Unisex Kilometer Glove II : #6635

Comments about Ibex Kilometer Glove II:

Living in the Pacific Northwest, you live with rain. And finding a cycling glove that works in the winter with rain is a challenge. I can't thank IBEX enough for this miracle of a glove. My hands get so cold in the winter they turn white. Not the case with these gloves. Cold weather, rain, no problem. The digits stayed warm. The gloves got soaked in the rain, but due to the amazing wool, my hands were toasty the whole ride! I LOVE these gloves. My husband, father-in-law, and brother-in-law (all avid bicyclists) now own a pair. It really doesn't get much better than this glove. Now.... for something for summer riding!

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Would consider purchasing a size larger than measured, but awesome overall.

Comments about Ibex Kilometer Glove II:

These are the most comfortable gloves I've found yet for cross-country skiing; I love finding really good gear/clothing that performs, and these really do the job.

Comments about Ibex Kilometer Glove II:

Firstly, I love Ibex. They are truly an awesome little company that makes great products. These gloves, though, fell short of my always stellar Ibex expectations. Upon initial usage, this glove was super warm and lightweight, without a doubt. I really like the long, close knit cuff that can tuck under a jacket sleeve. But after some usage, I found the synthetic material on the palm wearing and the material on the back of the hand had gotten snagged on something. I really wanted them to work, but I couldn't justify the price. Alas, I regretfully returned them. These gloves would be GREAT if the outer shell was more durable. I am recommending them for their insulating properties and light weight.

Comments about Ibex Kilometer Glove II:

I have been looking for a glove with the perfect balance of breathability, water resistance, and warmth for a long time, and these are the best I've found. I have sweaty hands, and tend to get too wet and then cold in a more waterproof glove. These combine a breathable and reasonably water resistant shell with a light wool liner----so even if you get a little sweaty, they stay warm. I wore them skiing in conditions from 20-40 degrees, and my hands were perfect the entire time. Highly recommended!

Comments about Ibex Kilometer Glove II:

These gloves will be great for cross country skiing, spring alpine skiing, cold weather running and biking.They fit well and have good grip.Perfect when you want protection but don't need a bulky full winter glove. They'll always be in my back pack.The furry thumb nose wipe is nice and soft an essential in the out doors. I wore these gloves during the Camel's Hump Challenge, a 16 mi back country ski over mountainous terrain in Vermont in February and they performed great. They are all I expected.

Comments about Ibex Kilometer Glove II:

I was looking for a light glove for routine cold weather use as well as for cold weather sports like cycling, and this fit the bill. Windproof and keeps my fingers very comfortable in freezing temperatures. I can't comment on durability since I've only had it for two months, but so far so good!

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Finally a glove that is perfect for Nordic skiing! Warm and comfy.

Comments about Ibex Kilometer Glove II:

The trouble with being a blast furnace is how hard it is to stay cool enough not to stroke out in the summer, and dry enough to not freeze out in the winter. Living in the Texas Hill Country helps with the latter (I don't miss many bike rides due to snow conditions), but we still have not just chilly days but moist chilly days, which can be hard to dress for.

To that end I offer this up: a near-constant temp of 30 degrees is easier to dress for than 42 degrees and moist to start a ride, and 50+ at the end; dress for the former can mean actually being colder at the end of the ride.

And one of the hardest things to get right in such conditions are gloves. Gloves made for real (read: real cold) winter use are guaranteed to leave my hands soaked and cold in the above conditions (i.e., blast furnace person). If dry hands (feet, torso, head) equals comfort, then too much glove means sweaty hands and discomfort. I've been layering (Ibex Glove Liner and full finger mountain bike glove as the shell) for years, but it's been a lopsided compromise.

I've now done two rides with the Kilometer II Gloves in the basic conditions described above, and even when I came back in wet with sweat and starting to feel it from being overdressed, my hands were nearly dry when I took off the gloves. These are the exact conditions that I find hardest to dress properly for, so I feel very confident that riding/hiking/backpacking in the cold—to below freezing—I've found my glove.

You can have these back when you pry them from my warm, dead hands.

Comments about Ibex Kilometer Glove II:

I've only had these a few months and didn't own their predecessor, but I feel like I have a decent idea of these gloves at this point. First, my biggest gripe: the thumbs. Whoever's hand was used to design the cut has shorter thumbs than I, so my thumbs are always pushing against the ends. OK, that's really my only gripe. Otherwise the gloves are great.

They're a slight bit bulkier than the PI Cyclones they replace, but a whole lot warmer, and they actually insulate when wet. Yes, they will get wet with enough rain, but at the end of the day pretty much no glove is truly waterproof, so you might as well get something that isn't useless when it starts raining. They wick well, so they dry quickly. Another thing to keep in mind is that they do breathe. For me this is a plus: my hands don't get too hot (unless I wear them above 60 F, at which point you might as well not wear gloves), and don't really get even cool until around freezing.

The grip is good, the look is nice, the price is right, and so far they seem to be surviving the Portland winter well. Unlike the PIs I look forward to putting them on in the morning. Go grab a pair and check the thumb-fit. It it's a go, then give 'em a whirl.