Winter Gloves reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 170 Reddit reviews across 49 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Winter Gloves brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bicycling, r/cycling, r/NYCbike, r/MotoUK, r/malefashionadvice. Top-rated brands include Bar Mitts (4.8/5), Hestra (4.8/5), Sealskinz (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews170
Subreddits49
Posts58
Brands82
Products69
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#1
Bar Mitts
4.8
(17)
"Bar Mitts, use whatever gloves you already have with these and you're good to go. 9F on the way in this morning and my hands were fine."
"Get bar mitts."
"Bar mitts is def the warmest option."
"Highly recommend."
"Lobster claws but Bar mitts is def the warmest option."
"Highly recommend."
"I perfer Bar Mitts with wool liner gloves inside."
"FTW"
"Another vote for Bar Mitts."
"FTW"
#2
Hestra
4.8
(12)
"I really like my Hestras. Mine are a Hestra x Norse Projects from 10 years ago and they're still awesome."
"Hestra makes excellent gloves of all kinds."
"Hestra heli ski gloves $$$."
"Hestra."
"I wear Hestra gloves."
"They are the best winter gloves."
"They’re very warm, comfortable, stylish, and water proof."
"If you're willing to shell out 80+ bucks, Hestra makes the most comfortable and warmest gloves I've ever tried."
"I have the Hestra Wakayama Glove. Got them on a pretty good sale."
"Had good luck with Hestra gloves last year."
#3
Sealskinz
4.4
(8)
"Very tough and water resistant."
"I got the Sealskinz cycling gloves for Christmas a couple of years ago."
"Try the ones from sealskinz."
"Sealskinz are great, warm hands in subzero temperatures."
"Sealskins worked well for me for years but with age even they don’t cut it. I’ve gone for Planet X lobster gloves this year."
"Sealskinz are good. You might catch them on a Black Friday sale."
"Sealskins are pretty good gloves."
"SealSkinz size small is pretty darn small."
#4
Pearl Izumi
4.3
(8)
"A thin pair under those for when it’s below 15 degrees."
"Have had the same pair for probably 5 years of everyday winter riding."
"Until about 25F, I still ride a pair of Lobster gloves, Pearl Izumi AmFib. Below that I use GoreTex mittens."
"Pearl Izumi lobster mitt gloves for me."
"Pearl Izumi Lobster Mitts."
"Initially, the Pearl Izumi mitts are pretty warm down into the low 30s."
"I use a pair of silk liners (super thin) under pearl izumi lobster gloves."
"Mittens are the way to go but lobster gloves are a good hybrid option."
#5
Heated Gloves
4.4
(7)
"They're an absolute game changer."
"Heated gloves or bar muffs."
"The best winter gloves are battery powered heated ones."
"Also Do your fingers turn a little yellow ish when cold?"
"Heated gloves are the best option."
"I cant help with a specific product because i use heated gloves that have a battery inside them"
"The only ones that worked for winter were heated gloves."
#6
Kombi
4.8
(4)
"Second vote for Kombi! Sporting Life has sales fairly frequently."
"Kombi. Extra points for it being a Canadian company."
"Kombi are our go to. Super warm and last forever."
"Kombi kids- warranty is stellar."
#7
Black Diamond
4.8
(4)
"Black Diamond mittens are great."
"I have a pair of Black Diamonds that have survived years of abuse."
"They don't have a ton of dexterity, but my musher friends swear by them."
"Good for skiing til about -25."
#8
Castelli
4.5
(4)
"The best I’ve found."
"Not sure if they still make them, but the castelli Estremo gloves are amazing."
"I’m a fan of Castelli Estremo gloves. They keep my hands warm down to about 30 degrees."
"I use Castelli Estremo in the real winter."
#9
Roeckl
4.5
(4)
"Merola, Dents, Thomas Riemer Or Roeckl"
"Röckl gloves https://roeckl.com/en/"
"Röckl."
"A brand I can recommend for good leather gloves."
#10
Spyder
3.5
(4)
"Keep me cozy warm through anything"
"I have a pair of heavy, bulky Spyder ski gloves."
"I have been using my Spyder brand gloves I bought from Costco for years."
"They’re not the most water resistant, good enough for shovelling and every day activities."
#11
MEC
4.3
(3)
"It is worth spending more than $50 on a pair, they will keep you warm for years."
"I just wear under mittens from mec."
"They're wind resistant fleece and I have a more insulate pair for cross country skiing."
#12
Ski Gloves
4.3
(3)
"I recommend going to a local ski shop and asking what the ski patrol buys."
"Ski gloves. Insulation on the outside and thinner on the inside to hold poles."
