Frozen morning training blocks are where the Leki WCR CORE TR Jr Mitt earns its spot. It is an insulated junior race mitt with a waterproof, breathable insert, an abrasion-resistant printed shell and a leather-and-synthetic palm, all built to clip into Leki Trigger poles. Kids keep their fingers together for warmth without giving up a locked-in pole connection.

Why we like it:

Parents of young racers will appreciate how much abuse the ceramic-printed shell can take from gates, edges and being dropped on the lodge floor.

Features and Functions:

The shell pairs Leki's Ceramic print, a hard-wearing surface that fights abrasion, with a stretchy softshell fabric. Underneath, lightweight microfiber insulation and a SOFT-TEX insert handle the cold and wet, while a soft lining dries quickly after a day of training. The palm blends goat leather with a durable synthetic for grip and long wear. Reinforced foam padding over the knuckles softens knocks, silicone pads help hold the pole, and an integrated loop snaps onto Trigger pole grips for a direct connection.

Fit and Sizing:

Junior Race Fit keeps the mitt closer to the hand than a typical kids' mitten for better pole feel. A neoprene Flex Cuff with a pull loop makes it easy for kids to get on and off.

Bottom Line:

The pick for junior racers who run cold and need a mitt that still connects to their poles like a race glove.