gloves, they have out performed every other pair I've owned. I'll buy another pair when the time comes.

Got back from 4 days at Keystone. The gloves worked great. They are very snug at the wrist and required a bit of effort to get on. I had a couple of very cold fingers at the start of the day but they quickly warmed up. They stayed dry on the outside but got damp on the inside from sweat.
I would give them five stars but the insulation in the tip of the middle finger is torn letting my finger poke through to the leather. Probably have to exchange them. I will get the same ones, though.

great glove all around. durable, warm, good fit...they protect well after waxing so keep up with that and you'll be set on all but the warmest days.

I give them 4 stars because one of my pull tabs was thin leather that tore slightly within a few weeks (sending in at the end of the season), and the cuffs run small. My hand fits perfect but I have to squeeze passed the cuff, and they are litherally pulled off, not like I just loosen a strap and slip them off, it's undue the velcro and PULL.

The Sizing does run a little bit big, but the glove is unbeatable not only for the price but it's performance. I Film almost every time i ski, so Dexterity in the hand is key for getting the shot. And with these gloves they are an amazing. They are very warm, and keep you plenty dry even on the heaviest of pow days, where most gloves soak through.

Very nice glove. I'm typically not an XL, I'm almost always a L so you may consider going a size larger than you normally do. I returned them for the XL and I've been happy ever since.

Thanks!

Amazing gloves...fit great, feel great, VERY durable, lots of dexterity, and surprisingly warm. I like that the cuff comes really far up the arm and has a tight fit..keeps the snow out really well. They can get a bit toasty when its not to cold out but I guess that's not as bad as being cold. I went ridin just two days ago and the temp was at 60F the whole day. My hands got a bit sweaty when I wasn't flying down the mountain, but when I started hittin the park, thats when I had to take em off..so I'm sure these are great in cold weather. I got yellow btw...best color. I got a medium and they fit the same as my Drop glove's medium so just get your normal size. Oh yeah...they Nikwax that comes with it is only a lil bit so be sure to buy yourself some when you get these. >>>>>>> "Apply with a non linty rag. Put this in your search bar- item# NIK0032. This item may also work for you. "<<<<<<<<<<

I just got my gloves like 2 dayz ago and yesterday when I tried them out for the first time, they worked great..hands got a bit sweaty tho. (it was 60 degreez out so nbd) Personally,the Nikwax was really frekin hard to put on evenly. I think I mite ask a question bout that to see if there is a better way to apply it..i used my hand. Anywayz, hands stayed dry, warm, EXTREMELY durable, and they fit great. Never seen a glove as good as these. I even had lots of compliments on them from my friends. So yes, get deez gloves...they worth every penny. I would Highly recommend buying an actual tube of the leather water proof Nikwax if you get deez cuz they only give you like a very little bit. And now I gota get some and pay dumb shipping. eww!

The other reviews are spot on. Snug fitting in a good way. Super comfy without any labels or billboards. I personally like the tighter cuff, which works well with certain shells/jackets.

Only negative is the smell. What ever these were tanned/treated with stinks. Im on a month, and not only does my apt smell of the glove, so does do jackets that ive put the gloves into....very strange. I wonder if the nikwax will help this strong chemical effect....otherwise buy em

The first test of these was a snowmobile trip in 10 and below weather. They kept me warm even soaked through, and they dried easy. Great fit. In 10 and below a liner would have helped with the motionless wide open trials, but once we were rocking through the trees I would warm up. Wool has to be the best thing ever. Plus, you folks matched it with good leather and stretchy-stuff, awesome. Like these need another good review!

I bought these to replace my Marmot Work gloves that I have been using exclusively for 5 years. I have about 5 days on the Inbounds gloves so far and they seem like they're going to do well. They were a little tight (I bought the Large, since that's what I had from Marmot), but after a little use they have broken in nicely. I would suggest something else if the temp is going to be in the single digits (F) or colder, but other than that I'm happy with the purchase.

these are the best fitting gloves ever.after about an hour of wearing them they molded to my hands completly.they got caught in a bit of a downpour today and did very well in the wet conditions.i dont think i've ever been so excited over a pair of gloves.thumbs up!

These gloves are pretty impressive. Warmth. Durability. Comfort. If you enjoy the outdoors during wintertime, these gloves are perfect.

These gloves are by and large the best glove I've worn. They fit true to size, "like a glove". After throughly abusing these gloves snowboarding on icy days, mixed climbing in freezing temps, and pulling hot cans off fire they still seem new. After packing out they still provide ample insulation, and are nimble enough for rope work. I Highly recommend these gloves to anyone looking for a durable pair of warm gloves. I hope bc.com will have stock these gloves 5 years from now, because after a full years worth of use that's the life expectancy I give them.

MY FINGERS GET VERY COLD. I BOUGHT THESE GLOVES AND LOVE THEM. GREAT WARMTH AND TOUGHNEST. I HIGHLY RECOMEND. YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED.

I don't have big hands but Size L is too tight.
It shows that internet shopping is tricky.
Don't buy size L unless you have very small hands!

