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Review on ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Unleash the Power of Mountain Hardwear Cloud Shadow Gore Tex: Ultimate Performance Gear! by David Underberg

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great "spring " gloves for many reasons. Price. just one question. (Compare with Marmot)

I've always worn lightweight "spring" gloves for winter activities, regardless of the season or temperature. I think my limbs just don't get cold. My previous gloves were leather Marmot Spring Gloves, which I really liked. I think these MHWs are superior and might be the perfect gloves, at least for me. Here's why: 1. Lightweight: Because they're designed for warmer "spring" temperatures, they're very light. But even in this category, they seem less bulky than some others. My groundhog felt a little bulkier/heavier, especially when wet.2. Nice/clever features: I think I missed the huge loops on the cuffs - they make them easier to put on! The clip that holds them together comes in handy so they don't get lost in your bag. Fingers that can touch the screen work well (although the thickness of the gloves is enough to use the phone with precision is still difficult). I'm not sure about the loop on the back of the ring finger, but I've seen it come in handy.3. Thin: You mention some kind of special technology that makes the gloves thin, with fused/less choppy layers - and it seems to work well here! They feel comfortable and are thin - in a good way - and the inner layer doesn't move too much compared to other gloves (it's not perfect, especially in the thumb area, there can be a slight crease, but not too much bad, especially if you use a loop to pull.) 4. Fit: I'm 6'0 225 but my arms are pretty average (or a bit skinny) and the size Large fits me. like a glove. If you have fat fingers or large hands, you may want to go up a size (or just measure carefully according to the sizing guide). Quality: Construction looks good, materials feel premium, stitching looks good, etc. Palm materials feel nice and grippy, but only time will tell how they wear. My previous gloves had leather palms and even when I waterproofed the leather it got heavier and wetter after a long day on the slopes. I think they will not have this problem! In terms of performance, I haven't had a chance to use them in really cold conditions yet, but I'll upgrade when I can. I expect they will work fine although I'm interested to see how waterproof they actually are. The only feature I can miss on my marmots is the nose pad on the back of the thumbs, which of course is pretty rough. but also very handy when you suddenly need it. However, the nose wipe never seems to hold up well (I've had Burton and Marmots gloves that have it, neither of them held up), so it's probably best not to use it. There are no real flaws. They seem like the perfect gloves to me. A little warmth, thin profile, good performance, durable materials, waterproof etc. The only thing is that the price is obviously quite high. I think I paid about $40 for my groundhogs and there are many similar gloves on the market (not gore-tex) that cost half as much as these. It depends on you. Are you looking for the "perfect" glove made of the highest quality materials or is something else enough for you? Overall these gloves seem like a great pair if you're like me and don't need a lot of warmth. Featured!

Pros
  • DURABILITY: Non-slip synthetic palm wraps index finger for added durability.
Cons
  • makes me angry