Check Out: New Kit from Endura

From the tail end of winter, through the spring, and into summer, I’ve had a solid chance to test out a selection of Endura’s new apparel. There’s a wide variety of stuff in their 2023 catalog, and I came away with a wide variety of feelings on the assortment I tried. Not everything was a hit, but there are definitely some highlights.

Review Contents

• Singletrack Helmet
• Burner Lite Pants
• Signletrack Glove
• Humvee Shoes
• Baabaa Shirt

The visor feels a little narrow and minimal, if you’re someone who actually drops the bill when the sun gets low. That said, it allows plenty of airflow into the big vents at the front of the helmet, which keep things fairly cool in tandem with the very open back half.

All in all, the features and comfort of the Singletrack make it a solid contender, though I don’t think it’s going to unseat my current favorite lid for the price.

The waist adjustment is simple and effective, allowing you to fine-tune the fit without having to hike them up every time you undo the fly. The snap closure is a bit finicky to handle with gloves, but once you get a hang of the tiny little snaps it’s not too big an issue. With two simple zippered front pockets, there’s just enough space to carry the essentials without wondering which pocket you stashed your multitool in. The zippers on the pockets are worth highlighting, as they work very nicely, even after plenty of exposure to dirt and moisture.

My other chief complaint is the silicone palm print – these get added assuming they’ll add grip, but when the grip and your glove are both wet, they actually make things worse. I found the palm to be throttly feeling anytime the gloves weren’t mostly dry.

Fit is a little small for an extra-large, but they fit my hands comfortably and the stitching has remained durable through many long days of riding.

An upside to that more pliable feel is the walkability and unclipped grip of the shoes. In moments when you can’t get clipped back into your pedal, the grippy rubber of the Humvee’s sole allows you to stay planted on the pedal through some fairly dicy spots, hopefully keeping things upright. As a result, I’d recommend these to someone who regularly unclips through techy sections – either out of fear or habit – or anyone who really highly values the walkability of a trail shoe.

The fit of the Humvees feels a little long and narrow compared to some other standard shoes in my rotation, but they’re not too extreme. I might try sizing down to get a better length, but I have relatively wide feet, so the toebox might get a bit cramped if things were much smaller. Luckily, the lace-up closure allows you to fine tune the fit and adjust for any break-in that might happen over time. Those laces also add to the fairly normal look of the shoes, which could be passable for a regular sneaker, save for the Velcro strap holding things together.