Review: Pearl Izumi Shine Wind Mitt

I've come to the conclusion that I actually have quite a bit of Pearl Izumi stuff, and it didn't even happen deliberately.  It just so happened that they made stuff that's function seemed to fit with what I needed. Such as the socks, I needed new socks, they were cheap and when they got here I was actually pleasantly surprised.  Same thing with my jacket, which I'll probably talk about next week.

But today's post is about a pair of mitts that I got back during last years marathon weekend to help and combat the unnecessary dump of snow that mother nature gifted us with last year right before I was supposed to run outside for a pretty long time.

Shine Wind mitt

They're actually a pair of gloves that have a stowable mitt covering that actually does wonders for blocking out the wind when it does start blowing. Here's the product description from Pearl Izume:

Our favorite all-season running glove, the Shine Wind Mitt includes a stowable wind mitt that provides wind protection for fingers while providing high visibility.

• P.R.O. Thermal fabric is warm, soft and breathable
• Stowable mitt keeps fingers out of the wind
• Reflective piping and logo for superior visibility
• Silicone-screened palm for excellent grip
• Lightweight and packable

So lets talk about them, or at least my experiences with them. I've actually quite enjoyed them and they've also frequently doubled up as a pair of second gloves that go underneath when I'm out biking and so far they've been really good.  They are actually surprisingly warm and my brother complains of having cold fingers when he's wearing even thicker gloves than I am, so it is definitely warm.  During the marathon last year I found myself always constantly taking them off because I thought it was warm enough, only to realize that it's actually quite cold and the gloves are just superbly warm.  After having them for a year, certain things that are enjoyable is the extra grip that you get on the underside which is great for opening stuff, or grabbing a water bottle etc.  One complaint that I do have is that one of the seams on my right hand busted open, but I mean that's a relatively easy fix, and probably results from the way I just pull off the gloves.

You can get these at your local running store, or online and will probably run you somewhere about 30 bucks.  For what you pay? A great pair of gloves that will keep you warm

~Cheers