GTX Held Air N Dry Gloves

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I’m also delighted to find a visor wiper blade built into the finger — an essential on any glove used in the UK. However, in addition to the Cordura and kangaroo leather construction, there is also a Superfabric section across the base of the palm in the landing zone, to add abrasion and impact resistance. Held marked the lower chamber of the gloves with the Gore-Tex label, so you open the lower chamber and you’ll see a big “Dry” and “Gore-Tex” label right there, along with the Gore-Tex logo repeated along the piping on the lower chamber side only. The fingers — with the exception of the thumb — feel a bit short, although the gloves are comfortable enough on the inside that it’s not too bothersome.

The Held Solid Dry 2 in 1 gloves are the perfect choice for an average English summer: Waterproof when required, breathable with a perforated palm when not. The Taslan shell is highly water-repellent, which means these are light in weight, will not soak up rain water, and are perfect for the months between March and September. Also the additional warm air flowing over my hands in the summer gloves does nearly nothing to cool me down. Without sweat for evaporative cooling the wind doesn’t do much. So, while perfection for glove versatility will probably remain elusive for many years to come, the Held Air N Dry design is as close as you can get here in 2017. Overall, these are exceptional gloves and in my opinion they comfortably justify the price.Kangaroo Hide Palm Kangaroo Hide Palm Gloves made from kangaroo hide, which is thinner than cowhide gives more feel to the rider but can offer up to 10 times the tensile strength. Otherwise, these are a versatile pair of motorcycle touring gloves that are guaranteed waterproof in the Gore-Tex side and with some ventilation in the perforated (palm) side. One glove, two options: optimal rain protection in the waterproof chamber or a pleasantly cool feel in the grip chamber when biking in summer temperatures

They’re a snug fit; comfy when on but need a good tug to get on and off, even with all the straps undone, which is a good thing because protection is more important than ease-of-use. The fastenings at wrist and cuff are both secure, and the vents do a good job of keeping my hands cool as the mercury rises. Soft Armour Soft Armour Soft armour offers some protection and comes in the form of foam or soft rubber. In real life motorcycling, moisture normally is formed by a heated body, (i.e. sweat), on the inside of Gore-Tex clothing. The Air N Dry features a ‘Breezy’ chamber and a ‘Dry’ chamber; the breezy side has a thin layer of perforated kangaroo leather on the palm for excellent grip and feels on the bike as well as decent airflow for warmer rides, particularly if the hand is raised off the grip slightly.

The Held Air n Dry gloves: Part of a complete 2-in-1 ‘gloves family’

There’s more to the Air N Dry than just its dual-chambered capability, though. The quality of construction is typical of glove specialists Held’s work, with supple perforated palm leather and top-notch internal stitching holding everything together. I’ve ridden in pouring rain and hands have stayed completely dry, and in warm conditions I’ve had the increased sensation and ventilation from wearing thinner gloves.