This has been a reliable glove. I've gone through 4 pairs of these. Usually get a season of patrolling and 1 Himalayan expedition out of them before they are played. Very good for mild to cool temps. I recommend it.

After 3 epic seasons of skiing and climbing, the only sign of wear is a broken strap that connects the cinch cord to the gauntlet on one glove - THATS IT. The leather is super durable, just treat it with Nikwax waterproofing at the beginning of the season. Not the warmest glove, but you sacrifice a bit for Jedi-like dexterity and no-bulk simplicity. Simply awesome gloves that fit true to the sizing chart and I use them as my everyday standard.

as a pro patroller i can say that these gloves can stand up to daily work use (for about a year) they are warm and (not too warm) and can stand up to the elements.

The XL is really not quite there... compared to other gloves in that size. Maybe BD needs to make a XXL, but they are just a bit too short in the fingers for me (longest index finder 3 3/4" from base). Other than that its a good working glove.

best winter work glove ever, ive had every brand of so called work or patrol glove for my job as a lift mechanic and all them would last only about a month before blowing out except for the patrol and the king pin glove

I bought a pair of these about 3 years ago in tan and black. Very warm and most importantly, breathable! I have used them for skiing every year (about 20 days) and for snowmobiling (again, about 20 days). Now, the fleece lining is starting to pack out and they aren't quite as warm, but still warm enough for 20 degrees and up. I too have started using them as an everyday glove here in Bozeman for EVERYTHING.

I am ordering a new pair this week and hopefully they'll be just as amazing.

If you are looking for a super durable glove that gives awesome dexterity and is really, really comfy, this is it!

These gloves (last year's) have served me well for everything from t-shirt spring skiing to hiking Highlands Bowl in 20-degree weather with 25 mph wind chill. The only time my hands have ever been cold in them was at the Freeheel Throwdown in Steamboat when it was 5 degrees out and I was carrying my skis. The hand that was above my shoulder got cold then. Other than that, they have stood up amazingly well, never leaked or worn out, easily dexterous enough to buckle boots, clip leashes, use a camera, whatever. They've been used heavily for 3 seasons plus a trip up Rainier and I've never been disappointed. I can only imagine the new ones are even better.

These gloves are great...for shoveling out your driveway. But for skiing in any temperatures colder then 25 degrees they just can't keep your fingers warm. Very comfortable with lots of dexterity, but that doesn't make much difference if your fingers are frozen.

I was not so impressed with these BD Patrol Gloves. They were great for about 2 months into the ski season and then the insulation packed out and my fingers were always cold. Maybe BD has made some improvements but I'd be wary...

I have had 3 pairs of Black Diamond Patrol gloves and while they are warm they fall apart quite easily. Almost everyday I found my self having to rap them in duct tape to keep them together. I am a ski patroller and I don't see how they can call these patrol gloves. Go to the hard wear store and get some winter work gloves. they will hold up a lot better and are a LOT cheaper.

I bought these gloves for snowboarding. I used them about 25 times before they started to absorb water. By day 35 after a few hours of riding they would be completely water logged. I could literally ring them out. Would never buy a glove from Black Diamond again.