18-10-13, 10:43 AM
Apologies for resurrecting an old thread - I just got my gloves replaced (one of them failed back in March, but only got around to sending them back couple of weeks ago), and a few things I noticed.
1. Apparently the replacement gloves I got are 2013 versions - and imho, they are inferior. For instance, the original ones had that thick strong leather panel extending out from the fibre knuckle protector half way down the back of the glove - that whole thing is missing in this version. The knuckle protector is still there but feels loosely held in place, and the glove overall feels less rigid.
2. Sizing is different. Original version L was rather tight on me - it was very snug fit. And over a month or so it stretched and the fit turned absolutely perfect. The replaced is also L but feels much bigger / loose fitting straight away. Also the internal insulation seems to be moving inside the fingers, which I didn't think happened with the original.
Hmmm.. I am tad bit disappointed. Anyone notice these differences with their replacements or is it just 2013 stuff?
1. Apparently the replacement gloves I got are 2013 versions - and imho, they are inferior. For instance, the original ones had that thick strong leather panel extending out from the fibre knuckle protector half way down the back of the glove - that whole thing is missing in this version. The knuckle protector is still there but feels loosely held in place, and the glove overall feels less rigid.
2. Sizing is different. Original version L was rather tight on me - it was very snug fit. And over a month or so it stretched and the fit turned absolutely perfect. The replaced is also L but feels much bigger / loose fitting straight away. Also the internal insulation seems to be moving inside the fingers, which I didn't think happened with the original.
Hmmm.. I am tad bit disappointed. Anyone notice these differences with their replacements or is it just 2013 stuff?