Klim Badlands Aero Pro Glove: Review and Comparison to the Held Sambia Glove

[@larrydoyle907]

These are my favourite gloves for warm weather touring I find them super comfortable

[@1990-t1j]

XL: do you normally take XL in gloves? It is my size [size 10]. I am thinking of buying these Klim gloves. Internal stitching doesn't bother me. As long as the fingers are long enough.

[@BeGoneForGood]

The gloves I was trying were the right size for my hand and matched previous gloves I have used before. I think a larger size might have helped but there were other issues I had with the gloves. I would be curious what you think.

[@1990-t1j]

@@BeGoneForGood I've just watched this again. My post last year was misleading regarding my size. I usually take XL in European gloves even though I am 9'' measured around the widest part of my palm, fingers splayed. I am finally about to order a pair of Klim Badland Aero Pros, but in a size L. They're American, so maybe they're cut slightly bigger than the Racer gloves, an Austrian brand, that I usually wear. You talk about the finger end rubbing on the glove interior. Do you have slightly longer fingers for your hand size?

[@matthiaskreil3395]

Hi, I wear the Held Sambia in size 10, they fit perfectly. In which size would you recommend the Aero Pro?

[@BeGoneForGood]

So I have longer fingers than most so I would always size up from whatever the measurement. Going from Held I would go up another size.

[@shingod700]

Do you think the Aero Pro glove flow enough air to ride dual sport technical trail when you are a bit sweaty in hot weather? Like 95F I currently use fox bomber but they are done for and I want glove that offer also good protection on the street too.

[@BeGoneForGood]

That is a great question. Seeing as you need it to be good for the street too, I think the Aero Pro is a great option. It has a great amount of airflow for a leather glove plus a significant amount of protection as needed. Obviously, this glove will be warmer than other options with less coverage but I think the mix of the two is very good for anyone that needs safety on the road with breathability for off-road as well.

[@jeman022004]

Klim makes great products, but if you look at some recent reviews they are having a QC problem with the newer models. The issue is specifically with the finger length as a pair of gloves in the same size has had the issue requiring returns. Hopefully they get this figured out and it isn’t the beginning of a cost cutting trend. Thanks for the good content!

[@OneManTrail]

Even as a fanboy, I agree completely with the qc issue

[@BeGoneForGood]

That is a real shame. It is my go to brand for quality and if they slip there, it won’t be worth the premium any longer.

[@gordonjames8811]

I bought a large gtx short glove and yes finger length is too short .glad i read this but its too late to return

[@ianferrier235]

Thanks Chad 👍🏻👍🏻

[@OneManTrail]

I’ve been riding with these gloves for a week now. I had the same issue on my right index finger with the internal stitch. But when I ride I don’t feel it and after a week it’s just no longer a factor and I think they have broke in nicely. Very comfortable. I don’t even think about it anymore until I saw this review.

[@OneManTrail]

About 6 hours after my above comment, the liner in the palm of my right glove came out 🙄

[@BeGoneForGood]

Brutal but I’m glad we got both “sides” of your experience chronicled here. ;-)

[@Ozzy41618]

NEW model has external stitching....

[@BeGoneForGood]

That is awesome. It is going to make a HUGE difference in the potential all day comfort of this glove. Thanks for the heads up.

[@scottwasik79]

Go to the upper peninsula of Michigan, if you never have you must go,God's Country ,everything is there

[@BeGoneForGood]

That’s sounds like a great recommendation. I’ll check it out when I’m in the area.

[@lubnakhan1716]

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