They (sorta) got it right ...

Every so often a company comes along that honestly does give it the old college try and get it right. In this case it is ©lululemon athletica. Other than my nieces thinking it is the "hottest" workout gear (it doesn’t come in Clydesdale sizes so I must emphatically deny that claim, and some of those said nieces don't actually workout!), I don’t normally support “name” brands because they are more often than not very poorly made and way over-priced for the quality.  More importantly, I'm just simply not a trendy person.

Having said that, we now have the “Women’s Brisk Run Gloves”.

They come in pink! so they score points for that.

They have long wrist cuffs so there is no exposed part between wrist and sleeve cuff, little bands of reflective tape and a little pocket of sorts with a loop so that you can tie things to the inside (presumably your keys).  So, points for those features.

They have a little section where you can put emergency information (sort of).  I say sort of because - and just think about this - if you do fall and hit your head and are knocked unconscious and can’t phone anyone, why would you put your mobile on it? Why not an emergency contact number? They only score 1/2 point for that.

They have a break in the glove-to-cuff on the left glove (not right) so you can monitor your watch and other important information that will help you win gold medals at the Olympics. Sorry – but not everyone is right-handed and I happen to be one of the anomaly that is right-handed AND wear my watch on my right wrist.  Also, very few of us will ever be winning Olympic gold medals and those events are run in the summer when gloves are kinda not necessary.

Just sayin ....

So, only 1/2 point for that feature because it should be on both gloves.

And to some of you young ones the next feature is - in theory - fabulous. The thumbs actually have an opening so you can text! Text!

Remember now, they are called BRISK RUN gloves.

I could go on and on about the rudeness of texting (and one day will) while in the company (or not) of other people but today I curb my disdain.

But, to be texting and running – BRISKLY – mmmmm .... now there’s a safety feature to ponder.

I have been running for probably more years than the lululemon founders have been alive so not too sure if they know that texting and running will cause you to fall, maybe hit your head and become unconscious (ergo, the information tag on the wrist).

And I'm sure that there oughta be a law (and will be one day) about that danger!

The bottom line is, if you are running briskly and texting you are not actually, well, gosh, running.

Sorry, absolutely NO points for that feature and because of the stupidity of the overall concept, all bonus points scored (except for the fact that they come in pink) have been taken away.

For those that don’t run (or those that do and don't particularly want to text while running), they would make a good Christmas gift and the price is a mere $28.

The Squeeze, being the trendy guy he is, will be getting some for his birthday.

(P.S. the model is my gal-pal Adrien)