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Held Sambia Gloves

The Sambia is a dual/sport or ADV glove, featuring Kangaroo leather on the palm, hard knuckle protection, light breathable nylon material on back of hand.

Outer Shell:

  • Highly abrasion-resistant and tactile kangaroo leather palm
  • Spandex (95% polyamide, 5% elastane)
  • Colorfast and sweat-proof

Comfort/Features:

  • VELCRO® brand closure system on the cuff
  • Mesh on top of glove and fingers
  • Perforated finger layers

Protection:

  • Knuckle protection by hard plastic shells
  • Reinforcement on the edge of the hand with Superfabric
4.4 / 5
Bang For The Buck
4 / 5
Protection & Durability
4.2 / 5
Features
4.4 / 5
Comfort
4.6 / 5
Style
4.6 / 5
Air Flow
4.4 / 5
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Held Glove Sizing

Sizing Notes!

Sizing for Held Gloves is measured in your hand circumference. If between sizes, go down in sizing.

Sizing information is provided by the manufacturer and does not guarantee a perfect fit.

How To Measure

HC Hand Circumference Wrap a cloth measuring tape around your hand behind the knuckles, not including the thumb, keeping the tape snug. Measure both left and right hands and use the larger of the two measurements.
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Gauntlet gloves from now on...
The Held line of motorcycle gloves are definitely well made and comfortable. The truth is, I loved this glove -- until I went down.

I had a deer shoot through the trees and hit me like a linebacker, sweeping me off of my bike. I was out upon impact and did the rag doll tumble down the asphalt. I've since learned that whitetail deer can hit speeds of over 45mph and the one that hit me was running full-tilt!

The gloves protected my knuckles quite well but the undersize Velcro wrist fastener came loose and I received a very deep road rash on my right wrist.

I have learned my lesson and now wear gauntlet gloves summer and winter.
September 26, 2015
Ride:
2014 BMW K1600GTL
Bang For The Buck
3 / 5
Protection & Durability
3 / 5
Features
4 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Style
5 / 5
Air Flow
4 / 5
Poor quality
First of all. My gloves came out of the wrapping with two places where the stitching is loose.

In less the 2 weeks of mild riding. 3 other spots has had broken stitching. The build quality of these gloves are terrible. I do like the features and fit of them. It's a shame they are so cheaply made.
August 18, 2013
Ride:
2008 KTM 990 Adventure
Protection & Durability
3 / 5
Features
2 / 5
Comfort
2 / 5
Style
4 / 5
Fit
Small
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3 / 5
Disappointed
I had eagerly awaited these backordered gloves. I love my Held Steves, but the Sambia's were a total disappointment.

I ordered these for a 3 week cross country trip including Alaska. The seams on the inside of one of the gloves actually left abrasions and made my knuckle sore. The right hand was smaller in size than the left. The stitching on the left index finger opened up, and the seam on the right palm/thumb area also failed.

This is the first pair of gloves that I have actually thrown away rather than worn out.

Held should stick to producing gloves in Germany under stricter quality control than outsourcing to China.
August 22, 2012
Bang For The Buck
4 / 5
Protection & Durability
4 / 5
Features
4 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Style
3 / 5
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Air Flow
5 / 5
Post crash review
I took these gloves on a multi-day trip with the KTM 690 of mixed on-road, dirt road, and trails a few weeks ago and these gloves where great for all but the coldest parts (30-40 deg F). With any speed at all the gloves have plenty of airflow across the back of the hands and between the fingers. My palms did tend to get a bit sweaty in the really slow and hot sections however. No big deal, you certainly wouldn't want a mesh palm!

On the last day of the trip I had a tank slapper on-road at about 60 mph and came off pretty hard. The details of the crash are hazy to me but I gather that my right hand came down palm first and then rolled over so I was sliding with the back of my pinkie and ring finger against the road. The leather wrap part on the pinkie held up admirably, and in retrospect I would've liked it to extend further and cover more of my pinkie since the mesh didn't hold up at all. I would sacrifice the pinkie airflow for a more comprehensive leather piece. The palm of the glove has damage obviously, but basically held up well.

All things considered I think the gloves protected my hand pretty well. I ended up with a small broken wrist bone, half a fingernail missing on my ring finger, and a very deep abrasion on my pinkie, but it could have been so much worse.

