Vancouver, BC-based Sombrio has been focused on developing some of the most stylish and functional mountain bike clothing since the 80s. Can those two traits coalesce with durability?
Sombrio Prodigy glove features
- DuPont Kevlar thread construction throughout
- Ax Suede stretch and recovery chamude palm
- Silicone breaking fingers for improved modulation
- Terry moss thumb panel
- Pull on cuff less, no slip design
- Pre-curved dexterity
Heavy-duty, but odd stitching
I was initially excited for the Prodigy gloves. The palms are completely one piece, devoid of any superfluous padding or extra material, exactly how I like gloves. The fit, however, dampened my enthusiasm. On my hands, the X-Large size felt about right, but the stitching felt in the wrong place, especially over the first knuckle on my index finger. It was immediately noticeable and didn't subside with wear.
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I could also feel the stitching at the fingertips, and while it wasn't as bothersome as the knuckle rubbing, it's certainly something I don't look for in gloves. The protruding stitching could be due to the Kevlar thread used. Yep, it's the same stuff bulletproof vests are crafted from.
The nose/brow wipe is comically small for some reason. I'm a farmers' blow kind of guy, I don't depend on my gloves to wipe my face all that much, but I can't imagine the reasoning behind making the terry cloth so small.
Saved my hands
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