Outdoor Research

Mixalot Glove

Nice concept if you can fit

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

Xl

I am an XL in most gloves. This glove runs especially small. Even compared to other OR gloves. Even after getting the glove on it felt colder compared to other liner style gloves I have. I went with the Backstop Sensor glove. I like the concept of this glove but I found the wrist way too small and the area between the index and thumb also too small. The space between the fingers fit well so I am afraid if I bought XXL (if they even have them) the fingers would be too long. Overall the mixed leather is nice and I’m sure it would be a durable glove, however the fit isn’t great.

Fit is a bit weird

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) I had read other reviewers' comments about the fit, and thought I would be fine because I have small hands but they still feel pretty weird. Haven't tried them in the winter yet for the warmth Factor.

Returned them

Bought a few pairs for camp chores and backcountry ski chores such as putting skins on and off and scraping ice, tensioning guy lines, tying boots, etc. They give incredible dexterity. The stitching inside is a bit annoying but I could have loved them if they were water existent. They will not stay dry for my uses. I intended to keep heavy gloves on and just use these for the small chores that require dexterity and then switch them out. I believe won't stay dry for even the shortest time. The materials are outstanding and luxurious. Wish they would have kept the water out! As far as size, I am a girl, 5'3" 118 lbs and the small was a good fit.

Sizing feel small

Good quality, not my first or glovr and they are way too tight .

Versatile gloves

I love them. Amazing gloves for biking on cold weather. And of course, amazing for baselayer ice climbing! They fit perfectly on my hand...well design.

Favorite Gloves!

I was so excited when these were re-released. Great for xc skiing, and mountain biking. They are thin enough to allow dexterity for rope work. Lightweight.

Great dexterity and fit.

I bought these for biathlon as well as warmer weather ice climbing. So far I've only used them for biathlon. Loading ammunition, swapping magazines and trigger feel are all excellent with these gloves. I've practiced in these gloves at -9 C and they are just warm enough. I plan on racing in these down to -10. I have no doubt they'll feel great once I get on the ice. A very slight con, and it could just be the shape of my hand, is that while all the fingers fit perfect I do have some extra material at the end of my thumbs.

Great performance, poor durability.

I have owned 3 pairs of these gloves. I really think these gloves perform great for ice, mixed, and alpine climbing. However, they are not very durable. The stitching on the fingers tends to fail relatively quickly. If you buy these gloves, you will likely want a needle, thread, and seam grip to extend the life of the seams. I would really like to see OR improve the durability of the gloves by making the leather slightly thicker, improving the stitching, and extending the thumb-index reinforcement higher on the index finger. The thicker leather used on the pinky could be used on the palm and other fingers to improve durability without too much loss of sensitivity or grip. The thin leather thumb-index reinforcement patch could be extended above the first and second knuckles on the index finger to reinforce the high wear areas on the index finger.

Don't think I would buy again

Unfortunately, way too small for me... should have taken extra large. I am 6 feet tall and 180 pnds

More than just a warm weather climbing glove

I thought at first glance that these were not going to be warm enough for colder days of ice climbing but I am happy to report that is false. I wore these on a long rambling multi pitch in the Canadian Rockies in -15 celsius, switching them out while belaying to keep them dry and I was very impressed by how warm my hands stayed while climbing. Great dexterity and grip!