I'm on the fence about buying the same gloves again or trying to find something with a bit more protection on the back of the hand, but I definitely recommend these gloves if you need something that flows a lot of air at the expense of some protection.
July 2, 2016
Ride:
2015 KTM 350 EXC-F
Bang For The Buck
5 / 5
Protection & Durability
5 / 5
Features
5 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Style
5 / 5
Air Flow
5 / 5
Held makes great gloves
I've been through dozens of pairs of gloves and since the first time I bought Held, I've never bought anything else. The feel on the controls is unparalleled and the durability is amazing. They look pretty awesome, too. The complete package of functionality and design. They really do, "fit like a glove".
October 20, 2014
Ride:
2012 BMW R1200GS Adventure
Bang For The Buck
5 / 5
Protection & Durability
4 / 5
Features
4 / 5
Comfort
4 / 5
Style
5 / 5
Fit
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Air Flow
5 / 5
Happy with these gloves
I was going through withdrawal from lack of riding gear purchases. I bought these for the summer commuting in Richmond, VA. It finally got into the 90s and it was hot riding home in the Roadcrafter. I needed a new pair of stylish gloves to accessorize my ATGATT look. I decided I wanted to get a pair of summer gloves without the gauntlet in an attempt to improve air flow through the cuffs and out the arm pit and back vents.

I have a pair of long Held gloves with the Kangaroo palm that I really like. These Sambia seemed to be similar and fit the need as close as I was going to get. I also was able to have a starting point as far as sizing with the old pair.

I called Revzilla to make sure the size was consistent across different models and ordered them the same size based on their recommendation. I have not had much luck ordering gloves online previously due to sizing issues from my unique hands I guess.

The package showed up in 1 business day and I now have a couple of commutes in them and could not be happier...well I could be happier about a lot of things but not motorcycle gloves. They seem to let the air flow up my sleeves better than the longer gloves as I had hoped. At least to my unscientific observational methods. It is still hot when it is in the 90s with high humidity but these are a big improvement and with the materials used are more comfortable in high temperatures then the all leather gloves,that leave the hands sweaty and clammy. I am very pleased so far. If they hold up like the pair I have I will be ecstatic in 5 years.

I am very happy with the gloves, the customer service, the speed of shipment and how fast they arrived. Revzilla surpassed my expectations. I recomend them and merchandise 110%.
May 30, 2013
Ride:
2009 BMW F800GS
Bang For The Buck
5 / 5
Protection & Durability
3 / 5
Features
4 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Style
5 / 5
Fit
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5 / 5
Sambia's vs RevIt's Sand 3 glove
I couldn't make up my mind which glove to get for the sweltering heat out here in Arizona, so I ordered the Sambia's and another brand by RevIt called the Sand 3.

When both arrived, I tried them on with a Held on one hand and the RevIt on the other. Let me just say I have 3 other pairs of gloves, all Held. This time I really wanted to stray to another brand and get the RevIt's......but it wasn't in the cards.

The Sambia's felt so much lighter, in fact it was immediate to me. Then I started to look at fit, finish, and lastly looks. The Helds have by far the better feel with the kangaroo, and were a better fit. I actually liked the RevIt's look just as much, but the pinkie has this funky immobile quality to it, so the Held's it was, again.

Fit--I measured at just over 9.2 inches at the palm so I ordered a size 9 praying they wouldn't be too small, but they are perfect. I don't like a lot of slack in my gloves so these work great. Held gloves break in like no other glove I've seen. I'm telling you, it's this kangaroo leather that does it. If you are riding in temps 75 degrees or above these will flow a ton of air, yet give great protection in the impact regions.