I bought the Stoic Inbound Gloves as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. He needed a warm leather gloves and since we live in the Rocky Mountain area, I sought out the best of the best. The Stoic Inbound Glove has really been an all around great glove. My boyfriend has not said anything bad about the glove yet. They keep the snow out since they go far back under your coat sleeve and are super warm because they are all leather. If you like riding out in powder and/or on freezing cold days... they are the perfect glove. Excellent purchase.

I've been searching for one "go to" glove for a while now and I've finally found it. As long as you keep up with waterproofing this glove kills it. Dexterous, warm, not too bulky. I'm a big fan of under the cuff gloves too, so the short cuff and velcro closure are pluses in my book. I'm holding on to my spring gloves because the Inbounds could be a bit of overkill when the temps go above 50, but other than that these are the only gloves I'll be reaching for this season and hopefully a few more after this one.

Tried out a pair after seeing the reviews (and some Tahoe ski patrollers wearing them.) I was between sizes (7.25) and went for the medium size after reading the comments. They are too small, so I'm sending them back for a large pair. A smaller-handed friend wore them at Heavenly Resort one cold day. Reportedly they were great until the temperature dropped to about 15F and then they froze up. To be fair, everyone else's froze up around 20F, so I would say that they proved themselves. I'm looking forward to having a better fitting pair to hit the slopes with.

I have taken them out skiing a few times when the weather was in the teens. Gloves worked nicely good dexterity and kept my hands warm.

I have been skiing with the typical two glove system (shell + liner) for a while now, and this is my first leather ski specific glove.

WOW. I did not know what I was missing until I switched to leather. It feels so much better than synthetic in every aspect. I am talking simply the feel alone. How it connects to the pole, the flexibility, dexterity etc...its hard to describe, but it simply feels more 'natural'. This glove has a sweet wool liner that feels very nice. I can 100% agree with the outside gear review that this was the best fitting/feeling glove...and I must have tried on like 15 gloves. There is just something really comfortable about it. The cuff is not too tight as folks have stated...its very easy to fit over your hand and take off with your teeth on the slopes. The leather feels phenomenal when skiing...if you haven't tried a leather skiing glove, wow you are missing out

Actual ski use has been very good, but not quite as good as simply trying on the glove. I have worn this glove in 5-30 degree temps, on groomers to bowls to trees, and it was worked admirably, keeping my hands very comfortable. I treated the gloves right away to the Nixwax that was provided, and while they never got really that wet from precip, they have not soaked through at all.

The one downfall I have noted [which isnt major], is that I don't get as much of the wicking benefits from a liner/shell system. IE if I were to use a merino wool liner glove along with a breathable shell, my hands did not get as sweaty/clammy as when wearing just the Inbounds glove. I will say my hands get very hot/sweaty easily though. Reference wise, I wore the BC inbound gloves in 0-10 degree just around town, and my fingers were a bit chilly, but nothing bad, as I prefer slightly cool hands.

So for me, these gloves kill it overall for 5-30 degree inbounds skiing. Backcountry they definitely work, but a system style might be better, as you can shed a layer when skinning or working hard when the temps are 20+.

Great job BC, and get some flippin tan ones in size L in so I can have both colors!!!!

a leather glove that is holding up to REAL ACTUAL WORK?!?! As the teenagers would text "OMG" these are kick ass, a little nikwax occasionally, and they are always keeping it real... not like the prices of a comparable glove!

Warmer (wool vs. Kinco's Heatkeep synthetic) and more dexterous (precurved fingers and corrugated leather versus Kinco's flat fit) than either of the Kinco 901 or the Kinco 1927KW. Used in 10F weather and I was warm whereas with Kincos I would have needed liners. ***HOWEVER***: I suspect that these gloves will not be as durable as the Kinco 901 given their thinner leather, use of synthetics, and thinner stitching. I would not use these as a winter work glove.

Waterproofed these bad boys and took 'em with me this past weekend. Took a hike through thicket and really put them to the test. Everyone else's gloves were catching on thorns and soaking through and mine stayed bone dry and pricker free. Held up to rain, chainsaw work, and hiking. Dig these gloves. Highly recommended.

Everything you could expect quality and material wise when dealing the BC brand stuff. I am an oaf of a lumberjack and the XL fit my paws quite well. May sound silly but the thing that impressed me the most was that they come with a small pack of nikwax leather waterproofer... It really is the small things that make all the difference. Way to be BC.

Excellent product all around. Extremely comfortable glove. I would suggest some kind of liner. Not the warmest glove out there but they are warm. Looking for a liner now for extremely cold days. Couldnt be happier with my purchase though. Nice job Backcountry.com!

Terrible glove. Looks nice, but totally lacks insulation. My hands were FREEZING while skiing in 20 degree weather. Couldn't recommend it less. I'd return it if I weren't so lazy.