"I use a cheap pair of ski gloves."
#13
Ororo
4.3
(3)
"Ororo sells amazing heated gloves if you can ride with a winter glove on."
"I prefer Ororo due to how their battery fits the glove and the fact they warm all the way to the finger tips"
"Ororo heated gloves and get some latex surgical gloves to wear directly over your hands."
#14
North Face
4.3
(3)
"The touchscreen ability allows me to use my phone when it’s freezing cold."
"I suggest northface gloves."
"North Face has nice ones."
#15
Richa
4.0
(3)
"Richa Warm Grips are winter glove supposed to be designed for heated grips."
"These were designed to work with heated grips."
"I've had good things to say for the Richa Carbon's as at least *for me* these do the job fine on a ~45min commute at motorway speeds"
#16
Head
4.0
(3)
"Go to the Costco and buy a pair of the Head running gloves."
"Costco carries Head gloves that are fantastic for this."
"I use the Costco head gloves with a hot paw disposable hand warmer in them."
#17
Vermont Glove
5.0
(2)
"Vermont Glove has some great options and is locally owned."
"They’re the best barn/work gloves I’ve ever used."
#18
Home Depot
4.5
(2)
"I rode 40km wearing just Home Depot work gloves and was maybe even a little toasty."
"Use insulated leather motorcycle gloves, or heated home Depot work gloves."
#19
Lobster Gloves
4.5
(2)
"My friends in Winnipeg swore by lobster gloves for winter cycling."
"Lobster gloves work beautifully."
#20
Kinco
4.5
(2)
"If I was only going to have one pair, it would definitely be these."
"Kinco for down to about 20F, Hestra mittens for below 20F."
#21
REI Co-op
4.5
(2)
"A thin pair of merino wool gloves, with a thick pair of windproof mittens ([these are what I have](https://www.rei.com/product/237328/rei-co-op-guide-mittens?sku=2373280004) is enough for the coldest that I ride in (-20 F)."
"Probably this if it was still in stock, https://www.rei.com/product/158399/rei-co-op-trailsmith-gloves"
#22
Kinko
4.0
(2)
"They were good at -20 with windchill!"
"Perfect for skiing or just walking around."
#23
45NRTH
4.0
(2)
"45NRTH Sturmfist is a pretty good option."
"45NRTH Sturmfist is a pretty good option."
#24
Neoprene
4.0
(2)
"You can spend all day riding in sub zero temps and your hands will be toasty warm."
"Try neoprene."
#25
The North Face
4.0
(2)
"I wear north face gloves that aren’t for riding but hell of a lot warmer than standard riding gloves"
"Good gloves are not cheap. But worth every penny."
#26
K2
4.0
(2)
"Just get any old ski gloves
go on ebay
K2 is what i have"
"Just get any old ski gloves
go on ebay
K2 is what i have"
#27
Arc'teryx
4.0
(2)
"That said, my favourite gloves are Arcteryx softshell"
"Ones with a convertible finger and thumb like this one: Spider Silk Thin Heated Gloves"
#28
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"Decathlon has a good range as people have mentioned."
"Go to Decathlon. They have everything you need."
#29
Under Armour
4.0
(2)
"I recommend glove liners. Under Armour sells some that work for me."
"I have good under armour ones with lots of padding for cycling."
#30
Kincos
3.5
(2)
"Go to the hardware store and pick some out."
"I have Kincos. I've found that under ~20F if I'm spending any serious time out there I need chemical handpacks."
#31
Thomas Riemer
5.0
(1)
"Merola, Dents, Thomas Riemer Or Roeckl"
#32
Merola
5.0
(1)
"Merola, Dents, Thomas Riemer Or Roeckl"
#33
Fox River
5.0
(1)
"I have settled back on wool gloves, specifically fox river fingerless wool gloves. I fish all through the winter... I have come back to wool as it stays warm when it gets wet."
#34
Etsy
5.0
(1)
"This Etsy shop will customize the finger lengths."
#35
Thermoskin
5.0
(1)
"She wears Thermoskin gloves and says they're great."
#36
Ekoi
5.0
(1)
"I am very excited about my new Ekoi heated gloves."
#37
Vintage Leather Gloves
5.0
(1)
"Mine keep me warm all winter plus they’re so soft."
#38
Pogies
5.0
(1)
"For that temp range, pogies are the go-to."
#39
Raber
4.0
(1)
"For mitts I would say Raber’s Garbage Mitts : https://raberglove.com/product-category/garbage-mitts/"
#40
Borjesson
4.0
(1)
"Borjesson makes fantastic gloves. Swedish."
