Reinforced Thumb and Index Finger Crotch
The Black Diamond Crag Half-Fingers features a durable design that is reinforced in all of the right areas. The thumb and index finger crotch is extremely durable so that it can fight off rips and friction tears from contact with your ropes.

We also like the synthetic leather material that is used for the palm as this offers up a durable base that will not easily rip or tear. And with a breathable mesh fabric on the backside of the hand, you will enjoy a healthier airflow that works to cut down on the sweatiness of your palms. These are no intended for ice climbing.
We award points for durability and materials here.

Knuckle Padding
The Black Diamond Crag Half-Fingers are designed specifically for those climbers who go crag climbing. This means shoving your hands into the crabs of rocks in order to get a hold. This also means torture for your knuckles.

Thus, these babies provide an extra layer of padding just around the knuckles to cut down on the overall bulk of the glove, and to give you the necessary padding you need to protect your knuckles from serious damage. We award points for comfort here.

We also like that these come with a hook and pull closure featuring strong velcro and that there is a pull-on loop for easy on and off action. We award points for comfort and fit here.

Cost and Value
The Black Diamond Crag Half-Fingers ring up at the bottom of our price range and we love their value because they are a great introductory option for those who are getting into climbing. They are very affordable and work well in terms of breathability and protection.

And while they offer reinforced sections, some of the stitching was reviewed as less than perfect, so you may have to replace these more often than you would with a more premium pair.

Reinforced with Goat Skin
The Intra-FITs are designed with a mix of materials for optimal performance.
This product is soft and flexible to the touch as it is comprised of goatskin of premium grain quality. That means this product will flex with your hand’s natural movements while also providing excellent durability.

You will also enjoy the spandex which is flexible and breathable for less sweaty palms, as well as the extra padding in the palms which helps to safeguard against rope burns and abrasions. We award points for materials, durability, and comfort here.

Anatomically Curved Fingers
The Intra-FITs also come with a uniquely curved finger feature that matches the natural anatomy of the human hand. This natural curvature helps to achieve a more realistic grip and a more natural movement of your hand. This increases the comfort and fit of the product so we award points here.

And we like the velcro and neoprene cuff, as well as the carabiner loop so that you can always have these ready and by your side while you’re scaling the mountain.

Cost and Value
The Intra-FITs ring up in the middle of our price range and we love their value because they offer full protection which is useful in a variety of different climbing contexts. We also like the mix of materials as this helps with comfort and flexibility.

100% Leather
The Petzl CORDEX Lightweight is made with a double layer of 100% leather. This double layer works to provide the right amount of padding and protection needed with rappelling and when belaying.

We also like that the back is finished with stretchy nylon that works to drive down the weight of the gloves while increasing their breathability at the same time, so we award points for comfort and materials here.

Ergonomic Cut
The Petzl CORDEX Lightweight features an ergonomic cut that blends the need for protection with the need for free and natural movement of the hands. We award points for fit here.
There is nice flexibility to these within their protective structure and they are also reinforced in the high-fiction areas of the palms and thumb and pointer finger crotch. We award points for durability and comfort here.

Plus, we like the carabiner hole so that you can keep your gloves as your side and ready for the draw whenever you need them.

Cost and Value
The Petzl CORDEX Lightweight rings up at the very top of our price range but we love its value because they are very durable and because they provide a super snug and comfortable fit, which makes them well worth the investment in our book.

Takes the Place of Tape
The Ocun Crack is one of the most minimal products on our list. It stands here to take the place of taping and chalking your hands before each project.

Thus, these are not intended for rappelling as they will not provide the protection against friction. Instead, these are meant to protect the back of your hands and tops of your palms from rips and tears. We award points for fit and comfort here.

Suede Microfiber
The Ocun Crack is made from suede microfiber which is both durable and soft to the touch. It will mold to the shape of your hand and works to provide more responsiveness as well.

And because the velcro closure locks inside, you won’t have to worry about it snagging on a rock while you’re climbing and coming undone. We award points for materials and fit here.

Cost and Value
The Ocun Crack rings up at the top of our price range and we love their value because they offer the perfect minimalist design that protects the most sensitive areas of your hand while still giving you the comfort and feel of the rock for a secure grip.

