dakine step-up
Colours: Brown, black, khaki, olive/white
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Contact: www.surf-sales.com 01303 850553

A leather band across the top of this glove causes it to feel restrictive; a shame because the fit in the palm and round the fingers is good. There’s a terry sweat wipe and a reinforcing patch inside the thumb/forefinger. A little pad on the heel of the hand protects this area in a crash. Mesh between the fingers improves venting, and the synthetic leather palm is hard-wearing although it does need to bed in. Step-Ups come up small so you may want to step up a size. We’re dropping the score because of the price.

Mbr rating: 7