Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Alpha SL Gloves

I would love these gloves, but the sloppy craftsmanship leaves me wanting. Features differ from left glove to right by a full centimeter in places making the fit very awkward. I turned the gloves inside out and I am not impressedbelow average sewing and trimming. Hopefully Arc'teryx can improve their quality control as their image of precision craftsmanship has been blown apart for me by their neglect in this product.

I would love these gloves, but the sloppy craftsmanship leaves me wanting. Features differ from left glove to right by a full centimeter in places making the fit very awkward. I turned the gloves inside out and I am not impressed-below average sewing and trimming. Hopefully Arc'teryx can improve their quality control as their image of precision craftsmanship has been blown apart for me by their neglect in this product.

In some occassions I actually had to take them off and wear my running gloves (they are fleece and real thin, but insulated heat more than these). Leather made my hands colder, and wont insulate heat at all. Mind you, my wife and friends usually trade gloves with me during hikes since my hands get very warm.

Bought this in December. Used on about 10 ski tour outings. Initially I was a huge fan... it was a nice lightweight glove that didn't get to warm which I could still use to manipulate my gear (remove/put on skins, etc.) Two problems. #1 - If there is snow on my skis... the gloves get wet. I thought the leather would be slightly water proofed but it's not. #2 - It's simply not durable. See the attached photo. Just scraping some boots of my skins and regular usage and the leather is already wearing through. Very disappointing, both for the glove and the broader Arc'teryx brand.

Bought this in December. Used on about 10 ski tour outings. Initially I was a huge fan... it was a nice lightweight glove that didn't get to warm which I could still use to manipulate my gear (remove/put on skins, etc.) Two problems. #1 - If there is snow on my skis... the gloves get wet. I thought the leather would be slightly water proofed but it's not. #2 - It's simply not durable. See the attached photo. Just scraping some boots of my skins and regular usage and the leather is already wearing through. Very disappointing, both for the glove and the broader Arc'teryx brand.