Brooks Reflective Fusion Midweight Glove Review

The Brooks Reflective Fusion Midweight gloves are great for cool weather runs. I use them mostly in the 35-45 degree range. If you're on the upper temperature end, you might find that you only need them for a 5-10 minute warmup session. As you get closer to freezing temps, these really just aren't the right gloves. 

There is a mesh vent on the palm that helps the glove breathe when needed. The fabric around the thumbs tends to let through a bit more cold air than I would prefer, even for a midweight glove. 

Since you will most likely be wearing these in the Fall and Winter months, you will appreciate the reflective strip along the back of the glove. I usually wear a headlamp if it's too dark out; however, I occasionally encounter some low-traffic crossings, and they have helped drivers who might be coming from the side to see me more easily.

I have listed Tech Compatibility as both a pro and a con. It's nice to have tech padding on both the thumb and index finger, and it's great when it works; however, I've only had success about 75% of the time. I often end up giving up on whatever I was trying to do because it can become a distraction. 

Another fun feature is that the gloves have magnetized cuffs. This helps keep them together if I want to shove them in a pocket or hang them over a strap on my hydration pack. When it's time to wash/dry them, double check your basin if you can't find one (or both). There's a good chance that the magnet has latched on to the metal!

The only real downside for me was that it was tough to get a great fit. I have relatively small hands. The Small was way to tight, and the Medium was a little loose. Understanding that this is the nature of semi-standard sizing, I'm ok with where I landed. 

The other issue with the fit is that I feel the cuffs may be a bit too long. They extend well beyond my watch, so I have to fight with them a bit if I need to start/pause/stop a run. It's also possible that the sizing, particularly the loose fit around the fingertips, could have contributed to some of the issues I had with the tech padding.

If you're running in moderately cold temps, these gloves will probably be a great option for you. Just make sure you test a couple of sizes to get the best fit.