KLIM Inroads Gloves

Perforated leather and textile panelling make up the Inroads' shell, with TPR knuckle and finger armour fitted for impact protection and a reinforced palm panel added for grip and wear resistance. The pre-curved fit keeps fingers positioned naturally on the bars, and the hook-and-loop wrist strap gives a straightforward, adjustable way of sealing the cuff. Our bench score puts protection at 46, modest but in line with a glove built around warm-weather street riding rather than crash-focused abrasion resistance. Touchscreen-compatible fingertips are included throughout, useful for checking a phone or GPS without stopping. Stitching around the palm and fingers is built to withstand repeated flexing from clutch and brake use across a full riding season of daily commuting.

In use, the perforated construction keeps hands notably cooler than a solid leather glove, with an airflow score of 53 backing that up, and the touchscreen fingertips work more consistently here than on many rivals in this class. Comfort scores a strong 64, one of the better results in this group, helped by a supple leather that doesn't need much of a break-in period. The wrist strap can loosen slightly over a long ride, a minor niggle rather than a real security concern. Weather performance is the clear weak spot at 16, the lowest figure among the gloves reviewed here. The reinforced palm panel adds a useful margin of durability at the point of the glove that wears fastest, without adding noticeable stiffness to grip or lever feel.

This is a straightforward recommendation for commuters and warm-weather tourers who want comfort and a reliable touchscreen fingertip more than outright crash protection or wet-weather security. The value score of 64 makes it easy to justify within the KLIM range. Riders with wider hands should expect a snugger fit than usual and may want to size up, and anyone riding regularly in cooler or wetter conditions will need a separate glove for those days. Within its warm-weather commuting niche, it remains a comfortable, dependable choice. Riders who mostly commute in dry, warm conditions will get consistent use from this glove, while anyone facing regular rain or cold mornings should plan on a dedicated winter pair instead.