Is the Troy Lee Designs AIR Glove Worth It for Mountain Biking?

Here's where the design earns its name. Instead of a full glove of thick synthetic leather, the top of the hand is built from micro-mesh, an open-weave fabric that lets air pass straight through instead of trapping it against your skin. That's the whole point of the ventilation: heat and sweat move out as you ride, so your palms stay drier and your grip on the bar stays consistent instead of degrading over a long climb or a hot afternoon. The cuff is compression molded and lined on both sides, which does two things at once: it holds its shape so it doesn't flop or bunch under a jacket sleeve, and it seals against your wrist without needing a strap you have to fuss with mid-ride. The fingertips carry touchscreen fabric, so you can check a route without stripping a glove off at a trailhead. And because the design is ambidextrous, there's no left-hand or right-hand cut to get wrong when you're ordering a size.