Nothing ruins a beautiful day on the slopes like the feeling of frostbite nipping at your fingertips, so a quality pair of gloves is an essential part of your ski wardrobe.
With an extensive list of options on the market, a skiing novice may feel overwhelmed. Mittens or gloves? Gauntlet-style or undercuff? Waterproof or breathable? There are so many added features that may, or may not, be on your wishlist.
How to choose ski gloves
When choosing the right pair for your trip, you should consider how intensive your time in the mountains will be.
If you’re spending a relaxed long weekend getting to know the simpler side of the resort, then a budget pair that offers warmth and comfort will do the trick. If you’re likely to be hitting the challenging black runs or even going off-piste, then you should be in the market for a more advanced design that provides extra weatherproofing and durability.
Are ski gloves or mittens better?
It depends on what you need them for, and the two factors you’re balancing are warmth and dexterity. While gloves offer better grip and nimbleness, mittens provide more warmth for colder climates or if your hands tend to get chilly easily.
What extras to look for in ski gloves?
Other features to consider are leather details for added dexterity, a built-in wrist loop, which will allow you to take them on and off if you need to read a piste map or use your phone, and battery-powered heated designs for extra cold climates.
We’ve rounded up a list of the best available now that cater to a range of needs and budgets, so we’ve got you covered for whatever the slopes have in store for you.
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Rab Mens Storm Mitts
Sleek, sophisticated and priced affordably, these mittens from Rab are equipped with outstanding moisture management for high-intensity outdoor activity. Featuring a combination of synthetic technologies, the gloves are suited to all mountainous weather conditions including wind, rain and heavy snow. The shell has been crafted from tough, rip-proof nylon with a waterproof yet breathable finish, and the flexible additional inserts at the web protect against the elements while maintaining proper airflow.
Buy now £52.00, Snow + Rock
Sabre Index Mitt
These brilliant ski gloves from Arc'Teryx might look bizarre to the untrained eye, but they offer the unbeatable warmth of mittens with the added practicality of having your index fingers free. Crafted using three different types of synthetic loft insulations for warmth, climate control and ergonomic freedom, these hybrid mittens also feature anatomically shaped Gore-Tex inserts which seal out snow, wind and rain. The additional leather reinforcements not only add extra grip, but improve overall dexterity.
Buy now £160.00, Arc'Teryx
Perfect Moment Ski Gloves
Perhaps the most talked about ski brand of the minute, Perfect Moment will deliver some serious slope-cred. Crafted using a super-soft sheepskin, with a water-repellent lining, fleece insulation, and the brand’s signature motif, they’re an adjustable streamline silhouette that will fit under your ski jacket with ease.
Buy now £180.00, Perfect Moment
Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mitt
Known by ski pros worldwide, Swedish brand Hestra is a reliable choice when it comes to skiwear. Windproof, waterproof, and breathable, these mitts cater for all of your needs when you’re scaling the mountain.
Featuring elastic wrist loops, a carabiner to keep the gloves together, a wrist drawcord, and real leather trims they have all of the glove-related mod-cons anyone could ask for.
Buy now £98.59, Amazon
The North Face Men’s Montana Ski Gloves
One for the more casual skiers, The North Face’s gloves are a great design for an even better price. While they lack some of the more premium fabrics, they’re a great waterproof, breathable, and windproof all-rounder. Crafted using recycled fabric, they’re a more sustainable choice than most, and can even be used with a mobile phone.
Buy now £60.00, The North Face
Prada Linea Rossa GORE-TEX, leather and knit ski gloves
Prada’s Linea Rossa line draws on technical sportswear influences for functional designs that pack a stylish punch. A water-repellent three-dimensional knit and leather design, they’re like a second skin for the slopes, and feature a fully waterproof and windproof GORE-TEX membrane.
Buy now £670.00, Prada
Arc’teryx Venta AR Glove
A high-performance pair of gloves, they’re crafted using breathable softshell fabric and GORE-TEX for weather protection, perfect for cross-country skiing or winter trail runs. The brushed inner is soft and cosy, while the premium goat leather reinforcements on the palm and fingers improve durability and grip without absorbing moisture. The elasticised wrist creates an undercuff silhouette and is easy to take on and off.
Buy now £90.00, Arc’teryx
Burton Oven GORE-TEX Infinium™ Mittens
The brand’s warmest mittens, Burton’s Oven design is insulated with responsible down for warmth, crafted with a leather palm and GORE-TEX softshell for a weatherproof finish that provides grip and offers full coverage with a storm cuff that seals out cold, wind and snow. What more could you want?
Buy now £180.00, Burton
Toni Sailer Dane leather and twill ski gloves
Channelling a retro sportswear vibe, luxury ski wear brand Toni Sailer’s monochrome gloves are made using waterproof leather and twill for a style that doesn’t compromise on aesthetics. Thanks to the fleece-lined adjustable cuffs, they’re a comfortable fit that you’ll never want to take off.
Buy now £156.00, MyTheresa
Salomon Propeller GORE-TEX
When the conditions get tough, Salomon’s Propeller gloves get going. Using GORE-TEX technology and Thermolite insulation, they’re a design that provides weather protection, breathability and warmth, while the reinforced leather palm maximises grip, feel, and durability. They’ll be your perfect cold-weather companion for adventures on and off the slopes.
Buy now £70.00, Salomon
