LEKI Ultratrail FX.One Carbon Collapsible Trekking Poles - Ultra Lightweight Hiking & Trail Running Walking Sticks for Men & Women - Perfect for Backpacking, Mountaineering and Outdoor Adventures

This was my first pair of trekking poles. I purchased them for a 30hr ultra trail run that I probably shouldn’t have been doing since I had injured my foot a month earlier. But, then again, I signed up for an ultra and that should tell you something about my decision making.The gloves/shark system: Absolutely love it. Genius. I didn’t have to grip the poles and waste energy. I could still swat bugs and pick them out of my eye without feeling like I needed to do something with the pole. It stayed attached if I wanted it to. It was super easy to figure out. The push button release had just enough resistance so that you didn’t accidentally release them.Make sure you measure and get the correct size poles. These are NOT adjustable. They fold and extend fully with a snap of a button that pops out when engaged - like a tailgate or beach tent if you’re familiar with that. I read some posts on a running group that said they sent two sets back before they realized they just weren’t pulling them to full extension. I would have done the same thing had I not read that.Durability. So far so good. They still look new except the tip, but that’s still in great shape after a rocky, muddy, clay, and sandy course.Lightweight. Yes yes yes. I stowed them in my hydration vest and literally forgot they were there.