Best winter gloves on Reddit
156 reviews from r/bicycling, r/bikecommuting, r/Edmonton and 37 more subreddits
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#1
Bar Mitts
4.8
(16)
"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"
"I will add to the chorus of those suggesting bar mitts/pogies."
#2
Hestra
4.8
(9)
"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."
"Had good luck with Hestra gloves last year."
"Hestra"
#3
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."
#4
Sealskinz
4.4
(7)
"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."
"Sealskinz are good. You might catch them on a Black Friday sale."
"Sealskins are pretty good gloves."
"SealSkinz size small is pretty darn small."
#5
Pearl Izumi
4.3
(6)
"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."
"Pearl Izumi lobster mitt gloves for me."
"Pearl Izumi Lobster Mitts."
"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."
#6
Outdoor Research
4.2
(5)
"Consider brands like Outdoor Research's *Alti Mitts* or Black Diamond's *Mercury Mitts*."
"I have Outdoor Research Convoy Sensor Gloves. I just got them, so I can’t say if they are bifl, but I like them so far."
"They're super warm enough for my needs."
"I've been using the same pair going on two years and with the disposable hand warmers, I like em."
"Outdoor Research Firebrands and Poseidons are meant to be worn with liners."
#7
N/A
4.0
(5)
"BAR MITTS!"
"Gloves for cross country skiing work well."
"I wear ski gloves, temp gets to about -5C where I live in the winter"
"At 20 degrees and below I switch to ski gloves and mittens, no need for specialty stuff."
"I wear regular finger less cycling gloves. I put some salonpas patches underneath."
#8
Castelli
4.7
(3)
"The best I’ve found."
"Not sure if they still make them, but the castelli Estremo gloves are amazing."
"I use Castelli Estremo in the real winter."
#9
Kinco
4.7
(3)
"Kinco mittens! (not gloves)"
"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."
#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
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"
#14
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."
#15
Black Diamond
5.0
(2)
"Black Diamond mittens are great."
"They don't have a ton of dexterity, but my musher friends swear by them."
#16
North Face
4.5
(2)
"The touchscreen ability allows me to use my phone when it’s freezing cold."
"North Face has nice ones."
#17
Lobster Gloves
4.5
(2)
"My friends in Winnipeg swore by lobster gloves for winter cycling."
"Lobster gloves work beautifully."
#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
Kombi
4.5
(2)
"Kombi mitts, get the warmest rating possible."
"I grabbed this pair: Kombi"
#20
Neoprene
4.0
(2)
"You can spend all day riding in sub zero temps and your hands will be toasty warm."
"Try neoprene."
#21
45NRTH
4.0
(2)
"45NRTH Sturmfist is a pretty good option."
"45NRTH Sturmfist is a pretty good option."
#22
Kinko
4.0
(2)
"They were good at -20 with windchill!"
"Perfect for skiing or just walking around."
#23
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"
#24
Head
3.5
(2)
"Costco carries Head gloves that are fantastic for this."
"I use the Costco head gloves with a hot paw disposable hand warmer in them."
#25
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."
#26
Ekoi
5.0
(1)
"I am very excited about my new Ekoi heated gloves."
#27
Linemen
5.0
(1)
"I guarantee you will not tear them."
#28
Walter
5.0
(1)
"Made with goat leather and with the finger separating Inside them."
#29
Truck
5.0
(1)
"Use them for ski patrol everyday."
#30
Furygan
5.0
(1)
"They're super soft and cosy inside, not wildly bulky either."
#31
Battery Heated Gloves
5.0
(1)
"I got a pair this year because I hate cold hands and they are awesome."
#32
Ororo
5.0
(1)
"Ororo sells amazing heated gloves if you can ride with a winter glove on."
#33
Lobster
5.0
(1)
"If i'm going out in heavy cold I'm getting the Lobster."
#34
Choppers
5.0
(1)
"Choppers/Mitts are the only answer for staying warm in the real cold that I’ve found."
#35
Wool Mittens
5.0
(1)
"They are amazing."
#36
The North Face
5.0
(1)
"The North Face Thermoball mittens with a merino liner glove underneath."
#37
Egil
5.0
(1)
"I just bought egil’s sheepskin mittens and the matching Canuck cap."
#38
Burton
5.0
(1)
"Get mitts not gloves. High end snowboard brands like Burton’s AK line."
#39
JTS
5.0
(1)
"No issues this time of year around freezing and just brought the sa"
#40
Gore-Tex
4.0
(1)
"I've got Gore-tex split gloves and I can't wear them unless it's below freezing because they'll be too warm otherwise."
