The Men's Virago Glove by Black Diamond. A work glove heavily influenced by the Patrol, the Virago is a mid-warmth workhorse with a heater pocket for extra-cold days.
DECENT FEATURES of the Black Diamond Men's Virago Glove
Fixed lining with 100% waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex insert with XCR Product Technology
Woven nylon, abrasion-resistant shell with 4-way stretch
Fixed lining has 100 g Thermolite insulation on back of hand and 100 g fleece palm
"Size chart is incorrect - size up from chart"
04/12/13
The construction of the gloves are pretty good. Really good leather used. Nice finger articulation.Using the size chart I ordered the size small, which was way too small (just got my hand in for very very tight fit, finger length was too short for that size -wrong size). I am returning them to exchange for a size medium which should be sweet by my estimate, particularly for ice climbing and general mountaineering. Size up.I love the look of the natural leather. Great glove but I wouldn't pay full price for them...I got them on sale. There are a lot of great gloves on the market and its just a matter of getting one for the right budget.
A whole world of difference between these Black Diamonds and my previous Dakine gloves. The Gore-tex keeps you nice and dry, and these babies will stay warm, even into the negatives. Sadly, my favorite feature is the nose wipe part on the thumb. I'm a dripper, and it's saved me embarrassment multiple times.
PROTotally water proofkeep you warm, maybe to -10 or -15 (get the mitts if you need warmer)good dexterity to adjust ski bootsCONfit a bit small, go 1 size upLiner almost pulls out with your hand. Sew it in better!