What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"These are the gloves I recommend when someone wants something that will last more than a season. The goat leather palm and knuckle patches hold up to abuse that would shred a synthetic glove in weeks. BD. dry keeps water out without the stiffness you get from some inserts, and 170g PrimaLoft Gold runs genuinely warm. The suede nosewipe thumb is a small thing until it isn't. These are built like a tool, not a fashion accessory."Some gloves are built for one good season. The Black Diamond Patrol Gloves are built for several. Goat leather across the palm and knuckles takes the daily punishment of pole plants, rope grabs, and pack adjustments without breaking down, and the abrasion-resistant nylon shell with four-way stretch keeps everything moving freely underneath. BD. dry waterproofing handles the wet days, and 170g PrimaLoft Gold insulation with a high-loft fleece palm layer keeps hands warm when temperatures drop and stay there. The suede leather nosewipe on the thumb is the kind of detail that only makes sense to someone who has been on a mountain in cold weather. These gloves earn their keep run after run, season after season.