#41
The Heat Company
4.0
(1)
"I recently found - THE HEAT COMPANY - HEAT 2 SOFTSHELL - and love them."
#42
Thinsulate
4.0
(1)
"Just got a pair of thinshulate leather gloves and they were awesome for keeping my hands warm."
#43
Wells Lamont
4.0
(1)
"Just some plain old wells lamont thinsulate leather gloves."
#44
Fasthouse
4.0
(1)
"Motorbike/moto/motor cross gloves. I specifically love gloves from Fasthouse."
#45
Turnigy
4.0
(1)
"Something like this https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-transmitter-muff-black.html?___store=en_us"
#46
TPMXEMR
4.0
(1)
"Fingerless anti slip gloves or heated fingerless gloves might be good."
#47
Carhartt
4.0
(1)
"If gloves are a must, check out *Carhartt W.P. Waterproof Insulated Gloves* for a budget-friendly option."
#48
SSG
4.0
(1)
"Maybe check out riding gloves. Riding requires a tighter grip on reins."
#49
Under Armour
4.0
(1)
"My sequence from cool to bone-chilling temperatures basically goes like this."
#50
Merino Wool
4.0
(1)
"Get a merino wool liner and then wear your normal work gloves on top of them."
#51
Wildfire
4.0
(1)
"The ones we use a full leather, extended cuff and the back is lined with wool."
#52
Trailheads
4.0
(1)
"I love my Trailheads convertible mittens for dog stuff."
#53
Orvis
4.0
(1)
"Have held up pretty well so far."
#54
Showa
4.0
(1)
"The 451s are lined warm, and have a tough protective skin on them."
#55
Skytec
4.0
(1)
"Tough, cheap, dextrous and warm."
#56
Insulated Leather Work Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Just use insulated leather work gloves but treat them with mink oil."
#57
Sportsbikeshop
4.0
(1)
"They're pretty good. They keep my hands nice & toasty."
#58
Dakota
4.0
(1)
"You can get leather mitts from Walmart of Marks that aren’t expensive name brands."
#59
RST
4.0
(1)
"They're fine for me as I don't commute more than an hour in winter"
#60
Nordic Ski Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I used light Nordic ski gloves down to about -10 F."
#61
Fingerless Gloves with Mitten Cover
4.0
(1)
"The mitten helps a TON to keep your fingers warm."
#62
Milwaukee
4.0
(1)
"Pick up a pair of the Milwaukee cut level 3 goatskin gloves for when it's 20-30 degrees out."
#63
Dakota Workpro Series Gloves
4.0
(1)
"I've grown partial to these."
#64
HDX
4.0
(1)
"I use white wool gloves, I put one wool glove on, then I put a Nitrile gorilla glove over that."
#65
La Passione
4.0
(1)
"I've bought a bunch of gloves but the ones I use lots: La passione mid season as first fingered glove."
#66
Mechanix
4.0
(1)
"The combo works like a dream- hands stay warm and dry-ish."
#67
Thinshulate
4.0
(1)
"They were awesome for keeping my hands warm and dry."
#68
Watson
4.0
(1)
"They go past the wrist and are warm, keep the moisture out."
#69
Youngstown
4.0
(1)
"So far they are very warm and on the bulky side."
#70
Superior
4.0
(1)
"A little bulky but definitely workable. And they’re actually warm."
#71
Le Col
4.0
(1)
"Le col deep winter HC as cold but u don't need thick gloves gloves."
#72
Knox
4.0
(1)
"My Knox covert 2 have been pretty good for this."
#73
Maxi-Flex
4.0
(1)
"They provide a lot of warmth and save the maxiflex lifespan."
#74
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco has some great low cost options this time of year."
#75
Latex Foam Gloves
4.0
(1)
"Stay flexible into the low -20°s."
#76
WindRiver
3.0
(1)
"Any gloves you can “flip” should do the trick."
#77
Amazon
3.0
(1)
"The magnet ones aren't any good when it gets really cold as the magnets get cold."
#78
Generic Skiing Gloves
3.0
(1)
"Any skiing gloves would do I think"
#79
Electric Gloves
3.0
(1)
"The less bulky ones seem to be much more expensive."
#80
Mechanix Work Gloves
3.0
(1)
"They aren’t super-warm, but they worked for me in Colorado on all but the coldest days."
#81
Garneau
3.0
(1)
"I got a pair of Garneau Tornado gloves over a decade ago super cheap."
#82
Dakota WorkPro Series
3.0
(1)
"They are insulated and waterproof."
#83
Nomex Gloves
2.0
(1)
"You can't be warm and have dexterity."
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