Mitt reviewed: Shred All-Mountain Protective Mittens Black
Mitten size: Medium
Rider specs: 5’9″ 180 lbs
Intended Use: Snowboarding, Snow Sports
Retail Price: $99.00
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for a protective mitten that will lighten the blow from impacts with branches, rocks, and hard snow conditions. These low profile mittens work in most riding conditions.
Features from SHRED.:
- SIZE: , XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge
- SLYTECH™ SHOCK ABSORPTION technology from SHRED. protects your hands from the cold elements, but also from branches, hard snow, and rocks. SLYTECH™ SHOCK ABSORPTION offers unrivaled impact energy absorption around your knuckles and thumb while PRIMALOFT® insulation provides exceptional warmth. And to enhance comfort and performance, they feature a nose wipe and GRIP CONTROL on the palm.
Technology:
SLYTECH™ SHOCK ABSORPTION | Our proprietary foam intelligently and progressively adapts to different forces and impact speeds for thorough protection—even in low energy crashes. Simply put, it stays flexible when you ride but hardens to protect you when you crash.
PRIMALOFT® Insulation | Ultra-fine microfiber insulation that is warm, soft, and lightweight.
CONSTRUCTION | Knuckle and thumb protection with SLYTECH™ Foam | Soft fleece nose wipe
MATERIAL | SLYTECH™ Foam | PRIMALOFT® insulation | GRIP Control
Review:
I’m always a fan of snowboarding in mittens. Riding in different conditions from park, all mountain, and powder conditions you run into different obstacles that may injure your hands. The SHRED. all mountain protective mittens are geared toward keeping your hands protected from the elements and the potential impacts that can happen while you’re riding. These mittens, in black with orange accents, are low profile with enough insulation to keep your hands warm during cold conditions (I’ve used them in temps down to 0 degrees fahrenheit) and into the upper 30s to low 40s.
Your knuckles and thumb are protected by SHRED. SLYTECH™ shock absorption which you’ll hardly even notice, until you hit a random tree branch or smack some hard snow with your knuckles and don’t really even notice. They really lighten the blow to your hands, and you don’t lose any dexterity with these mittens. The only time I notice the SLYTECH™ protective material is around my thumb when it’s very cold out and it’s slightly stiff. Otherwise these mittens are warm, dry, and very comfortable. They are slightly snug around the wrist, I still am wearing the same size as my other mittens, it’s just a little more effort to put the mittens on in the coldest temperatures. These mittens are low profile and you will be able to wear them under your jacket cuff, the black and orange accents are a great touch with the SHRED. logo on your knuckles. The palm material has stayed intact with no issues from putting my hands down on eurocarving and the stitching has held up as well, something I’ve found isn’t the case in other mittens. These mittens are grippy too so you’ll be able hold those nose and tail grabs easily. They are a great protective mitten at a slightly higher price point, but in my opinion well worth it!
Overall Impressions
I am very impressed with the SHRED. All-Mountain Protective Mitten, if you want some extra protection on your hands while riding these are a great option. They have a unique style and are low profile so no one will notice the protective material. They are warm, dry, and comfortable. These mittens are durable and will last you several seasons if taken care of properly.
Pros
- Great hand protection
- Low Profile
- Great style
- Durable
- Good waterproof/breathability
Cons
- Slightly snug around the wrist, more so than other mittens I’ve used
| Price: |  (4.8 / 5) |
| Performance: | (4.8 / 5) |
| Design: | (4.8 / 5) |
| Overall: | (4.8 / 5) |