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Serious Laser

£20.00

These winter gloves feature Thinsulate insulation; nose wipe; reinforced palm; wrist leash; elasticated cuff with buckle adjustment; cuff drawcord; good level of warmth. But thumb seemed a bit short compared to others; relatively bulky and generally did not feel as dexterous as others.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Trekmates Dry Classic Glove 2012

£25.00

There are a lot of gloves around the £25 to £30 price range, but the Trekmates Dry Classic Glove has a slight edge over some of them. It benefits from a waterproof lining and a good fit, which makes it reasonably dexterous. The palm is also a little more grippy than some, thanks to a textured finish. When you put ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Trekmates Pyrenees GTX

£35.00

These winter gloves feature a Gore-Tex waterproof lining; reinforced palm; elasticated wrist; drawcord cuff; narrow cuff fits under jacket sleeve. But not especially warm, so best for mild weather rather than high winter mountain use; no nose wipe; some offer a closer fit.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Black Diamond Glissade

£40.00

This is a very close-fitting winter glove that offers a higher level of freedom of movement and a closer fit than most. What is very noticeable is the thumb profile, which really enhances dexterity and fit. The glove has a long, narrow gauntlet that can be worn inside the cuff of your waterproof jacket. Elastication at the wrist plus a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Out There 2009

£40.00

The Berghaus Out There is a good general glove with a Gore-Tex waterproof lining to guarantee dry hands. There’s synthetic reinforcement on the palm and also the fingertips. The fit is fairly close with a wide webbing buckle locking the glove in place, while a drawcord closes down the cuff. There’s reflective piping too for night action. It has a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Hot Grip

£40.00

This winter glove offers everything most hill-walkers will want if they prefer a built-in liner rather than a removable liner. The Hot Grip benefits from a very durable palm made from leather that looks ideal for withstanding the rigours of scrambling and roped climbing. The back of the hand and fingers is protected with cushioning to resist knocks when ice ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Equipment Guide Glove (2012)

£40.00

This glove is a well-established and decent all-rounder. It benefits from Mountain Equipment’s own DriLite Extreme waterproof insert, which helps keeps the price down. Inside, the fleece and pile lining does not snag when you slip your wet hand inside, which makes it really easy to put on. As the glove is precurved and the lining is not too thick, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lowe Alpine Hot Grip 2009

£45.00

There’s a Hipora waterproof lining in the Lowe Alpine Hot Grip to guarantee dry hands, while Loweloft 100g insulation keeps you warm. The wrist has elastication and there’s a cuff drawcord for close fit. Some padding on the knuckles is ideal for climbing and scrambling, while a leather palm adds durability. Neat additions include a wrist leash and nose wipe. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Cloudveil White Spider

£45.00

These winter gloves feature leather palms for durability; Primaloft insulation; elasticated wrist gaiter; nose wipe; stretch fabric for closer fit; elasticated wrist fit for instant good fit; adjustable cuff; excellent dexterity. But some may prefer a deeper gauntlet style for use in extreme weather.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Sealskinz Performance Activity Glove (2012)

£45.00

Sealskinz is best known for its superb range of waterproof socks. The company has used the same technology to develop an extremely wide range of gloves too, and these benefit from that same close-fitting style that made the socks so popular. The Performance Activity Glove benefits from Primaloft insulation for extra warmth yet the glove still manages to fit very ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Extremities Corbett Glove (2012)

£45.00

The Extremities Corbett Glove has been around for many years and it is a well-proven glove for hillwalking. Surprisingly for the price, you are getting a Gore-Tex waterproof lining inside, which is insulated with a brushed polyester liner and this is precisely fitted to the shell so that nothing snags and you can easily get your hands in and out ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Crestline

£50.00

This is a superb winter glove that was initially my favourite glove on test. I liked it as it featured a removable fleece liner glove with a sticky palm that could be worn on its own or inside the shell. This design is ideal for operating buttons on GPS receivers for example as well as providing very accurate temperature control. ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Vortex

£50.00

This is an excellent winter glove for general walking as the narrow short gauntlet can be easily worn inside the cuff of your waterproof jacket. Further more it has a quality liner glove that is ideal for taking the chill off your digits during chilly weather. The shell glove is a great fit with or without the liner, and provides ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Extremities Multisport 2009

£55.00

The Extremities Multisport is an amazing glove that benefits from a very close fit and exceptional dexterity. The key is the stress material on the back coupled with a Gore-Tex XCR lining. There’s also a leather palm that is ideal for extra durability. The simple design means you can slip these on and just get on with the walk while ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Outdoor Designs Winterflex Inferno

£60.00

These winter gloves feature an eVent waterproof lining; Primaloft insulation; elasticated wrist; Velcro cuff; close-fitting cuff fits under jacket sleeve cuff easily; nose wipe; leather palm; good warmth. But cannot remove lining; short cuff may not be everyone’s ideal.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Latok 2009

£60.00

The big advantage of the Rab Latok glove is the amazing palm grip that sets it apart from everything else we looked at. The silicone palm is incredibly sticky, making these ideal for holding ice axes and trekking poles and even rock. There is a waterproof lining and a brushed lining of insulation to make these ideal for mild, wet ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Work Glove 2009

£60.00

The Marmot Work Glove is used by the guides at Glenmore Lodge and it does feel just right for battling against a Cairngorm blizzard day in, day out. There’s a waterproof lining and plenty of insulation to keep you warm. The brushed lining is very comfortable too, while the leather palm should mean years of durability. The cuff is quite ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Extremities Whistler

£60.00

This winter glove’s shell is made from Gore-Tex XCR waterproof fabric, so it is well-proven for performance. Like others you get a reinforced palm, and in this case it is made of leather. There is also padding on the back of the hand to protect the knuckles from knocks. The fingers tips are seamless to improve dexterity and the feel ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Rab Latok Glove (2012)

£62.00

While most gloves are designed to be warm, waterproof and hardwearing, there is another important requirement that many users would benefit from – and that is a good grip. The Rab Latok Glove is special in that it has a silicone print on the palm that is incredibly sticky, which makes gripping rock when scrambling, trekking poles or ice axes ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Work Glove (2012)

£80.00

The Marmot Work Glove is a well-established piece of kit that has been used by Glenmore Lodge instructors when battling against Cairngorm storms. It’s also a pair of gloves that I’ve worn since 2009 and I’ve found them to be ideal for when the foul weather drives in. It is very much a professional workhorse design with a tough leather ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Patrol Glove (2012)

£90.00

The North Face Patrol Glove on first appearances looks like many other gloves in this test. But slip it on and it has a noticeably closer fit than the others, even though it is packed with Primaloft insulation and boasts a Gore-Tex waterproof lining. The closer fit helps with the dexterity, but as with most gloves that are well-insulated the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Outdoor Research Alti Glove (2012)

£100.00

If you don’t want to suffer with cold hands, then you should consider the Outdoor Research Alti Glove, as it is designed for high-altitude adventures and comes packed with numerous features. You are getting a Primaloft insulated separate liner glove, which on its own is warmer than many gloves and provides good dexterity. Over the top of this liner you ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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