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Rippin' Rider Preview: Hotfingers Gloves & Mitts
Cold Weather Gloves and Mittens for Active Teens, Kids & Tots
Hotfingers makes high quality winter sports gloves and mittens for the whole family using branded materials (such as Gore-Tex(r), Dupont, Thinsulate(tm), etc.) offered at a great value. Hotfingers has one of the most extensive lines of children's gloves with prices ranging from $10-$40. Hotfingersgloves.com .
Kids will love the new styles, which combine fashion and function. Fun colors in fuchsia, celery, orange, light pink, light blue and more; and cool features such as hidden pockets and soft nose wipes are sure to be a hit, while keeping kids' hands warm, dry and comfortable.
The Pro Junior collection introduces several new styles and updated colors using the same technical materials as in the adult gloves. The Web Master glove combines Thinsulate insulation with a fleece 2-in-1 lining to keep hands warm and dry. It is available in full colors kids will want to wear and a price that parents can afford. It features a quick release strap, barrel lock cuff and even a nose wipe.
The Gore Glove Jr. is a versatile glove made from Gore-tex to protect kids from the harsh winter elements, keeping hands warm and dry. It is fully waterproof and windproof, perfect for cold, wet conditions. It is also available in a mitt for extra warmth. It features a fleece storm cuff, quick release strap and diamond grip palm.
The Jiller Mitt is perfect for a day on the slopes or playing in the snow. A soft micro peach shell and waterproof/windproof insert keeps winter's elements out. The fun snowflake design, wrist and seven color options add to this mitt's appeal. It features an elastic snow cuff and fleece trim. It is available in a variety of colors including pink, hot pink, plus neutral greys, blue and beige.
The Ripster Jr. has a Dimex & Taslan nylon shell with a diamond grip palm. The Thermore insulation makes it windproof and waterproof. It featues folled fingers, pull cord cuff, hoo & loop strap. It comes in solid or two-toned colors including the trendy grey and orange and tonal blues.
The Transport Jr.'s shell is made from Ottoman with diamond grip palm. The fleece and Hotloft insulation makes the insert windproof and waterproof. It features rolled fingers, strap back, pull cord cuff and has contrast piping. The glove is also available in a Transmitt mitten version. Both come in a variety of solid colors with highlighted piping.
The Kids Crew Tot collection is one of the most extensive programs for toddlers in the market offering ten models to keep little hands dry and toasty. The Hotstuff glove is a fleece glove with diamond drip palm. It features Thinsulate and TR-2, making the insert windproof and waterproof. Soft and cozy, the mitt also features a wrist strap and is available in a mitten version as well.
The Lucky Mitt's insert is windproof and waterproof. The mitt features a wide secure hook and loop strap, nose wipe and even a hidden pocket. It comes in a variety of colors with unique styling. It also comes in a glove version.
The Turbo Mitt has a micro-peach shell with safety grip palm. With Thermore insulation it is windproof and waterproof. It features a snow gasket cuff, easy zip closure with a cover and comes in cool colors.
Our Rippin' Riders Kids Testing Team will be testing these gloves this season. To be a tester, join at RippinRiders.com. For more on Hotfingers gloves see their website at Hotfingersgloves.com.