Weather Resistance
Weather resistance is the only circumstance where my pair of Kincos significantly fall behind the pack. This is primarily due to the previously mentioned canvas backing and shouldn’t be an issue with full leather models like the 901.
This cotton blend cover doesn’t do the trick when subjected to rain or prevailing winds. Water soaks right in and can lead to clammy hands, while wind cuts right through in ways that a GoreTex model would prevent.
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The leather is a different story. It’s hard to compete with a well-cared-for leather glove when it comes to keeping your hands safe and dry in winter conditions. It also goes a long way towards durability, which we’ll cover below. The palm and fingers of Kinco gloves hold up, no matter how many snow pits I’ve dug, snowballs I’ve made, or I’ve scraped out of the toe piece of my binding.
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The only caveat is that keeping a pair of leather gloves waterproof requires a bit of proactivity on your end. You need to keep up with your treatment regimen; otherwise, you’ll end with a much soggier experience.
Durability and Materials
This model of Kinco is truly a tale of two textiles. Pigskin and canvas are an unlikely pairing for a ski glove, but then again, this model was probably never intended to be seen on a mountain. While this might be the root of some performance issues, Kinco gloves outcompete many industry leaders when it comes to toughness and longevity.
Much of this has to do with pig leather’s durable and pliable qualities. When it comes to pure attrition under stress, synthetic and cow leather shells can’t keep up. Apart from critical seam failures, the longer you wear it down, the more comfortable the glove becomes.
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In the real world, this translates to industry professionals tallying seasons on their Kincos like days scratched into a cell wall. I actually found mine hiking under a lift line postseason, sitting in a pile of rotten slush. With the break-in period handled, a few coats of Nikwax and they were actually better than new. This brings me to the treatment process.
Break-In and Upkeep
Your new, stiff work gloves have a considerable break-in period, nothing as extreme as we’ve from expedition grade models that we’ve tested. Fortunately, you can hasten the process with a little bit of effort upfront in the form of a liberal application of wax sealants like Nikwax or Sno-Seal.
Treating a new pair of gloves helps with some initial stiffness and goes a long way towards making a better first impression weather-resistance-wise. It’s essential to keep up with this process any time you notice your gloves starting to dry out. You should do it at least a couple of times every season for the best results.
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