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This also destroyed the ability to close the gloves using the Velcro strap. The felt peeled right off.\u00a0 Nice.\u00a0 One wash.<\/li>\n\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFOX:<\/h2>\n
Next we tried the very popular Fox Racing Dirt Paws.<\/p>\n
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- Comfort:\u00a0 Just like the last set of Fox gloves, these were very comfortable. They fit well, didn’t bind or pinch, and the seams (inside) were invisible.<\/li>\n
- Durability: Complete FAIL.\u00a0 My wife tested these.\u00a0 She gets ready for the ride, puts her gloves on and…\u00a0 Riiip.\u00a0 Yeah, the very first time she puts on the gloves, the gloves rip right on the seam (pictured below).\u00a0 Are you kidding me with this crap?\u00a0 Fox, what is going on with your quality?\u00a0 Seriously.\u00a0 Two sets of gloves, and couldn’t last more than a month?\u00a0 No, we didn’t get to actually wash them…\u00a0 so, who knows what’s going to happen then.
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<\/li>\n - Needless to say…\u00a0 We were done with Fox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
FLY Racing:<\/h2>\n
Next we have a set of Fly Racing’s F-16.<\/p>\n
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- Comfort:\u00a0 I wear a size large, but I found the F-16’s to be a bit small on me.\u00a0 Some people like a tight glove, and if that’s the case you’ll like these.\u00a0 They certainly didn’t bind, and the suede was in all the right places. The palms seemed thick enough and they did breath well, even for having the least amount of mesh from the others.\u00a0 The knuckle guards did seem a little off, but perhaps I needed the extra-large size for this brand.\u00a0 Also I prefer a little more wrist coverage.\u00a0 But again, I may need the next size up.<\/li>\n
- Durability: The stitching is solid, the suede is doubled in those heavy-wear locations. We routinely loan them out when taking new riders on the trails with us.\u00a0 No issues, even with multiple crashes and washes. Still going strong.<\/li>\n
- I’d get these again. Keeping in mind, I’d search for the next size up from what I normally wear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
100%:<\/h2>\n
Next up; 100%’s Airmatic<\/p>\n
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- Comfort:\u00a0 This was the only set I had an issue with as far as true comfort.\u00a0 The stitching on these is pretty heavy, and there is this nasty little spot right between my forefinger and thumb where 3 seams meet.\u00a0 This is also right where the handlebar sits when riding sections where it’s important to have a good grip. On longer rides this starts to irritate my hand. So much so, that I’d like to cut the section out.\u00a0 Now, this only happens on my right hand, while the left seems fine.\u00a0 So it could be that I received a bad glove.\u00a0 But, I’m reporting them as I test them, so this is what it is.\u00a0 Not comfortable.<\/li>\n
- Durability:\u00a0 These are built well.\u00a0 Everything is stitched, including the velcro.\u00a0 The seams have been tugged on, stretched and crash tested.\u00a0 The suede is thick yet doesn’t bind or pinch.\u00a0 They’ve been through the wash and come through with flying colors.<\/li>\n
- Couple of other things I noted.\u00a0 The velcro strap is difficult to grab.\u00a0 The hook section is cut the same shape as the fuzz section, and both are stitched (which is normal).\u00a0 When they are connected the two form an indiscernible unit that, even with your gloves off, is difficult to separate.\u00a0 The second thing is; If you’re going to bother to make knuckle guards, make knuckle guards.\u00a0 I’m not sure the little pieces that are glued on would actually help?\u00a0 All that being said.\u00a0 I still like these gloves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dakine:<\/h2>\n
Finally we have the Dakine Cross X.<\/p>\n
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- Comfort:\u00a0 These are mine (Andee). I like these gloves a lot. They are very comfortable except they are hot. I mean, no air flow, no vents, do not pass go, do not collect $200.00 hot. I reiterate, I LIKE them. But they are like little mini saunas on my hands. If they just had some airflow they would be perfect.<\/li>\n
- Durability:\u00a0 So far they seem to be holding up.\u00a0 They’ve been put through a few rides and crashes and the wash.\u00a0 No issues, yet.\u00a0 One thing that does worry me, is the velcro straps are just glued on, much like the FOX gloves.\u00a0 And while these have gone through the wash with no issues, I feel like it might just be a matter of time? UPDATE: (Andee) So they are holding up very well and have been through several washes. These are far more durable than the FOX gloves, which ripped the first time I wore my last pair. (Like Chris mentioned above).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This concludes our mtb gloves review.\u00a0 We understand there are many more brands.\u00a0 This is meant as a quick review of the experiences we’ve encountered when working with these brands and styles of gloves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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