Protection on the trail is a must, and the DAKINE Men’s Defender Glove gives you what you need to keep your moneymakers protected from falls, skids, knocks, and debris. From composite reinforced knuckle deflectors to a palm skid pad and silicone gripper fingertips, the Defender Glove creates an impenetrable fortress around your hand. DAKINE even added a soft Terrycloth thumb panel you can wipe your sweat and snot with, and a nylon mesh back panel keeps your claw ventilated.
no real padding on palm. Hands were bleeding after 3 runs at whistler. Granted the grips weren't very cushy either. Maybe a good race glove but not good for long days
These gloves look great. I bought them off of the chainlove site at a discount. One the day they arrived they looked awesome. Did I mention that the looks are to die for?
Well, that's pretty much it. Unfortunately Form and function do not mix w/ this glove. My knuckles were constantly digging into the hard padding, and the palm pad was a constant annoyance.
As all reviews have stated, this glove runs small, as do all Dakine gloves. But I actually like the fitted feel of the glove.
I so wanted to love this glove. It's time to break up. RETURNED.
