Best waterproof gloves for 2024

Warm hands are essential for great mountain days, so we’ve reviewed six insulated waterproof gloves from across the price and performance range.

Waterproof gloves displayed on hiking poles in the mountains

by Trail magazine |
Updated

Waterproof, insulated gloves are essential for any climber or winter sports enthusiast. To help you choose which pair best serves your needs, we’ve tested some of the best waterproof gloves available today, covering a range of price points and abilities.

In the same way that other waterproof and insulated pieces of clothing vary, so too do gloves. This requires you to think about what you need them for.

If, for example, you want them for watching winter sport or more relaxed winter walks, greater levels of insulation are needed in addition to waterproofing. But the trade-off with larger gloves is reduced dexterity and breathability.

For winter climbers, skiers, and mountaineering, durability, dexterity, high waterproofing and breathability are crucial for you. Gloves bearing these features are lighter and thinner and therefore not great when watching winter sport or undertaking more relaxed walks in the snow.

Naturally, budget heavily influences our decisions but don't let that dictate. After all, while you can get some reasonable waterproof gloves on a budget, you fundamentally want a glove that will do what you need it to. It may well be worth your while paying a little more for a glove that will suit your needs rather than settling on the cheaper alternative that won't be so good.

The best waterproof gloves in detail

Best in Test

Description

This well-established glove continues to offer us great comfort and dexterity. It’s available in

Pros

  • Durable outer fabrics
  • Allows good dexterity
  • Muted women's colours
  • Mountain Equipment is a Fair Wear Foundation member

Cons

  • No wrist leash

Best Value

Description

These attractively priced gloves feature a Gore-Tex Active waterproof lining to keep your hands

Pros

  • Decent price for Gore-Tex
  • Pre-curved fingers
  • Touchscreen compatible

Cons

  • Not as durable as others
  • Annoying fingertip seams

Best for winter scrambling

Description

As the price suggests, these are no ordinary gloves. The Fulcrum GTX is one of the ultimate winter

Pros

  • Great dexterity
  • Impressive warmth for the weight
  • Durable outer fabrics
  • Rab a Fair Wear Foundation 'leader'

Cons

  • Overkill for most
  • Unisex fit

Best budget waterproof glove
Regatta Transition III Waterproof Glove
Price: £19.94 (RRP £35)

www.hartsofstur.com

Description

The low price of these gloves is instantly inviting. But we found that these aren't just outright

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Decent waterproofing
  • Pre-curved fingers
  • Touchscreen compatible

Cons

  • Only two sizes
  • Others are warmer
  • No wrist leash

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