follow up review...

By linhowe2116606 Ranked #1296 - Ski Gloves February 23, 2009

So it turns out this glove has full Gore-Tex XCR insert. I tested them out at Mammoth this past week in epic mid-storm and post-storm conditions. Temps as low as 5 degrees, as high as upper 30's. This glove was plenty warm and is completely windproof and waterproof. Breathability was excellent with the XCR and softshell combination; hands barely broke a sweat even at the upper 30's. Nt sure how they'd perform in true Spring temps or backcountry activity, but I suspect they would do very well...maybe just a tad warm for a full-blown warm Spring day. Dexterity was excleent for a fully-insulated glove due to a relatively thin but effective insulation (Thermolite). This seems to be in many ways identical to the Hestra XCR glove except with a softshell exterior and with leather going all the way around the fingers...so at the current sale price, it's really a steal. The leather broke in and stretched slightly after no time. So I'd say they fit true to size, and if they feel snug at first, they will likely fit perfectly after a day or two of use. Anyway, a great find here for anyone who wants a full-blown Hestra gauntlet glove with full leather palms and fingers, XCR inserts, and insulation.

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