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Obstacle Race and Mud Run Gloves

If you’re getting serious you might want to invest in a pair of Obstacle Race gloves. The key features in a pair of gloves are: Durable - they need to last as they’re probably going to get battered about a…

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14th August 2014

If you’re getting serious you might want to invest in a pair of Obstacle Race gloves. The key features in a pair of gloves are:

Durable - they need to last as they’re probably going to get battered about a bit.

Grip - the most important feature here. You’ll be cling on for your life so you need something that will give you the grip.

Waterproof or quick drying - this is debatable and depends on the time of year. If you’re racing between November and March you’ll want some that will keep you warm. Quick drying is essential as often mud or water can make them heavy and make the hands colder.

Do you need gloves? It’s not essential but it can help on some of the brutal courses and can make you a little quicker when climbing over obstacles.

Obstacle Race and Mud Run Glove options

What’s the best obstacle race glove for events like Tough Mudder, Spartan Race and anything muddy? Here are some of the best obstacle race gloves we’ve tested and that our community uses. Post any thoughts below or join our facebook community here to discuss.

  1. Mechanix Wear 2013 M-Pact Gloves

    The Mechanix range is made for Military originally and not built specifically for OCR but they have many great features that make them perfect. Such features include the durability from the tough stitching and great grip which means you wont slip on the monkey bars. They also have protection on the knuckles.
    We love - Top grip, durable, perfect for colder eventsDownside - Full fingered so get wet and at £30

  2. XXR Neoprene Padded Gloves

    A bit of a find in our trials this little glove is an absolute gem. It’s lightweight with neoprene padding on the palms and netting on the top. The neoprene padding means it dries very quickly and provides padding. The netting on top of the hands keeps it light and helps it dry quicker as there’s less material. The XXR also allows a lot of finger movement.We love - Padding, Lightweight, Price, Quick drying, Comfortable

    Downside - Struggle on some wet monkey bars, not great for warmth or winter

    The best summer glove for value - £5

  3. Mechanix Wear M-Pact Fingerless

    This is the fingerless option of the M-Pact gloves and perfect for the warmer days.

    We love - Grip, short fingered, knuckle protector, good for warmer weather

    Downside - On the expensive side and a little bulky

  4. Gul Summer Short Finger Glove

    A Kayaking glove that is popular choice among many. But too long fingered for proper use.

    We love - build quality, material

    Downside - They are a little to big on the fingers, also heavy when wet.

  5. Polyco Mad Grip Gloves

    A popular glove that has been converted into an made up obstacle glove. Great value we wanted them to work but they didn’t pass the test.

    We love - the look

    Downside - heavy, cold, not great grip when wet, full fingered

  6. Oneill 3mm Neoprene Gloves

    When you need to bring out the full on neoprene you know it’s cold. These 3mm surfer gloves are designed for the cold British sea so they will use the body warmth to keep your fingers toastie. Best of all the grip is pretty good too when wet. A big choice for winter Tough Guy.

    We love - warmth, build quality

    Downside - big glove, full fingered

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