Full-fingered, lightweight leather glove with breathable stretch fabric, designed for multi-sport action.
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We trust what we make because we use what we make. All Black Diamond soft goods are warrantied against defects in materials and construction for the practical lifetime of the product.
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: 4.2594595 / 5 from 185 reviews.
Transition Gloves are praised for their dexterity, protection, and quality, making them suitable for cold and dry weather. However, some customers noted issues with sizing and finger fit.
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"These gloves are a good fit and made for durability. I have good dexterity while wearing them."
"Not the best fit."
"These gloves are good for not getting your skin messed up when belaying and also keeping your hands clean when your rope is super super dirty. They are also super light. The only thing i dont like is that they are not super super durable but also idk if you would have as much dexterity if they were."
"These gloves will be a great addition to ground work at the crag. They run a little small, so I am glad that I got the large size."
"I am a glove guy. . . . . The are the best constructed and best fitting gloves I have ever owned. I have had them in multiple conditions, and they have worked and held up great. Ordered an additional pair in the event I lose these to my son. . . . ."
"I’m an xl and the right glove was a little small. Customer service offered to exchange them but I’ve been wearing them lifting and doing workouts with kettle bells to break them in. Solid glove! I’m going to wear them as work gloves and for hunting. Go BD!"
"Perfect, exactly what I wanted. Small enough for my tiny hands."
"I buy a new pair of these every couple years and love them. No better material than leather for everything from skinning, cycling, fixing fence, digging holes, holding babies and high fiving. Git yerself a pair, bake some sno-seal into them, and get to work!"
"These are very well constructed gloves. . . but fit very small. Go up a full size form what you wear with other brands."
"Haven't used them for long enough yet to comment on longer-term durability. In the short-term they are comfortable to wear, true to size, and offer very good grip and manoeuvrability for scrambling."
| 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.
