Troy Lee Designs XC Gloves review

TLD’s XC glove is really well cut, fitting all fingers and thumbs really well. There’s padding in the synthetic leather palm and an additional layer under the knuckle to fend off calluses.

The slightly thicker, vented mesh back offers better undergrowth protection and a rubber pull tab and velcro-closing neoprene wrist make these the easiest on test to get on and off.

They’re slightly warmer than some others though, and we miss the essential towelling schnozz wipe.