The secret weapon of desert rats, Valley locals, and any die-hard crack aficionados, the BD Crack Gloves have taken the tape-gloves of old and raised the bar, creating a high-performance, suede crack glove that fits better and climbs harder than any other on the market.
the BD Crack Gloves have taken the tape-gloves of old and raised the bar, creating a high-performance, suede crack glove that fits better and climbs harder than any other on the market.
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At BD, our passion for innovation is only matched by our desire to use our equipment and experience the success it was designed for. From the world’s first wire-gate carabiner to our cornerstone Camalots, we have always designed gear that enables climbers to push the limits of our sport.
Overall rating: 4.293103 / 5 from 290 reviews.
The BD Crack Gloves are praised for their snug fit and excellent thumb protection, though opinions on the material and sizing vary. Customers appreciate the durability and coverage, but some find the finger loops and wrist strap too small.
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"Great crack gloves. I love the low bulk that provides lots of dexterity which is necessary when trad climbing. They actually feel surprisingly durable too, but do wear out after a while. My only real complaint is they seem a bit pricey."
"Better than old rubber type crack gloves, since they fit more cracks (though I will miss the padding of the old rubber type crack gloves)"
"These fit well and appear to be well made. They are thinner than other options on the market, which should be noted especially for the beginner crack climber. I ended up switching to Ocuns which are much thicker…just a lot less painful."
"Love em so far! Utilized them in the gym and outside. Fit is snug and just right on the hand for me. I fit a medium in other black diamond gloves, and sizing was consistent for me with the crack gloves as well."
"Love it so much"
"Only used these once on Donner Summit multipitch climb, so durability/wear can't be assessed. Also, I am a novice climber - don't claim to have any advanced technique or expertise in crack climbing. But - these definitely made the application much easier and more comfortable. Fit well, worked well, and didn't interfere with climbing in any way. Overall I'd say they were an excellent buy."
"These gloves are boss level!"
"I like the soft leather, thumb patch, and sticky rubber on these gloves! my second time purchasing them, my first pair lasted me a good 5 years of abuse until the wrist strap blew out"
"I had an old set of these crack gloves that wore out. I rely like that these new gloves have more coverage on the thumb. I am not sure if my old set was just stretched out but the new pair fit much better, It is almost as snug as a tape on my hands."
"I have never used gloves like this before, they do work, but it is hard to compare"
| Size | Measurement |
|---|---|
| XS | 6.75 - 7.25 in 17.1 - 18.4 cm |
| S | 7.25 - 7.75 in 18.4 - 19.7 cm |
| M | 7.75 - 8.25 in 19.7 - 21 cm |
| L | 8.25 - 8.75 in 21 - 22.2 cm |
| XL | 8.75 - 9.25 in 22.2 - 24 cm |
| XXL | 9.25 - 9.75 in 23.5 - 24.8 cm |
Measure from the crease at the base of your wrist (palm side) to the tip of your middle finger.
