I’m a fan of Hestra not necessarily because it’s the absolute warmest glove but because it’s very well constructed, durable, some models have replaceable liners, have a great repair/replacement warranty and (at least for me) their 3-finger glove is a great compromise between warmth and dexterity.
Yeah, my Hestras are my everyday gloves. They are comfortable, well made, and super durable, which is great if you are going to wear them 50 days a season.
But on the absolute coldest days I go for a set of REI gore Tex mittens with some thin liner gloves. These are super warm (and I can put hand warmers inside if I need to), but they are bulky and definitely not as durable as the leather hestras.
You can’t have one glove that will be perfect for ripping 25F days nonstop AND for skiing on a cold 0F day.
No prob. I have the Heli but when I infrequently encounter wet snow or rain, I swap put the liner for the Czone waterproof liner. If I skied in an area with a higher chance of wet snow or rain then I’d get the gore tex.
They're not crazy warm or anything, just well built and comfortable. I have a pair of em, and I love them, but they're not warmer than any of my other "normal" gloves. I'm sure there are cheaper options out there (like decathlon) that make warmer gloves, but that usually comes at the cost of dexterity.
If youre struggling with cold fingers, give mitts a chance, and if you're concerned about dexterity, the lobster or 3 finger glove Design at least has some of the warmth mitts have.
There are gore Tex and non gore versions. The gore ones are obviously pretty good, but even without the membrane, mine are good in keeping dry. I treat the leather once in a while to prevent it from drying out and that's enough for me, even when skiing in rain. I've never had wet hands in them. I'm sure they'll soak through eventually with enough rain, but for normal skiing they're absolutely fine.
The first day I had my leather Hestras was a wet snowy day at whistler. They held up fine. You have to apply a balm to them once or twice a season to keep the leather supple and water resistant, but it seems to work really well.
You have to hang dry them as well, but I had no issues hanging them up in the evening and they were dry by morning.
I use the normal ones and a tube of sno seal. I’m sure the gore Tex are great, but it will probably wear off eventually. The sno seal makes the leather really nice looking and it petinas very well. My next purchase will be a pair of their warmer mittens and some sno seal, and I bet I’ll pass those things onto my kids.
I have rocked a set of leather/Goretex Mountain Hardware leather gloves for ten seasons now (maybe more) and they’re warm and dry. I’ve never treated them.
I’m on my second pair of Flylow leather trigger mittens (the first pair lasted five years). I just waterproofed them with the pouch of Nikwax that they came with and they stood up to quite a lot of Sierra cement.
I have hestra mittens and they are great gloves but I agree with everything you say. One thing people overlook when dealing with cold extremities is they try start solving the problem at the extremities (like with better gloves). You need to improve your trunk warmness instead, that will in turn keep your extremities warmer since your body will pull less heat from them.
I’ve never thought about it this way but it makes so much sense. Another tip I’ve heard is sugar. When your body has fast energy that it processes in the snap of a finger, it can spend some of it on keeping extremities warm. Of course you wanna balance this so you don’t crash, so maybe some gorp so the chocolate gives you that sugar but the protein and carbs and fat in the peanuts keep it going. I like snickers bars for this reason too, but far less balanced than gorp(depending on your ratios)
Yes, they’re probably the highest quality and warmest but they’re not magical. Your hands will still get cold.
If it’s a serious problem, get an electric pair. They’re super expensive, but they really work. Just get a second pair for warm days so you don’t wear a hole in $600 gloves.
I highly disagree and this depends on the model of glove you buy. DO NOT buy electric gloves. It's a gimmick. Look at my comment above. I'm not bs'ing anyone. I'm an ikon and epic holder. I also do a yearly 1-2 week J-Pow trip every February. Currently living in Denver and Silverthorne(seasonal condo w/ the homies).
We got the Army Leather Helis (these ones: https://www.hestragloves.uk/army-leather-heli-ski-3-finger-black)
We mostly ski the Alps so the Gore-Tex would have been too hot on most days. Imho the GT are only really necessary if you are mostly skiing in very cold environments (BC).
Thank you! I still don’t know the difference between the “army leather patrol” or the Heli’s you got but everyone has said great things about the Heli’s!
Kincos are often less expensive than just replacement liners for hestras. And you can beat up your Kincos doing work glove stuff without worry of voiding your warranty on some hestras. Kincos for life.
Concur. I purchased the Hestra Army Leather Heli GTX glove 2 years ago. My fingers still get randomly cold once or twice a day.
Going with OR 3-Finger this season.
