Mammut

Passion Light Glove - Men's

Lighter than expected but poor quality

I really wanted to like these gloves but found that they are quite lacking in a few important ways. These gloves are very lightweight and are the lightest "liner" gloves that I currently use. They were my go-to for cool weather running, nordic skiing, and ski touring. My hands generally run pretty cold and these are often not warm enough for me. When I start a run/ski/tour, my hands will generally be cold for a few minutes before my metabolism/bloodflow picks up but the time to warm up with these gloves is noticeably longer (again, because they're so light). These were really nice for the shoulder season runs where it was cold but not freezing and on really windy days. The touch screen pads worked well for the first few years (both index fingers ripped and stopped working). The fingers were a touch long for my hands but the most disappointing thing was the stitching along the base of the palm where the glove material hits the cuff. Pulling the glove off by the fingers put some tension across the stitching which eventually pulled the entire seam apart. This is the first time that the palm stitching gave out before the fingers did. If Mammut can fix the quality of the stitching (or reinforce that section), these gloves would easily be a 5 star lightweight glove.

Comfortable

I gave these to my mom as a gift and she said they’re her most comfortable gloves

Super warm

They are well made and comfortable. I purchased these gloves for when my boyfriend and I went to Iceland. Even when becoming damp the gloves managed to keep hands warm! They were thin enough to still have dexterity of fingers and store in a jacket pocket without becoming bulky… yet kept hands warm without being hot! After coming back from Iceland I did notice that one of the seams on the glove was coming apart… it was an easy fix!

Decent but not great.

All in all, these don't have a bad design, they just aren't perfect for any activity. I've used them over the last 6 months in multiple environments and activities including ice climbing, rock climbing (belaying), backcountry skiing, driving, hiking, etc. Pro: warm to weight ratio, retains insulation capabilities when wet, comfortable, nimble Cons : Gets wet VERY quickly, not very durable Conclusion: Too warm/think to be an effective liner, not protected from the elements enough to be a standalone in the backcountry. The ideal use for these is winter driving.

Overall, I think these gloves are excellent. They are primarily a wool glove, which means they punch a little bit above their weight in terms of warmth, but are also pretty breathable. They aren't ideal in highly windy conditions, because they are slightly porous. They've worked well for me even when they get a little bit wet, since wool maintains its ability to insulate even under wet conditions. And the palm, along with the tip of the index finger and thumb, have a nice leather finish for extra grip. The one issue is durability. I'm on my second pair now, as the wool slowly delaminates from the inner liner in high-wear areas, especially where I have held the edges of skis. But I did get two seasons of pretty constant use out of my first pair, so I can't complain too much.

Great gloves

Typical amazing Mammut construction. Touch screen friendly is no brainer and works well. Wool is nice, gloves are warm and do the trick. Thank you!

Very Comfy, Not Super Durable

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

xl

Height:

5' 9.5"

Weight:

192

I bought these in a brick and mortar store kind of on a whim. I took them up a winter trip up Mt Whitney mountaineers route. My crampons were sliding off my boot causing me fits, so I was trying to work with those (the straps require dexterity) and somewhere between that and putting my hands on the occasional rock (it was mostly snow covered), the index fingers both wore through the exterior exposing some inner layer, and a bit on the middle finger. This use has also basically torn off the index finger phone screen touch layer. To be fair to these gloves I don't think they're made for that kind of use. On the other hand, when you put these things on they're so soft and warm feeling you kind of just want to have them on all the time. Also, when they do get wet they continue to be reasonably warm. In the sun (like hanging from the outside of my pack) they dry out fast. I think for most people these will be nice down to the 15-30F range (a lot depends on how much heat you're generating, now windy it is, etc). I think if you don't beat on them, you'll probably love them, and you'd give them 5 stars. If you're the kind of person like me that as a kid often came home from playing outside with your clothes half destroyed, they might not be for you unless you have already grown up some. I have not.

Best wool gloves ever

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Truly enjoy these gloves. My hands are actually warmed the moment I put them on. They work with my touch screen devices as well. I measured my hand as recommended (do not measure tight but relaxed) and they truly do fit like a glove. The value is worth the price.

Surprisingly versatile gloves

Bought them for ski touring and they quickly took over as my go-tos for dog walks and cross country skiing too. They fit a bit big but extra space helps get them back on when they're wet out skiing, and they're still warm when wet. I often don't even switch into ski gloves during a full day on the mountain. My fingers have worn thin and I'm due for a replacement of the same, but they don't owe me anything.

Comfortable and warm

The gloves are exactly as advertised. My now go to gloves for temps -5 Celsius and above.