I recommend these for sure.
May 1, 2017
Purchased
 1 month ago
Ride:
2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848
Bang For The Buck
3 / 5
Protection & Durability
4 / 5
Features
5 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Style
5 / 5
Fit
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5 / 5
Great glove, love it.
This is my second pair of sambia's. I love them. Lightweight, flexible, and they flow a ton of air.
February 5, 2017
Purchased
 5 months ago
Bang For The Buck
4 / 5
Protection & Durability
4 / 5
Features
4 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Style
4 / 5
Air Flow
5 / 5
Very comfortable. Fits to size. Fingers very long...
I went with the size 8 (my palm is 7.5), so I sized up according the Revzilla's suggestion. I would say that this isn't accurate, I think I would have gone down a size to the size 7... the fingers are long for me, and on top of that I have some wiggle room in the palm. I don't necessary like my gloves skin tight, but then again I don't like them too loose, and for this glove with the soft leather and mesh top, I think maybe I could have just gone with the size 7. I guess I'll update my post when I get the size 7 (if they ever come back in stock!!) and let you know how they fit.
August 12, 2012
Ride:
2012 Harley Davidson FXDC/I Super Glide Custom
Bang For The Buck
5 / 5
Protection & Durability
5 / 5
Features
5 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Style
5 / 5
Air Flow
4 / 5
Quality glove
No stranger to Held gloves, this is probably my 6th pair. They fit just like I expected them to. They are very comfortable and have good protection where it's needed. They are on the expensive side, but in my experience Held's hold up very well and these should last a long time, so really when you factor in the expense to the longevity, the bang for your buck really is excellant.
July 17, 2012
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Got these a year ago and while I like them over all the wrist velcro does not hold closed at all. I am constantly refastening them. Overall there OK
Jay S on Jun 5, 2017
Revzilla's expert sales advice helped me quickly decide on this choice of gloves.
Duncan S on May 13, 2017
Got these a year ago and while I like them over all the wrist velcro does not hold closed at all. I am constantly refastening them. Overall there OK
Jay S on Jun 5, 2017
I'm Cuban....
Terry M on May 21, 2017
Revzilla's expert sales advice helped me quickly decide on this choice of gloves.
Duncan S on May 13, 2017
Good reviews from Anthony/Revzilla. However after having them less than a season, seams started to split. Maybe great initial quality, but doesn't hold up without even crashing.
Arthur A on Apr 9, 2017
Super comfortable and cool gloves for the Florida heat.
C H on Jan 10, 2017
awesome gloves.. been riding with them for 6 months and they are the most comfortable gloves I have owned.
William M on Nov 7, 2016
I already have a pair and I'm upgrading from my previous pair. Great glove, love them.
Tim O on Oct 19, 2016
I'm a big Held glove fan. Others may be as good, or better, but I've found what I like. This is on the lower end of their price scale, and is still a good glove.
Mark T on Aug 29, 2016
Needed something lighter for summer riding
Christopher B on Aug 6, 2016
Beefy ulna protection for a short cuff glove as well as super fabric on the palm side. Also heard great things about kangaroo leather. We'll see how the durability stands up but for now they are extremely comfortable They do break in but very slightly. Read reviews about sizing.
Alex C on Jun 27, 2016
I like Held but these fingers are too long.
A s on Jun 16, 2016
great ventilating glove.manufacturer makes some of the best gloves out there
Frank G on May 31, 2016
Best fit
B I on May 8, 2016
These are my favorite gloves of all time in warm weather, they flow air amazingly well.
matthew s on Apr 22, 2016
Outstanding features, good reviews, Held have an excellent reputation. Need some new summer gloves, $200 not in the budget, so here we are...
Dave M on Apr 5, 2016
I love the quality and fit of Held gloves - well worth the premium! These are great hot weather commuter gloves, good protection and the airflow from the knuckle vents is awesome.
unScarred on Mar 21, 2016
In my experience, I've owned 8-10 pair of Held gloves over the years, have travelled in all weather conditions for tens of thousands of miles, and no glove I have found matches the quality, feel, durability, and protection of Held products. I currently own a Held Jacket as well, and am equally pleased.
Sue W on Mar 11, 2016
i've got held winter gloves and these just make sense, used with heater grips these are great for summer and those spring/fall days with huge temperature differentials.
lowell T on Mar 4, 2016
Wanted to use with Klim Badlands jacket. Cuff on wrist interferes with the sleeve cuff on the jacket. It doesn't work well under and won't go over the sleeve. Lunate protection is good but scaphoid is not. Also hard knuckle is uncomfortable. Held sizing is not to chart at all. If the chart says you need a large you probably need an XL or XXL. Chart says I wear a 9 but I have ordered 10, 11 and they are too small now I am waiting for a size 12.
Roger D on Feb 19, 2016
would not purchase again, had to repair them twice due to leather seams coming unstitched. Repairs worked but it took quite some time so I purchased the fox bomber (for half the price of the Held). Haven't looked back, the bomber is now my favorite dualsport glove.
gabriel d on Feb 10, 2016
Was my second pair of Sambia gloves and I really like them except for the short gauntlet.
WTinJax on Aug 20, 2015
