Review: Cross Point Gear Waterproof Sport Gloves And Socks
Cross Point Gear Waterproof Sport Gloves And Socks Are A Must Have For Fall And Winter Adventures.
Here in Utah the temps have started to drop in the higher elevations which has given me a perfect opportunity to put the Cross Point Gear Waterproof Sport Gloves and the Waterproof Sport Socks to the test. About 2 and a half months ago I set a tendon free from the knuckle of one of my fingers on my right hand so I have not been on my bike for a bit, so I have only had the chance to wear these fishing and hiking although I do think they could work well on some colder weather bike rides weather thats on dirt or the pavement.
First off, the gloves fit perfect! I followed the size chart on the product page and they ended up working out great. Upon sliding them onto my hands it feels like they might be a bit tight initially, but the stretch is enough to allow for movement but they feel like they offer some good support. These are surprisingly warm and much more breathable than I thought they would be. While fishing I have dipped my hands into the water multiple times and my hands have stayed completely dry. The grip on the palm works well and has been great for holding a fly rod and net when I have been lucky enough to land a fish. The gloves are not too bulky to be able to keep them on for most activities and tasks as well which is a bonus. I believe these glove are ok to handle fish, according to Cross Point Gear, however I have been cautious and removed the gloves and wet my hand before handling any fish that I catch. (Fishing Pros chime in and comment your thoughts on best practice here.) Putting the gloves back on after getting my hands wet hasn't been an issue though and my hands warm right back up.
As for the socks, they have been just as good. Getting them on takes a bit of work. Kind of like putting on a pair of tight compression socks. However once on, just like the gloves they stretch to fit and I find that they act like compression wear and have kept achey feet and legs at bay. The socks are plenty warm for most occasions and the lowest of temperatures. They do breathe well however if you do wear a gore-tex type hiking boot or something similar your feet will get fairly sweaty. At leas mine did when wear them with a pair of Gore-tex lined Hoka hiking boots. The socks are super comfortable and will keep your feet dry in most conditions unless maybe if you decided to go swimming in them. But I have worn them with shoes, boots and fishing waders and they provide ample insulation and are for sure going to keep your feet warm and dry in any of these scenarios. Both the gloves and the socks seem super durable and haven't shown any signs of manufacturer defects or premature wear and tear at all. I'm stoked to keep using these over the winter during some winter hikes, fishing trips and bike rides to see how they hold up. These could be great for cold weather running as well. I feel like the price on both the gloves and the socks is right in line for the value they provide too.
I can't guarantee you will catch fish or come across any magical sunsets wearing these but if you want to pick some up hit up the links down below.
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