Ultimate Performance Reflective Running Gloves Review
DISCLOSURE -THIS ITEM WAS GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THE REVIEW. ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE THE REVIEWER’S OWN.
Reviewed by Amanda Hayes
Running is a very popular pastime at the moment, and going into winter and those long dark nights, you need to keep warm & be seen. I have several friends and family that run either to keep fit, or as in the case of my son, as training for competitions, so being offered the Ultimate Performance running gloves to review was an excellent opportunity to check them out as a Christmas gift. Trainers are too expensive to gift, and most people already have a favourite comfortable pair of socks or woolly hat, so this was a chance to try an alternative present at an affordable price point.
Ultimate Performance do two types of gloves, a standard running glove and a reflective pair, which are the ones I was sent to try out. I was initially surprised they were black, but on closer inspection you could see the small square reflective dots all over the backs of the hand and fingers. Whilst they look black they change colour when the light shines on them. The gloves are branded in silver writing below the knuckles, its reasonably large, but discreet and doesn’t stand out too much until the light shines on it. The inner palm side of the glove is covered with a non-stick silicon pattern, which really does give them superior grip. When I put my hand inside, I was taken straight away with how warm and cosy they are, especially as they aren’t big and bulky, but soft and almost like a neoprene. They have a brushed lining that is comfortably warm without making you sweaty when you heat up during a run, they are excellent at moisture wicking, so you don’t get damp & cold, which in turn helps regulate your body temperature.
The gloves come in 5 sizes, from XS to XL, and the medium I was sent is around a size 8, just slightly too big for me in the fingers, but still comfortable to wear, a small is probably more suitable for the average lady. My son found that the silicon grip held his torch firm whilst he ran, with no slippage. The index finger has a touch pad tip, so you don’t have to take your gloves off to use your phone, audio player or tracker, which is really useful in cold weather and the thumb has a soft wipe back. Something commonly seen in ski gloves, it’s great for wiping your nose, glasses, or mopping your brow whilst out & about. Being 100% polyester, with anti bacterial fibres, they are easy to care for, being hand washable at up to 30 degrees, just drop in a bowl of warm water and drip dry, do not iron, dry clean or use bleach.
I tried with zero luck to get a photo in the dark to show the gloves catching the light in the various different colours, but rest assured they are ultra-reflective and really enhance visibility from oncoming traffic making them super safe.
The Ultimate Performance reflective running gloves are the perfect gift for those that are out and about in low light. Also useful for cycling & horse riding, they provide superior grip and warmth whilst keeping you seen & safe from traffic. A great buy for those who don’t let the dark nights stop them enjoying their hobbies.
Rating: 5/5
RRP: £27
For more information or to buy, visit www.upmedical.co.uk