Klim Quest Short Gloves :: MotorcycleGear.com

Klim Quest Short Gloves

  • GORE-TEX® + GORE GRIP TECHNOLOGY
  • GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY®
  • ALL LEATHER CONSTRUCTION
  • SHORT DESIGN FOR UNDER-CUFF USE
  • PORON® XRD® PROTECTIVE FOAM UNDER HARD KNUCKLE PROTECTOR & UNDER PALM SLIDE PAD
  • ACCORDION STRETCH ON BACKHAND
  • 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ REFLECTIVE MATERIAL
  • MOISTURE- WICKING LINER MATERIAL
  • ENTRY ASSIST LOOP
  • VELCRO CUFF CLOSURE

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Sizing Information

I find this Klim glove to fit more like American branded gloves than European branded gloves (which run a bit smaller). If you have experience with brands like FirstGear, Tour Master, Joe Rocket etc, I think you’ll find the fit comparable. If you have no previous experience with glove sizing, go here for help.

Just as an FYI, you may have previous experience with Alpinestars and REV’IT! which generally run about one half size smaller, size-for-size, than Klim. So if a particular size in either of those brands is roomy on you, then you may be able to go down one full size in this style.

Our Two Cents

The Qwest Short Glove by Klim is very similar to another glove I just reviewed from Klim… the Adventure Short glove. What’s different? This glove has reflectives on the back of the hand, a more traditional one piece knuckle armor arrangement but loses the visor wiper found on the Adventure Short. So this one is just a slightly different twist for you.

Like the Adventure Short, this Qwest will make a good “all purpose” riding glove for three seasons including wet weather in those three seasons. The waterproofing material is Gore-Tex which is well known for its waterproofing abilities and for the ability to allow moisture out of the glove so they don’t get “clammy” while wearing them and perspiring. I mention “three season” because these gloves are built with a solid leather frame without venting options so they’ll be good for warm to colder weather, but probably not great for hot weather and very cold weather (as they aren’t insulated).

The shell of this glove is a heavyweight leather, but the leather feels soft and will be easily broken it. The knuckle protector is the traditional molded type and it is installed so that it will “float” over your fist which makes them comfortable (see our close up pictures). The back of the protector is well padded with a gel type padding, and so you won’t even be able to feel the armor. The palm has a raised padded area for energy absorption in that area.

I really like how easy these gloves go on and come off. The entry is wide and open so even if you have larger hands, that shouldn’t be an issue. And they have these two handy loops at each cuff to help you grip them…. even with gloves. Check our photo gallery to see the reflective materials on the glove in action.

Like the Adventure Short, this Quest is priced reasonably for a high quality glove using Gore-Tex, so I think these are a good value and will be ones you really like. :: Paul, 04-12-17

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