This is rare that I say this. I bought these babies after I tried them on at the Backcountry.com store. 6 werds! " Lost my first Pair. Bought Another!" So after being so impressed with them at the Canyons Ski Resort. I left them on the roof of my car? Well, I was disgusted with myself. I actually had a dream of them that night. I couldn't believe how much I loved them that I ran to the store the next morning and bought another Pair! Who does that?

Here's the scoop on them:

These are full grain. They will last longer if you coat them with nikwax every 5 outings or so. With some serious padding on the inside of the palm and bottom of the fingers. The glove is formed slightly with the fingers curled in so it has that athletic fit. (No it does NOT have a goggle wipe on it.) I wear a Hestra size 10 and the Large fit perfectly. The Large is a true fit. I even tried on the XL and its wider in the palm and a tinny bit longer in the fingers. But I have long fingers and It still would have been fine. These gloves did win an award for best fitting glove. And they were right! They were made in Sri Lanka? And last time I checked. Hestra is the private label maker. Shh. It was once a secret! So if you like the best made glove in the biz (HESTRA) and want to pay a little less. bingo bango Bongo! here you go. It compares great with the Hestra Vertical Cut in fit. but not as padded on top of the hand. But better padding on the bottom inside. oh and they are not bulky. as far as warmth goes. Its not going to be as warm as a mitten, or say a Black diamond Guide glove. But will be more durable.

Okay... I'm gonna go back to the Canyons tonight with a headlamp and see if i cant find my first pair.

kept my hands dry and warm at mammoth on a pow day. i like gauntlet gloves better, but these are the best under-gloves i've ever used. the wool on the inside keeps the hands warm and dry (wick sweat). i didn't have any problems with snow getting in. i also didn't have any problems with the leather tearing, even on a few missed jumps. a great product.

These are the cats ass. Under say, 10 deg F, wear a thin liner and you are good. Full leather and wool, you simply can't beat this glove.

These gloves are epic. Killer style. Super functional - warm, great grip and feel. Def buys these if you want a solid all around glove. They're not the warmest by any means...if its below 10 degrees, def go with something warmer but that should be rather obvious.

I agree with Spencer opinion. We just had some snow and the Backcountry.com Inbounds Gloves were great. They were comfortable and warm -- as well as keeping my hands dry.

Thank you -- 5 Stars.

These are great they're pretty much generic hestras. There super warm and extremely flexible all leather allows your hand to move much more.

Was unsure about the warmth I'd get from leather, but wowoweeee they are great. W/ my old ski gloves - had to use liners and warmers - but NOT W/ THESE. Very happy with and can definitely recommend!

I rode up on the Peruvian lift with a Backcountry buyer and asked him what glove he would recommend for 5 degree fahrenheit weather. The "Inbounds" was his reply so I bought a pair and used them both at Snowbird and Sun Valley. For anything in the 30 degree range they're fine; for anything less than that, forget it. Also, the cuffs are much too tight for taking them on and off.

so yesterday it was pushing 60 degrees (temp, not slope) so i decided to bring the motorcycle out of storage, and for the life of me i couldn't find one of my riding gloves. wore these suckers and don't think i'm going back. great dexterity and warmth plus the texture of the back would definitely be good if you go down. also, the tan leather is pretty sexy under the cuff of a black jacket. oh yeah, these things are sweet on the slopes as well. 5 stars. and for those of you who struggle with disproportionately large thumbs, this glove is very accommodating - i usually go xl but the large was perfect.

I've been using these for about a month now and have been very impressed. They fit very snugly and give great dexterity. I'm a ski instructor so there are a lot of times where I'm buckling kids boots up and zipping jackets up, etc. Rarely do I have to take these gloves off to do that. I have also used these on several days where it has been 15F or colder out and these gloves have been surprisingly warm. Not mitten warm, but definitely warm enough to be comfortable outside for 6 hours on bitter days. They seem to be durable and well constructed. Also, the packet of NikWax that comes with them was a nice little touch on Backcountry's part.

I bought a pair of these on SAC in my usual size, medium. Then, immediately after purchasing I checked the size chart and found out that I should have ordered a large (distance from "bottom of the wrist to top of the middle finger" was about 8") doh! So, I tried to cancel my order.

Fortunately (although I was a bit annoyed at the time), the order was not cancelled and it shipped. When the gloves arrived, I tried 'em on and the medium fit just fine. As others have mentioned, it is a bit tight when you're putting the gloves on, but once on they "fit like a glove."

I don't think Backcountry's size chart is 100% accurate for these gloves; just get whatever size you usually wear and it should be okay. Note that I tend to fall between a medium and a large in gloves (as opposed to between a small and a medium).

Couple of other thoughts, the gloves look as cool in person as they do on the web (how many things can you say that about), but there are a couple of spots where the stitching isn't quite perfect and could give after a year or two of wear. Hence, the four stars (otherwise, five).

Ive had these gloves for about a week now and i am loving them. The cuff is tight, so its hard pulling them on but once they are on they fit like a dream, also after a week the cuff loosened up a little bit allowing better entry. I'd also recommend waterproofing them with nikwax or sno-seal for added benefit.