Mountain Hardwear introduced the waterproof Lightspeed Glove and Mitt (MSRP $125-$135) with all welded and taped seams. True to our prediction, at this year’s Winter Market, companies did reveal a few welded gloves, but there definitely wasn’t an avalanche of stuff - more like a light dusting. (See the “A Helping Hand” article in the Gear Trends Winter 2006 issue, starting on page 60.) We also noted that we wouldn’t see an avalanche of new welded gloves immediately because the process is difficult and expensive for glove makers. Last year we reported that welded seams would be the next evolution in glove design. With that in mind, here’s our take on noteworthy trends and new products for gloves: So if you’re not mentioned, our brains were either too fogged out from the smog to think straight or we didn’t think your product stood out sufficiently - you pick one. No, each report does not name every company with new product and we apologize in advance if a company feels its product was not mentioned when it should have been. We continue with our Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trends wraps so we can bring you the most comprehensive take on trends, directions, colors, styles and innovations in stories that will run until we pass out - or you get bored. Get access to everything we publish when you

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