Klim Elite Gloves Item # 508741
Description
The Elite is Klim's most durable glove featuring GORE-TEX + GORE GRIP technology and 3M™ THINSULATE™ Platinum Insulation. The Elite Glove offers the ultimate “broke-in” fit for riders who demand superior grip control without compromising warmth, protection or features. If you're looking for the ultimate “no-compromise” Klim glove, this is it.
Features:
- Weatherproof
- Gore-tex + gore grip technology
- Guaranteed to keep you dry
- Scotchgard™ dwr
- 160 Grams insulation on backhand
- 3M™ Thinsulate™ platinum insulation
- Heavier fleece on backhand-thinner fleece on palm
- Poron performance cushioning on back of fingers
- Accordion stretch knuckle construction
- 3D silicon floating knuckle protection under ceramic print fabric
- All “rodeo leather” glove for superior durability and comfort
- 3M™ scotchlite™ reflective material
- Integrated goggle squeegee
- Velcro wrist strap
- One-hand “pull to eject” gauntlet shock cord cinch
- Entry assist pull loop
Part Numbers for Klim Elite Gloves
Comparison Chart
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| Model | Klimate | Blaze | Togwotee | Fusion | Elite |
| Starting At | $120 |
$170 |
$190 | $190 | $340 |
| Key Feature | Improved comfort and durability | Durability, low-profile | Performance | Maximum comfort | Superior grip |
| Construction | Gore-Tex |
Leather/Gore-Tex |
Leather/Gore-Tex | Leather/Gore-Tex | Leather/Gore-Tex |
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| Insulation |
100g Palm/200g Back 3M Thinsulate |
150g/260g Zonal 3M Thinsulate
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Removable Deluxe Fleece Lining | 260g 3M Thinsulate | 160 g 3M Platinum Thinsulate |
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| Mobility | Good | Best | Better | Better | Better |
| Protection | Good | Good | Good | Good | Best |
| Durability | Better | Better | Good | Better | Best |
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Rated 4 out of
5
by
Butters from
Beauties! But you will need a liner glove.
Gorgeous looking gloves. Would have been nice for them to add some reflective material near the gauntlet. These feel great on your hands from the first time they go on, very comfortable and decent grip feel despite their bulk. They appear to be durable and hopefully will last for a few seasons given the cost. Easy to get on and off. My only big gripe is that they are only good down to about 3-5 degrees C. Temperatures below that and I need a liner glove or hand warmer. I bought these for winter riding season commuting and my threshold is around 2 degrees and above or else I use the cage. Below that it gets a bit sketchy commuting by bike with the condensation in Vancouver. But these gloves are borderline effective at the temperature rating I was hoping for. I'm a bit disappointed that these are marketed as winter gloves because I end up with cold fingers commuting to work in +3. I've now added a liner glove and that has made them functional. Less than $20 bucks for me to add but you would think Klim could include this.
Date published: 2018-12-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Kurt from
Great until 5 degrees Celsius
Overall these are excellent gloves. Well thought out and quality built. The leather is a lot thinner than I was expecting. I believe the manufacture describes it as being rodeo grade glove leather, however, I find them to be more in line with a pair of supple golf gloves. That said, there is no breaking in. They immediately feel worn in. Fit and finish are number one. Size wise they fit extremely well - No odd length fingers. Both wrist and forearm fasteners are extremely effective and easy to operate, both bare and glove handed. Warmth wise they work really well until you do some highway riding at temperatures below 5 degrees C at which point, from my experience, your fingertips will begin to freeze after 10 km at 100 km/hr.
These IMO can be compared to a high quality pair of leather alpine ski gloves. I can’t see, aside from an actual heated glove, a better glove out there for the winter. For low double digit temperatures, these will keep you completely warm. I know because I can ride all day with them at +10 degrees C and not once have to stop to warm my hands up against the motor.
Thickness wise, I notice no difference with my summer riding gloves when operating controls on the bike.
In conclusion, I think these are excellent spring and fall gloves and probably as good as it gets for a glove that’s not electrically heated. Price wise these are a luxury and you might be better off with a cheaper pair and a set of heated grips. However, if you can afford them then I say get them. They are after all really, really nice.
Date published: 2018-11-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Bpzoolou from
Very disappointed
I have purchased Klim gloves in the past and was very happy with there product until I purchased theses gloves. I lost one of my Klim gloves last year so I had to purchase a new pair at the 2018 Toronto Sled show. I wanted the best gloves they had since I do a lot of riding in a Quebec in temps like -30 to -40c. My old gloves had a removable fleece liner which was great to help dry them after a long day of riding. I noticed that these new gloves didn’t have the liners and voiced my concern to the sales rep at the Klim booth but was asured that theses gloves would be as warm as the older style of gloves. After my first ride at temps of -15c, after a few hours my hands were freezing since there’re is no insulation in the palms or bottom of the fingers.its ridiculous that they try to sell there most expensive glove as a cold weather glove when is only good for temps close to 0c . I was completely misled and very unsatisfied with this product and will not purchase anything from them again
Date published: 2019-01-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
John from
Amazing gloves
These gloves are totally amazing. Sure they are pricey but they are worth every penny. The quality will blow you away
Date published: 2019-01-16