Klimb Induction Glove Review: Worth Buying This Summer?

As the hot summer riding season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about upgrading your motorcycle gloves.

Climb recently released an updated version of their popular Induction glove, but is it worth buying? I tested out the gloves on my daily commute through the streets of Philadelphia to find out.

But, the main question I will answer in this review will be: Are these the best motorcycle gloves for the summer for you? Let’s find out!

Key Changes in the New Induction Glove

When reviewing the new Induction glove, I compared it directly to the previous version. Here are the most important changes Klimb made:

• Improved fit: The new glove fits much more comfortably thanks to repositioned seams and pre-curved fingers.
• Ventilation: Larger perforations in the palm flow more air to hands on hot summer days.
• Touchscreen compatibility: Conductive thumb and index finger allow the use of touchscreen devices without removing gloves.
• Reflective accents: Added Scotchlite reflective piping to aid visibility.
• Poron XRD knuckle protection: Soft armor for impact absorption.

While the new visual design features more exposed seams, the improved comfort is well worth the tradeoff.

How the Updated Induction Stacks Up

To evaluate the new Induction glove, I assessed key criteria riders care about most:

Criteria	Rating	Notes
Fit & Comfort	????	Drastically improved over previous gen
Ventilation	???	Solid airflow from perforations
Protection	??	Only knuckle armor limits protection
Features	???	Touchscreen fingers very useful
Quality	????	Premium goatskin construction
Value	?????	Loads of features for the price

Based on my testing, the areas where the new Induction glove shines are fit, features, quality, and value. The glove provides a very comfortable fit with useful functionality like touchscreen fingers. Premium materials and quality construction also impress for the reasonable asking price.

While airflow and knuckle protection are good, they fall short of premium sports gloves. So, I wouldn’t choose the Induction for hardcore canyon or track riding. But for general street and commuting use, Klimb’s new glove checks all the boxes.

Riding Experience with the Upgraded Glove

Here, I’ll share my first-hand impressions wearing the new Induction glove out on rides:

Unboxing & Initial Comfort

After excitedly opening up the package, my initial reaction to slipping on the Induction glove was relief – finally, a Klimb glove that fits my hands! I typically wear a size large glove, but previous Klimb models always felt uncomfortably tight.

That is not the case with the new Induction. The pre-curved fingers and svelte design conform to my hands without any binding or pressure points.

The glove features a snug race fit, but stretchy leather and an auto-locking zipper on the wrist make it easy to take on and off.

Ventilation & Breathability

Once on the road, the improved airflow from the Induction’s perforations became apparent. Tiny laser-cut ventilation holes allow air to flow while moisture escapes the porous goatskin leather construction.

Cruising on side streets in the city, my hands stayed cool, wearing the glove even at low speeds. Lane splitting on the freeway provided plenty of airflow to keep palms dry. Klimb strikes a good balance between protection and ventilation with the Induction.

Smartphone & Touchscreen Use

One hugely beneficial feature of the new Induction is conductive fingertips on the thumb, index, and middle fingers.

Many competing summer gloves lack any touchscreen capability, forcing you to remove hand protection just to change a playlist. There is no such issue with the Induction glove!

Whether navigating with Google Maps or skipping songs on my smartphone music app, I could easily operate any capacitive touchscreen while keeping the gloves on. For riders accustomed to touch devices, this seemingly small addition makes a world of difference in convenience.

Safety & Protection

Compared to most street riding