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Item 766531
Specification | Description |
| Shell fabric | Polyester/windproof breathable membrane |
| Gender | Men's |
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
I bought these after looking around for a slim, water-resistant, light glove for walking my dog in the mornings. It's worked out great. It's not for cold mornings, but for crisp 45-60 degrees it works well. Also keeps my hands dry and resists light rain. The fit on the wrist is a little short. I'm 6'2" and the XL was a good fit. I probably would've gotton and XXL if they had it.
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
I've had these for over a year, so I figured by now I have enough experience to write a review on them.
Put simply, I needed gloves light enough to push buttons on my Canon 40D dSLR while shooting out in cold. By cold I mean South Bend, IN cold where I went to school. Winter temperatures range from -20 to 30 degrees out there.
How have they performed? Very well. I didn't expect them to be able to keep my hands warm in temperatures from -20 to, say, 20 degrees, but here's the problem: you can't push any buttons on a camera with heavy gloves and you can only have your hands out for a few seconds at below zero. Once you reach about 20 degrees, these gloves will keep your hands warm for a decent amount of time but you'll have to shove your hands in your pockets after awhile.
I've recently been using them on shorter snowshoeing hikes lasting 2-3 hours in temperatures in the 30s. This is where they shine. I just got back from a hike on Snow Lake Trail (Snoqualmie Pass, WA) that took about 4 hours. It was about 35 degrees or so. They were warm enough that I never had to stick my hands in my pockets or opt for thicker gloves I had with me. I had to cross a frozen waterfall which required me to brace myself against the wall of the falls that had running water on it. Gloves got slightly wet but my hands stayed dry. Just be careful - if you start digging up snow with these, they'll get really wet. They are not waterproof.
As for durability, after a year of 40-50 uses, the grip on the pointer, middle finger and thumb is completely gone on both gloves. I see that these fingers have grips in the picture but I can't remember if my gloves had them originally. Honestly I haven't seen a problem with the grips coming off. I can't tighten/loosen my telescopic hiking poles with these gloves, maybe it's due to the grip coming off. Anyway, the palm grip is mostly intact. Some of the seams at the base of the glove (wrist area) are coming loose, with random stitches sticking out.
I was going to give it four stars but after thinking, these gloves really have been everything I wanted them to be.
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
I'm using them as glove liners underneath my motorcycle gloves. They are thin enough to fit (though my bike gloves are a little bit too big) and help a lot when the temperatures get into the 40's and even 30's.
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
i got these because i was looking for something that i wouldn't have to take off whenever i needed to fiddle with the controls on my slr.
these are awesome. if they were waterproof, they would be phenomenal, however i haven't had any issues with them getting soaked in moderate rain.
these gloves are so thin and snug, i have absolutely no problems adjusting any of the controls/switches on my camera - i honestly forget i have them on sometimes.
they're also very, very warm considering how thin the material is and the windstopper is a lifesaver.
if it's really cold/wet, you could easily wear them under something more substantial, but i've never had to.
again, if you are a outdoor photographer and are looking for the perfect glove, these are it.
the only issue i have with these gloves is that the pinky is a tad too short on both gloves - not nearly enough of a problem to consider a different glove though.
i could have obviously gone with the larger size, but then i'd have extra material at each of the other fingertips which would kind of defeat the purposes. i don't know anyone who adjusts their shutter speed with their pinky anyway.
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
I would like to start off by first saying if you purchase these gloves knowing they are water resistant, then understand if you wear them while swimming hands may get wet.... That being said I have been looking for a pair of lightweight gloves for backpacking and hiking because I was sick of bulky gloves getting in the way. I did not originally purchase these to use in snowy conditions, but after using them and abusing them all spring, and summer, as winter approached I figured... Y not? So now I am on my second year with these gloves and no issues, tears, or wearing out like others have reported. I do everything in them from chopping wood, bushwhacking, camping, snowshoeing, hiking, working outside in cold, and pretty much anytime I need them for insulation. I have even used them for cooking while in the backcountry so I would not burn my hands. These are great gloves. During my normal life I use them for running and training outside when wind or temperatures decide to go against me. They are extremely easy to put in a pocket and because they are not bulky and breathable they do not cause you to feel like they are holding you back or weighing you down. I have used them in rain and snow and found that if you do not submerge and you are active, they will usually stay 90% dry. The only time it became an issue was during an ice-fishing outing when I was handling fish and they started to not block water anymore, however 10 minutes over a fire and bam... dry! Friends of mine have used these for soccer, running, and for working with ropes.
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
Ageing creates challenges, and one of mine is dry skin. Humidity is usually low where I live, so what to do in our great outdoors ? WEAR THESE GLOVES! I can and do wear them on warm days, and even indoors, and they really do the trick. The fit and grip is superb. Can do just about everything with the gloves on. I just typed this entire review with the gloves on.
Only one suggestion for improvement >>> put them on sale more often so I can buy more !
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
I really like this glove except for the durability. The fit is very slim and form fitting. The water resistance is decent and is excellent in cold wind. Although, the grip wore off the glove on the 2nd day of use (while removing the cover from my boat). I returned the gloves for a new set and am happy so far.
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
I was looking for a thinner alternative to my trusty OR PL400 gloves. However, 15-30 mins of use in light rain destroyed the grips on these Manzella things. Pretty disappointing. They were performing well up to that point. Although I was initially disappointed by their prominent and uncomfy inner seams and otherwise strange and sloppy construction (grip pad on the side of the thumb? come on).
They *do* look nice. And they did perform well from a "windstopping" perspective. So I guess I would recommend them to people who don't really care about build quality and do not need grip pads.
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
I used these gloves for hiking. It is very lightweight and warm enough when you do hiking.
I like all aspects except its durability. The grip came off when it got wet on rainy day after a few hours of use. I don't mind getting wet while wearing non-waterproof gloves, but at least I expect the grip should stay there.
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Comments about Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove - Men's:
Wore these for Rainier climb last August - perfect. Also have used them hiking and peak scrambling, Mt. Whitney... Just the right blend of windproof/water-resistance/warmth, as the product blurb says. Decent durability. Having to buy another pair because I lost my first ones.
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