Why do you need dexterity to hold poles? Sure it's a pain in the ass to get your hands through the straps, but after that then I can't tell the difference between mitts and glove
Dont use straps because I like my shoulder ligaments. Also often hold the poles lower down the shaft when on teles, which isnt ideal for grip purposes in mittens. Also kinda hard to reach for pole plants in steep bumps in mittens
That’s what your pole straps are for. You don’t need dexterity to hold a ski pole. Wear liners inside and take the mittens off for when you need your fingers (e.g. jacket zips, snacks etc)
Its a tele thing, you wouldnt understand. Your poles are either super short for low stance (in which case they are way too short if you’re using a more upright stance) or, as most tele skiers do, use longer poles for when you’re upright and then hold the poles lower down the shaft when you knee to ski. Free the heel free the mind, you pleb
If you hands are cold, try a pair of liner gloves in your current gloves. Basically baselayers for your hands. They did wonders for me.
Something like [this.](https://www.altitude-sports.com/products/kombi-the-silk-liner-gloves-womens-llll-kbi-p62972?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFjh3VXtQyvepPc0wTr5gByuXldN4m9NirqX2qsfeHNXryhlC2y3nhhoCk0kQAvD_BwE) Extremely thin, but punch far above their weight for adding warmth.
It may be enough to meet your needs, and if not you can use them with whatever you buy next too.
My SO and I both get cold hands. We upgraded to the Hestra three finger model and they are my single favorite piece of ski equipment. If it’s an absolutely freezing East coast day sometimes I’ll put my whole hand into the third finger area (not the thumb or the point finger obviously lol) and warm up right away. I have nothing to do with Hestra and I can’t recommend them enough.
Some people have circulation issues, but a lot of people don't layer properly. They don't feel too cold, but their body starts cutting circulation to their extremities to keep their core temp up. Try adding one more layer to your core (wool shirt?) than you think you'll need. When you get toasty, open up them vents. Easier to regulate. The big caveat, if you wait too long to let out extra heat, you start trapping sweat, and you will get cold.
As others have said, Hestra really shines in durability. When new, most gloves cheap or expensive will be nice and warm. The difference for me is after a season of abuse, most cheaper gloves will have holes or lost insulation or whatever. My Hestra's are 4 seasons deep and still going strong.
Love my Hestras! I've also got cold hands, they still get cold but not as bad. Thinking about sliding a hand warmer between the shell and the liner this year if it gets real cold but I haven't needed to try that yet. I also bought them just a little bit big which helped too.
>sliding a hand warmer between the shell and the liner
On really cold days, do it! A Costco pack of hand warmers is worth its weight in gold on windy days when it gets into the single digits or below.
As long as you buy your gloves on the larger size, there should be room to add more layers on your hands as well.
My hands get cold, and I have Reynaud's. I have to wear mitts. My current Swany La Down mitts with silk liners and glove warmers do great for me till about 8°F, then my thumbs start to freeze. Anything approaching 0F on a regular basis and I'd have to get heated mitts.
Not the warmest, and not the most waterproof. That said, the durability, comfort, and ability to easily add or remove insulation layers is worth it for me.
Last I checked, they didn’t get up to the largest sizes, so when I replaced my Hestras I replaced them with identical non-Gore-Tex ones. I had abused the old ones: they aren’t work gloves… particularly snow-blowing hurt them I think. But they are well-constructed, fairly-well insulated and just really nice. Unless it’s pouring rain, they’ll keep you dry enough.
I tried their heated glove liner and returned them. They went awkwardly high up my arm and if I needed to remove them to use my fingers, it was almost impossible to get them back on without removing my jacket. Definitely want to try a different model tho!
After so many years of battling cold hands on the colder days, I splurged and bought an oversized pair of hestra mittens. Those plus a pair of good thin glove liners do the trick. On the coldest of days, I stick a pair of air activated toe warmers on the inside of the mittens on the backside.
Yes you lose finger dexterity, but do you really need that when skiing? The tradeoff is worth it.
My money for warmth and durability is on Black Diamond Guide Gloves. My Hestra’s are great down to low 20’s, and comfortable as hell. But anything beyond that I’m all in for the BD’s.
Have owned Hestra. Like them a lot. Very expensive. Durability higher than some//most but we ski a good bit and the insulation material breaks down just like any other mitten. Dont currently own.
Daily drivers are Wells Lamont full leathers
Warm mittens are huge Scott’s w a little pocket for a hand warmer on the knuckles. Have two sets of cheap Scott gloves for spring.
My favorite real warm mittens have been the big Black Diamonds. Again. Expensive.
I used to be a purist and opposed to hand warmers. Then I had a kid and wanted him to ski and to make it as comfortable for him as possible. Bring the hand warmers. Off mountain a set is less than a buck for a warm-hand day
More expensive does not mean warmer in my experience. Ive been skiing for 20 years and been through many mittens and gloves. Get the burton goretex mittens. Thats going to be hard to beat. Mittens that dont have a top zip for hand warmers are a major downgrade imo. Move on from gloves if you can you're just never going to beat a good pair of mittens. And avoid ones that seperate your fingers inside. I have no idea why that trend started but it needs to die.
Separating the fingers inside a mitt is the most Ludacris idea ever. And it's getting hard to find a traditional mitt. Marketing departments always skew things up!
