Lizard Skins Aramus Elite gloves

These Aramus Elite summer mitts from Lizard Skins are comfortable and well made, easy to put on and off, and a decent price for a quality mitt.

• Pros: Comfortable, easy to wear, well made
• Cons: Nothing really

For track use, or if you don't like any padding, the Aramus Elites are probably worth your time checking out. Made from AX suede on the palm and a breathable mesh on the back of the hand, with the usual towelling strip, the materials are soft against the skin, with a Velcro strap for a snug fit.

The fingers are longer than most mitts I've worn, giving a little extra grip on the bars and, in my case, preventing my wedding ring from taking chunks out of the bar tape.

Between the fingers are two decently sized finger pulls which made pulling the gloves off without them turning inside out a doddle – some gloves I have worn have had these but were far too small and fiddly.

Size-wise they were spot on, the size L tested being just right for my hands (not mine in the pics). This is usually the case but I have found some brands can be wildly different and way too small (usually) or too big.

In use they did a great job, providing a nice amount of grip on the bar, which increased somewhat when the suede was damp. They were comfortable from the off and stayed that way on day-long rides. The towelling strip was as useful as ever, especially in the hot weather we've been enjoying and, as mentioned, getting them on and off was easy so cafe stops were a little more refined, whereas in the past I've not bothered if they were a pain to remove.

Also thanks to the hot weather, the mitts were washed multiple times, in the machine with Halo sports liquid. As long as you remember to strap down the Velcro (otherwise they will stick to anything else in the wash) they came out looking like new, and air-dried outside they were supple and ready to go again.

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After a few weeks' wear and a bit of abuse they've held up really well, with no stitching coming undone or holes appearing anywhere, and look like they will last at least two seasons if not more. At £25 they sit in the average price range for a good pair of mitts but can be had for less online, making them a good buy.

Verdict

Comfortable and well made summer mitts for those who prefer no padding and simplicity