These gloves were meant to be as dexterous as they are warm, because what’s the point of gloves if you can’t use your hands? With an additional waterproof Gore-Tex insert, a supple leather palm, and a hearty over-the-cuff gauntlet, this is one heck of a ski glove to take on winter. (The 3 types of Primaloft around the ski glove help with that, too.) The soft lining also wicks away moisture to make sure your digits stay dry. Arc’teryx designed the leather and softshell exterior to balance breathability with warmth and dexterity.
The Arc’teryx Fission SV Gloves earned our Best Upgrade pick for their durability, warmth, breathability, and water resistance. Insulation: 200 g PrimaLoft Silver/ 133 g PrimaLoft Gold Some raised the point that the gloves were very warm during activity, but less so with inactivity (think hiking versus walking around town).īEST SKI GLOVE UPGRADE: ARC'TERYX FISSION SV GLOVES (UNISEX) They excel at dexterity, like when zipping up their ski jacket.
REI customers were happy about the Fall Lines’ warmth and durability. These gloves are seamless on the palm which allows for better grip and padded on the back of the hand for added protection from hazards.” Switchback Travel called the Fall Line Gloves “kind of like a work of art.”įreeskier Magazine said, “Hestra’s unisex Leather Fall Line offers dexterity and comfort in a package worthy of the biggest, baddest landscapes. Outside Magazine was impressed with this glove throughout multiple articles, calling it the best skiing glove “to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, like locking and unlocking my roof box and picking individual strands of Bermuda grass.”
The Hestra Fall Line Gloves earned these ratings: Amazon (4.5/5), REI (3.7/5), Outside Online (Best Gloves for Every Budget: High-End), Freeskier Magazine (Best Ski Gloves of 2020), Outdoor Gear Lab (83/100), Switchback Travel (Best of the Rest Glove), Adventure Junkies (Best for All-season skiing), (4.5/5), Gear Institute (86%), Evo (5/5), (5/5), Snow Magazine (9/10), Moosejaw (4/5), Powder 7 (Staff Favorite). Spaceloft Synthetic Down 180 g (back)/ 100 g (front) Pigskin Leather Triple Baked with Sno-Seal Wells Lamont Hydrahyde Winter Work Glovesĭri-Max waterproof insert with microfiber insulating lining Waterproof Artificial Suede, Sponge 2mm waterpoorf breathable membrane Outdoor Research Lucent Heated Sensor Gloves 200 g PrimaLoft Silver, 133 g PrimaLoft Gold