Increased protection when commuting/riding from Spring-Fall in Maryland. Read reviews of the quality from other riders and I have no argument. Good stuff.
nholland on Aug 7, 2015
I wanted warm weather gloves with a good amount of protection. I got what I wanted and more! very comfortable and at a good price point.
Jose Emiliano F on Jul 24, 2015
Good protection
Ronald C on Jul 12, 2015
I needed a vented glove with protection and these looked like they would work great
Robert S on Jun 26, 2015
Held always makes the best gloves. I ride a 98 r1100gs and definitely take some spills in the dirt. These gloves seem to be the best all around glove on the market for both dirt and street use.
chris j on Jun 14, 2015
Good warm weather gloves with breathability.
Mark P on Jun 12, 2015
Held has been a trusted glove since I first purchased a pair about four years ago. No pair has disappointed me yet.
Kenneth V on May 28, 2015
Klim construction is bomb proof
John V on May 24, 2015
Tried it in local store it fits well and loved the review video by Revzilla.
Nageshwar P on May 18, 2015
Based on the reviews and the video, I feel these gloves will not only be a good pair for adventure riding, but also for commuting (I live in West Texas, with extremely hot summers). Plus, the grey color is awesome.
James S on May 14, 2015
Excellent glove for warm to hot days. All day comfort. Works on my dual-sport bike or just street riding.
Drew108 on Apr 19, 2015
because reviews
Matt on Apr 6, 2015
I tried these on at a rally and they are basically just like the BMW GS Pro Rallye gloves, which I have and love.
T H on Mar 21, 2015
Looking for protection and fit. Good on both counts but poor stitching around the thumb came apart after about a year. Note that I did not wear these gloves exclusively for that time. Also the leather faded seriously in the Florida sun.
A s on Mar 2, 2015
QUALITY AND COMFORT PERFORMANCE
jaime g on Feb 10, 2015
revzilla review
Bronson1 on Feb 6, 2015
Great brand, I had a pair of this gloves a long time ago and i liked them a lot..
Antonio Z on Jan 30, 2015
great gloves for summer riding.
Rick R on Jan 28, 2015
Warm weather gloves with superior protection and features. Great air flow. I sized up due to concerns it would fit too snugly. Now I can easily wear a liner when the temps drop.
Richard M on Jan 26, 2015
I tried on in the store and really really liked them, even though I was looking to buy a full gauntlet that day. I ended up with the HELD EVO THRUX that day and was very happy, so a few months later I decided to order the SAMBIA as a short-cuff alternative, based solely on that fit experience and my recent experience with my new EVO THRUXs. My previous gloves were REV'IT (don't remember model) and the finger lengths didn't quite match my hand. Both HELDs I have fit well.
Royce K on Jan 11, 2015
My son in law said they are the best!!
Jacquelyne T on Dec 12, 2014
Held is a brand known for quality and although the fingers are too long for my hand, the rest of the glove fits perfectly. Anthony's review was spot on. A great glove and now my daily use glove.
Timothy R on Oct 31, 2014
This is my second pair. The first sustained a lot of punishment from rocks, mud, sand and sweat. No complaints. Great kit. Thanks, BC
William L C on Jun 28, 2014
The fit and price point
Leonard P on Jun 25, 2014
These are killer summer gloves - when they wear out, I'll be getting another pair. My favorite gloves. Held all the way...
bruce w on May 6, 2014
I wanted a cool breathable summer glove for riding on very hot days
K O on Apr 27, 2014
They don't actually work fit me so sold them
Patrick S on Apr 22, 2014
Held is awesome. Love them.
David P on Apr 22, 2014
Sent back. Poor quality control. Was shipped with separation at seam near thumb. To bad. I liked them.
Christopher T on Mar 16, 2014
I'm Cuban....
Terry M on May 21, 2017
Good reviews from Anthony/Revzilla. However after having them less than a season, seams started to split. Maybe great initial quality, but doesn't hold up without even crashing.
Arthur A on Apr 9, 2017
Does this glove has a Visor Wiper? It looks like it in the photos, but not in the review video. Was there an update/change in the product mid-cycle?
Thomas M on Jun 4, 2014
BEST ANSWER: Sort of. There is a flimsy piece of rubber on the index finger finger but I wouldn't say it actually works well as a visor wipe (especially when I compare it to my rev'it h2o gloves and the strip works awesome).
Does this gloves have the availability to control touchscreen devices like an iPhone?
Miguel M on Sep 21, 2014
BEST ANSWER: Hi Miguel, I have a nokia Lumia 920 and there is a setting on the phone to be able to use it with gloves. When I put it on the normal sensitivity, it was still working, definately not as smoothly, usable, but might be a little frustrating for any real use. Best answer I could give you hope it helps.
What happened to The namib?
A shopper on Sep 5, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I think you mean the Sambia glove. This is the picture depiciton contained herein. I dont think I've ever heard of a KLIM Namib glove. BUt the Sambia is a great dual sport, adventure glove and Revzilla still carries such. I had a pair of these for well over 3 years and even after having both hands stitched up (gloves that is), I use the pair often in fair weather. My pair has well over 10k miles on them and no material wear thrus at all.
How do these fit women?
My wife has glove envy but wears a 7-9 depending on the brand & cut
A shopper on May 30, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Sorry, but don't have an answer for you. I do know however they "fit" very close to the hands/fingers.