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The North Face Apex Gloves - Men\'s

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The Apex gloves from The North Face perform day-in and day-out to keep fingers warm while you take on cool-weather adventures.

  • Polyester soft-shell exteriors resist moisture and breathe well; Durable Water Repellent finish sheds light snow and moisture
  • Brushed tricot lining wicks moisture and is soft and comfortable next to skin
  • Synthetic gripper palms enhance handling of tools and equipment

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The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Multisport
94% polyester/6% elastane
Synthetic gripper
Polyester tricot
No
No
No
No
Men's
Shell fabric
Palm material
Lining
Waterproof
Insulated
Removable liner
Fingerless
Gender

The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's
 
3.3

(based on 9 reviews)

56%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Windproof (6)
  • Dries quickly (5)
  • Warm (5)
  • Durable (4)
  • Good grip (4)

Cons

  • Not warm (3)
  • Wears easily (3)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (6)
  • Hiking (4)
  • Driving (3)
  • Working outdoors (3)
    • Sizing:

    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      100% 

      (8 reviews)

      Feels too large

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Advanced (3)
    • Gear Usage:
    • Cold weather living (6), Winter sports (6)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (4)

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Nov

14

2010

(9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Nice look, much to be desired in quality

By I survive MN winters

from MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

  • Stylish

Cons

  • Not Warm
  • Not Waterproof
  • Poor Grip
  • Wears Easily

Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Driving

Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

I bought this glove as a lightweight "waterproof" glove for outdoor work, driving, and outdoor recreation for mid-cold temperatures. You can't expect this glove to be warm in negative degree days (and I don't), but for this type of glove, it's performance is poor. The glove is fairly waterproof the first couple days you use it, but that quickly wears off and you are left with a glove that soaks up a lot of water and doesn't dry. It also doesn't wick moisture from your skin at all. Once these babies are wet, it's game over. I once owned an Apex Bionic Jacket, and that material also lost its "waterproof" quality. I guess I should have seen that coming. Another selling point originally for me was the tacky palm/fingers. These also quickly either 1, lost their gripping quality and became slippery, or 2, fell off completely in high stress areas like the thumbs, palm, and first two fingers. Overall, if you are solely concerned with style, theses gloves are nice. If you are looking for quality, avoid this product. I live in MN and see North Face fanboys/girls everywhere who wear this stuff only to look fashionable and pretend they are savvy outdoors athletes. I am continually disappointed with TNF Apex material, and I think this are the last North Face product I will ever purchase. I have had great luck with Marmot and OR, so take a serious look at some of those products.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Gear Usage:
  • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

7

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Can't imagine worse gloves

By Patrick and Libby

from St Louis, MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Not Warm
    • Poor Fit

    Best Uses

      Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

      These gloves really missed the mark. In mildly cold weather (30 - 40s) the gloves did not wick moisture well which caused the liner to bunch up, making it nearly impossible to take the gloves on and off. In cold weather (<20) they were not warm at all. Maybe they could be worn for short durations, if you aren't active - definitely did not cut it on a six hour hike. My wife had the same problems with the women's version.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      20

      2010

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Questionable durability

      By blufcon

      from St. Paul, MN

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Dries Quickly
      • Windproof

      Cons

      • Wears Easily

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Driving

      Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

      Good for driving or physical outdoor activity. Not warm, but also not advertised to be warm. Only issue is that the rubber grips are wearing very quickly and are flaking off quickly. Once gone, these gloves will be slippery on a cold plastic steering wheel.

      • Gift:
      • Yes
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Gear Usage:
      • Cold Weather Living

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      22

      2011

       
      4.0

      Solid

      By GrizBomb

      from Newport Beach, CA

      About Me Intermediate

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      Pros

      • Dries Quickly
      • Good Grip
      • Warm
      • Waterproof
      • Windproof

      Cons

      • Wears Easily

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Hiking/Running
      • Working Outdoors

      Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

      I used these a few weeks back to hike Mt Whitney. There was still plenty of snow on the mountain but the cond's weren't freezing. Hiking through the snow and glasading down some faces my hands stay warm and dry. The TNF grips don't look like they will last forever but I didn't expect them too and for the price these gloves are AWESOME!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Mar

      30

      2011

       
      1.0

      North face flop

      By Eagle Scout

      from Northwest Washington state

      About Me Advanced

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Not bulky
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Not Warm
      • Not Waterproof

      Best Uses

        Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

        Fit well and feel comfortable. I bought them for a light weight ski/hiking glove for Pacific Northwest. Waterproofing lasted about one day, the are not warm at all. Don't dry quickly. So perhaps for desert hiking they would be great!

        • Gear Usage:
        • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Mar

        6

        2011

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        After one use I love them

        By AHB

        from Madison WI

        About Me Expert

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Dries Quickly
        • Durable
        • Warm
        • Windproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear

          Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

          I bought these for running above 25 degrees. I normally use XL but got L due to the finger length. They are snug fitting. I used them today for a 37 min. run on a sunny windy day at 30 degrees. The gloves felt great. I read several of the negative comments. I have problems with all running gloves holding water and making it dificult to take on and off. These gloves did not seem as wet when I got done. I was not sure if they breathed at all. I hand washed them after I was done, and noticed they appeared to have a a waterproof texture coating on them. So far I really like these gloves.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Great

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Gear Usage:
          • Winter Sports
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          15

          2010

           
          5.0

          Great Buy

          By zurcher.craig

          from Eugene, OR

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Dries Quickly
          • Durable
          • Good Grip
          • Warm
          • Waterproof
          • Windproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Driving
            • Hiking/Running

            Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

            Got these for Christmas a few years back and the grip is still just as strong. I am 6'2" and got an XL to layer over a light glove on extreme cold days. The large probably would have been fine by itself, but I wanted the extra room for adding layers when the temperature drops.

            I wear them driving, running, and anytime I'm outside and I love them. Go buy a pair you won't regret it.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Gear Usage:
            • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports
            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Feb

            7

            2010

            (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Warm gloves

            By RavenSeeker

            from Anchorage, AK

            About Me Advanced

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Dries Quickly
            • Durable
            • Good Grip
            • Stylish
            • Warm
            • Waterproof
            • Windproof

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry
              • Hiking/Running
              • Working Outdoors

              Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

              Needed a new pair of gloves for Cross Country Skiing that weren't too bulky, were water resistant and windproof. In Alaska, I often ski in 5 to 20 degree weather and these gloves were perfect and kept my fingers warm the whole duration of 2-3 hours. Haven't tried longer or colder yet, but am confident these gloves were the best choice!

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Gear Usage:
              • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jan

              14

              2010

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Love em

              By Brotherid

              from LaSalle, IL

              About Me Advanced

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Good Grip
              • Stylish
              • Warm
              • Waterproof
              • Windproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Hiking/Running
                • Working Outdoors

                Comments about The North Face Apex Gloves - Men's:

                Used these bad boys for bummin' around, loading lumber out in the Illinois cold, backcountry hikin etc. They're a really tough glove! Kept me warm and dry every time. They're a tight fit, not bulky but still work like a super insulated ski glove. Take them anywhere, I do.

                • Gift:
                • Yes
                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Gear Usage:
                • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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