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UOG TOP PICK - Simple, lightweight and effective, we have made these low-profile Gloves one of our Top Picks. Suited to fast hikers and trail runners, they protect you from the elements when needed and pack away small when the weather clears. Touch screen compatible and with a handy nose wipe on the back of the glove, they have a few additional features for such a light and streamlined glove.
Inov8 says
Take the chill off with the RACE ELITE GLOVE. These warm, lightweight running gloves are perfect for training and racing in cold conditions.
Stretchy, comfortable fabric forms a natural fit around your hands, keeping your hands warm and protected. Lightweight, and easily carried when not being worn, the RACE ELITE GLOVE is suitable as part of mandatory kit when race directors decide that you need to carry gloves.
These running gloves feature a silicon print on the palms for extra grip when scrambling or climbing over obstacles, making them ideal companion for the trails.
Fingertip padding allows you to operate touch-screen devices such as your phone or watch, without removing the glove.
The stretchy, close fit of the gloves also means they can be worn under a waterproof mitt, if conditions get wet.
Our Verdict
Inov8's Race Elite Glove do exactly what you need them to. They provide a decent amount of warmth, enough protection from the elements and pack small. They are perfect for running in colder conditions as they can easily be stowed in a pocket until needed or once you've worked up a sweat on the trails.
There is enough silicone grip across the fingers and palms for holding onto phones etc securely and they have touch screen compatible thumb and index finger tips. The elasticated cuff makes pulling them on and off easy whilst it also keeps them in place. There is a pleasing amount of soft towel effect on the thumbs for wiping your nose on the chilly outings too.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Stay protected: Ensures hands remain warm and protected when running on colder days with a stretchy, comfortable fabric and natural fit.
- Mobile device friendly: Finger-tip padding has been designed so a runner can operate a mobile device without taking the gloves off.
- Get extra grip: Silicone print detail on the palms provides extra hand-hold grip when scrambling over rocks.
- Lightweight and easy to carry when not being worn.
- Race ready: Suitable as part of mandatory kit when race directors rule gloves must be carried.
Specifications
- Small pair weighs: 32g
- Medium pair weighs: 36g
- Large pair weighs: 39g
- XLarge pair weighs: 45g
Material
- Main material: 85% POLYAMIDE / 15% ELASTANE
- Elasticated cuff: 45% POLYAMIDE / 28% ELASTANE / 27% POLYESTER
- Thumb back: 80% COTTON / 20% POLYESTER