That being said, some reviewers found that the closure loops are not so durable, so we dock a few points here for that.

All Cow-Hide
The Metolius Full Finger Belay is made from cow-hide that is flexible and durable at the same time. The outer is made from a strong hide that is comfortable to the touch, and the palm and crotch are reinforced with split cow-hide as well as triple stitching to ensure that you can enjoy these for seasons to come.
We award points for materials, comfort, and durability here.

Great for Rappelling and Belaying
The Metolius Full Finger Belay is, as the name suggests, ideal for belaying and rappelling. The fit is snug enough for comfort and molds to your hand’s unique shape.

And we like the hook and closure loop finished with durable velcro so you can be sure these won’t come loose on the way down. Plus, we like the carabiner loop that means you can always have these close at hand when you’re ready to put them on. Points for fit and comfort here.

Cost and Value
The Metolius Full Finger Belay rings up at the top of our price range and we love its value because they are made of super durable and flexible materials that will ensure a long life’s worth of use out of them.

Double Wide Elastic
The Singing Rock Chocky Jamming features velcro closure that is secured by a double-wide and layered elastic band. This allows for a super-secure and snug fit that won’t budge when you’re climbing so you can feel safe and supported. We award points for materials, comfort, and fit here.

Responsive Rubber Composition
The Singing Rock Chocky Jamming is made out of a rubber material that allows for freedom of movement in the hands while also delivering high-friction. This means that when you’re shoving your hands into crags, the rubber works to create friction and hug the rocks of the crag tightly. More points for material here.

Cost and Value
The Singing Rock Chocky Jamming rings up at the top of our price range and we like its value because it replaces the need for tape which is not reusable and allows for more friction and secure contact while still having the secure feel of the rocks under your fingers.

Breathable Back
The Outdoor Research Fossil Rock delivers a breathable back panel that has just the right amount of stretch so that you can enjoy a snug fit that also moves with you naturally. We award points for materials and fit here, as well as for comfort.

Leather and Split-Suede
The Outdoor Research Fossil Rock features an all-leather palm that is accented with split-suede panels for extra insulation against rope burns and for extra gripping and friction power at the palm and fingers. We award points for materials and durability here.

Cost and Value
The Outdoor Research Fossil Rock rings up at the top of our price range and we like their value because they hold together nicely for their price and they are comfy for the wearer as well.

Synthetic Leather and Mesh
The Metolius Belay Slave is made using a synthetic leather palm and fingers. The back (and the back of the fingers as well) is made of mesh to ramp up breathability on these full-finger gloves.

The mesh also works to deliver a bit more flexibility, though the gloves to do not fit as snugly as their genuine leather counterparts. We take some points for fit and materials here.

Solid Closure
The Metolius Belay Slave features a solid closure that is a hook and loop and which secures with sturdy velcro. Reviewers find that this feature holds up well. We give points for durability here.

Cost and Value
The Metolius Belay Slave rings up in the middle of our price range and we like its value because it’s a step above the budget brands in terms of longevity and also provides decent protection from burns when belaying.

Gripping Power
The Singing Rock Grippy features a palm and fingers that are made of split-suede panels. These panels work as an added barrier against heat friction and they also provide extra gripping power so you can get a steady hold. We award points for materials and comfort here.

Pull Loop
The Singing Rock Grippy comes complete with a pull loop that makes getting these on and off a breeze. We also like the velcro closure, though it has been noted to snag on rocks during climbs. We take a few points to fit here.

Cost and Value
The Singing Rock Grippy rings up in the middle of our price range and we like its value because these hold up to heat and use fairly well and are a bit less expensive than other all leather options.

Kevlar Threads
The Seibertron Half-Finger Padded is reinforced with kevlar thread at the palm and fingers so that you can enjoy these budget gloves for longer. There is also a carabiner loop and an easy pull tab on the fingers to remove the gloves quickly. We give points for materials and durability here.

Padded Palm
The Seibertron Half-Finger Padded offers, just as you might guess, extra padding in the palm. This serves to fight against hand fatigue so that you can extend your climbing hours in comfort. We award points for comfort and fit here.

Cost and Value
The Seibertron Half-Finger Padded rings up at the bottom of our price range and we like its value because it is a great entry-level glove that will hold up better than some other budget brands on the market.