When you want an all-purpose off-road glove, you want long fingers, you want it to breathe, and you want just enough protection. Giro’s Xen gloves has it all.
They start with their three-panel Super Fit palm. Clarino synthetic leather is the material of choice for its comfort. There are thin 2mm Technogel pads to give a little cushion without seeming obtrusive. The heel has a wrap of 2.5mm breathable XRD pads to protect your digits in a crash. A welded pull-tab at the bottom makes tugging these on easy.
The upper starts with the microfiber nosewipe thumb, and then mixes stretch mesh panels with sonic welded armor over the knuckles for the right mix of venting and protection. A low profile Velcro closure keeps it all together.
In terms of care, while you can machine wash on cold or warm, handwashing in lukewarm water is recommended. Air-drying away from direct sunlight is recommended as well.
The Giro Xen glove is mindful so you can be carefree.