#41
Rhanders
4.0
(1)
"Rhanders.com. A glove company that have been existing for 200 years."
#42
RedBaron
4.0
(1)
"RedBaron gloves are my top. I keep a pair in all my vehicles and usually bust them out for pulling cable and tasks that don't require a lot of dexterity."
#43
Specialized
4.0
(1)
"I use specialized neoprene gloves. Add latex gloves under for extra protection!"
#44
PUG
4.0
(1)
"Then I came across PUG brand gloves. They’re not “winter” gloves, but they provide great protection from rougher surfaces and cold metal while keeping m"
#45
Gore Wear
4.0
(1)
"I use gorewear gloves with a merino liner to about 32, or if it’s damp velotoze neoprene gloves are pretty awesome for cold and wind."
#46
Oakley
4.0
(1)
"That said, my favourite gloves are Oakley lightweights"
#47
Silk Glove Liners
4.0
(1)
"Made a big difference for me."
#48
Uniqlo
4.0
(1)
"I bought a pair from uniqlo for 99. They’re really good."
#49
Harbor Freight
4.0
(1)
"Harbor freight waterproof gloves. Good price and will keep your hands warm."
#50
Sealskins
4.0
(1)
"Sealskins, they do some thin waterproof gloves that I use for skiing."
#51
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco has gloves and you can’t beat the price."
#52
Ugg
4.0
(1)
"Ugg makes gloves in XS."
#53
Electric Heated Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Electric heated gloves, can find em easily on apps."
#54
Rechargeable Heated Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Try the rechargeable heated ones."
#55
Equestrian Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I think someone else’s suggestion of equestrian gloves might be a good option."
#56
SSG
4.0
(1)
"Maybe check out riding gloves. Riding requires a tighter grip on reins."
#57
REI
4.0
(1)
"Have you looked at REI’s gloves / mittens?"
#58
Normal
4.0
(1)
"Normal Mtb gloves + latex gloves underneath. Trust ik it sounds weird but it works so well."
#59
Helly Hansen Workwear
4.0
(1)
"Helly Hansen Workwear Men's Hi-Visibility Fitter Gloves. They are really expensive but i find them to be the best."
#60
Warmpeace
4.0
(1)
"I got some Warmoeace powerstretch gloves last year for a winter training ex in Finlsnd. I was surprised by how good they were and pretty warm even when wet."
#61
Gore-Tex Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I will try to search for a beanie/gloves with that."
#62
Fox
4.0
(1)
"They’re advertised as “moto gloves” but the fox rangers are very warm. I wear them for MTB. They’re very warm and comfortable."
#63
Skiing Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Skiing gloves are a decent alternative to cycling gloves."
#64
Sportsbikeshop
4.0
(1)
"They're pretty good. They keep my hands nice & toasty."
#65
RST
4.0
(1)
"They're fine for me as I don't commute more than an hour in winter"
#66
Cycling Gloves
4.0
(1)
"For gloves, look for cycling gloves."
#67
GripGrab
4.0
(1)
"Grip Grab Ride Windproof “Spring/Fall” or “Winter”."
#68
TPMXEMR
4.0
(1)
"Fingerless anti slip gloves or heated fingerless gloves might be good."
#69
Turnigy
4.0
(1)
"Something like this https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-transmitter-muff-black.html?___store=en_us"
#70
Wells Lamont
4.0
(1)
"Just some plain old wells lamont thinsulate leather gloves."
#71
Thinsulate
4.0
(1)
"Just got a pair of thinshulate leather gloves and they were awesome for keeping my hands warm."
#72
Snowboarding/Skiing Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I've found them to be a great option."
#73
Milwaukee
4.0
(1)
"Milwaukee cut resistant 3’s"
#74
Latex Foam Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Stay flexible into the low -20°s."
#75
Dakota Workpro Series Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I've grown partial to these."
#76
Fingerless Gloves with Mitten Cover
4.0
(1)
"The mitten helps a TON to keep your fingers warm."
#77
Nordic Ski Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I used light Nordic ski gloves down to about -10 F."
#78
SealSkinz
3.0
(1)
"Seal skinz waterproof and cold weather ones seem decent, I used them on my last few."
#79
Amazon
3.0
(1)
"The magnet ones aren't any good when it gets really cold as the magnets get cold."
#80
WindRiver
3.0
(1)
"Any gloves you can “flip” should do the trick."
#81
Mechanix
3.0
(1)
"I like mechanix fastfit gloves. They arent made to keep your hands warm, but they work well enough for me."
#82
Klim
2.0
(1)
"I bought a 'winter glove' (Klim badlands, long) hoping they would provide some warmth and they were absolute trash."
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