if you're a ski racer looking for a pair of gloves or mittens that protect the back of your hands and your thumbs while providing unparalleled abrasion resistance and durability, the SHRED. Ski Race Protective Gloves or the SHRED. Ski Race Protective Mittens are the perfect choice. Their SLYTECH™ Foam offers unrivaled impact energy absorption around your knuckles and thumb while PRIMALOFT® insulation provides exceptional warmth. The gloves also feature SUPERFABRIC® armor plates on the back of the hand, overlay panels for compatibility with arm guards, a tacky grip layer on the palm, and a nose wipe for additional comfort. Ski with confidence and unleash your potential