Both sizes we tried seemed to run small. The large FOX logo pad on the back of the glove impedes hand flexibility. Airprene cuff gives extended protection for the wrist. GripSkin reinforcements at stress junctures and fingertips. Fit and finish doesn't match others in the test.
Fingers are too long.
The extra material interferes with braking and shifting. The impact pads have sharp edges. The Descend, a padded XC offering from AXO's new MTB brainchild, AXO Cycling, is the best fitting padded XC glove we've slipped on. Finish is first rate. The Kevlar reinforced palm should be a requirement on ALL gloves.