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Product Reviews: Men's Running & Cycling Gloves

From Kevin Fonger, A MapMyFitness Team Member
As featured in the December 2007 Newsletter

Looking for a good pair of running or cycling gloves? For any active person who wants to workout during the winter season, big bulky gloves no longer cuts it. New man-made performance fabrics have been designed to solve this problem so now gloves are thinner and lightweight.

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	Brooks Vapor Dry Glove Features and Benefits: - Moves moisture away from hands for dry comfort - Finger grips - Soft, terry wiping surface - Magnet holds gloves together Review: These gloves were a joy to run in. When running in the cold, your nose runs more than your legs do at times and it is nice to have something soft to wipe it with -- That's where the softer terry fabric on thumb and pointer finger comes in handy. This is also part of the Brooks line of products that has neon green to keep you visible while running at night. The magnets on the cuffs are great to keep your gloves together. Price: $28 5% OFF @ Shop.com - Buy Now!
	Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch Glove Features and Benefits: -Reflective logo for night visibility -Dry wicking material - Warm, flexible fleece Review: The Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch Glove is a staple for those involved in the outdoors. The seams within the gloves are minimal and they fit your hands perfectly. Although many use these gloves for spring skiing, they are the perfect gloves for running. They were one of the testers' top-rated gloves. Price: $27 10% OFF @ BackCountry.com - Buy Now!
	Asics Thermopolis Glove Features and Benefits: -Terry surface on thumbs and outside -Reflective logo for night running -Boxed finger design Review: The Asics Thermopolis glove is a great-fitting glove. It is wind and water resistant for running in less-than-desirable conditions. The terry cloth fabric on the thumbs comes in handy when you have a running nose and they are soft to the touch. Price: $25 Asics.com - Buy Now!
	Pearl Izumi Shine Wind Mitt Features and Benefits - Silicone cover for added warmth and wind protection - Reflective piping and logo for visibility at night - Silicone-screened palms for grip -Dry wicking material Review: The pearl Izumi Shine Wind Mit is a glove with neon green mit for visibility and wind protection. The mitt is ideal for the beginning of a run when your hands are cold. When your hands warm up, you can stash the mitt inside its own little pocket in the glove. The grips on the palm help out when you want to do anything functional, such as put your key in your door after a run without having to take off your gloves. Price: $30 ParagonSports.com - Buy Now!
	Craft Split Finger Glove Features and Benefits: - Removable fleece glove liner - Velcro closure - Terry cloth on thumb - Split fingers for cycling Review: This glove is quite different from the rest of the gloves in this review. It is primarily made for cycling with split fingers. These gloves were tested down to 20 degrees and performed great while riding. With a windproof shell on the glove, it kept my finger warm at high speeds. Price: $50 ParagonSports.com - Buy Now!

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