The Beal Rope Tech Gloves are made with a tough leather palm with a stretchy, breathable top that allows air through to provide comfort. These gloves have reinforcements in all of the right places like where the rope runs, while the finger gaps are designed with extra thin leather. The Beal Rope Tech are great for belaying.
The improved Metolius Belay Gloves are now made with a higher grade leather for better quality and durability, plus an updated pattern to ensure better fit. These gloves have a cowhide main body with triple-stitched, split cowhide palm reinforcement.
The Petzl Cordex are lightweight and durable belay/rappel work gloves with the precise fit and dexterity of a fine driving glove. High wear area such as the fingertips are protected by double-layered leather and the back is made with breathable, abrasion-resistant stretch nylon that provides comfort and fit. Low profile neoprene cuffs with Velcro closures feature a reinforced carabiner hole for attaching the gloves to a harness.
The Petzl Cordex Plus Belay Gloves are made with abrasion resistant stretch nylon in key flex areas so there is no loss of dexterity. They also feature leather and padding to protect against the heat generated from long rappels or lowers.