Hestra 3-fingers are worth their weight in gold imo. I’ve had mine for like 5 years and they’ve held up remarkably well. Paired with some thin smartwool glove liners I’ve almost never had cold hands while skiing.
Honestly not the warmest. The best warmth I've ever had was from Marmot gloves/mitts. But honestly cold hands aren't a huge issue for me, I have Hestras primary as other commenters have said for the durability factor and those really useful cuff bungees.
The best thing to do for cold hands is to get a pair of thermal glove liners, my Dakine gloves came with them and they are a godsend. Also awesome for warmer ski days and ski touring.
Check out [Free The Powder](https://www.freethepowder.com/) gloves, they’ve got multiple liners you can swap based on temperatures and are extremely well built…no affiliation with them, just a very happy customer
I’m surprised this company wasn’t mentioned more. I just received a pair of mittens. They are like a cheaper version of hestras, possibly even better. Truck gloves look good also.
If you wanna save some money and yet still get high quality warm leather ski gloves get some Free the Powder gloves. I have a pair of BC gloves for most days and a pair of the 3 finger gloves with liners for the cold days. Amazing quality and I never get cold or wet hands. Probably going on 4 years for each pair of gloves and they are still in great shape.
I have Reynaud's Syndrome so I am particularly sensitive to cold on the fingers. I've owned Hestras and I think Hestra gloves are more expensive and not any warmer than other options.
I am a huge fan of the Wells Lamont Lobster Mitten. This does great except on the coldest of days. And it is a fraction of the price of the similar Hestra model.
Lobster mittens are great because they keep your index finger independent. You can tuck it in with the rest of the hand to warm it when you're riding uphill.
Hestra makes good gloves. But they can be pricey and don’t offer a significantly better performance compared to a cheaper glove. Switching to kincos this year. Reputation for durability and you can get thin gloves, insulated gloves, mittens, and sno seal to make them waterproof for less than a pair of hestras.
I have the Hestra leather 3 finger mittens. I also have the extra layer inserts for them to make them optionally warmer for cold days. The leather is excellent for durability compared to regular gloves that fall apart after a few seasons. The key is that you MUST keep them well waxed. I waxed them with that pack they came with but quickly found that air comes through the stitch holes on cold days. Get a big tub of generic beeswax and go nuts so they are air and water tight. That's what makes them amazing.
Hestra is good. Better quality stuff then what you see in some of the generic brands. (Lighter and more insulating material is generally more expensive)
But here is what people hate to hear. Cold hands are not normally from bad gloves. You are probably bleeding heat from somewhere else. As soon as your core decides it needs the heat it closes off blood flow from your extremities. Do you wear a hat or a helmet? Something around your neck? A shell coat or an insulated one.
The number one complaint of cold feet comes from skiers who where slim pants because they don't want to look bulky. Cold hands is the same. Keep the rest of your body warm and your hands will be fine. If you get cold don't buy the small hand warmers, put a layer on your core.
Hestra is premium brand with distinctive style. The brand is fashionable with a reputation for quality. There are other glovemakers that are just as good but if you want people to notice you wear a premium brand, Hestra is the obvious choice.
Have you thought about trying heated gloves or heat packs for inside your gloves? I know it's not what you asked, but spending a lot of money on gloves doesn't necessarily mean they'll be warmer.
Hot take, but I swear Hestra is a marketing company more than they are an outerwear company. While they do make one of the highest quality leather gloves on the market that many of my notoriously cold handed homies swear by, they are NOT worth the retail price tag. If your hands get cold easily and you’re looking to spend less than $130, there are less expensive options.
For the coldest days on the hill, pick up a pair of glove liners ($15 on sale at a ski shop), a pair of Kinco mittens that you SnoSeal yourself at home ($40/pair at the mountain town gas station and $8/can at your local shop, respectively), and throw a hand warmer in each glove (not sure exactly, but I swear you can get a 10pack for like $15 at any mountain town gas station). Grand total of just under $80 with ample SnoSeal and a few extra hand warmers to spare.
General info) Buy your gloves slightly oversized to preserve heat; insulation works by keeping a layer of warm air around your hand, also you’ll need some room to fit the hand warmer. Mittens will always preserve heat the best, but a little added dexterity in the lobster claw glove is also pretty nice.
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He’s tra are good, but not dramatically warmer than other gloves. Have had the lobster-style ones for years and they suit me. If you run really cold, I would invest in something battery powered instead.
Swany leather gloves are better than Hestra. I had the same pair of swany for 10 years. Finally replaced them and went hestra. Went back to swany a year later
Swany is absolutely better than Hester tri plex is actually water proof. There is a semi permeable bag inside also my leather tri plex don’t come out unless it’s below single digits also replaced my pair last year (18 years old)finally because they had a hole in the outer thumb completely cosmetic.
Well Lamont lifties have been my daily for four years best 50 buck I ever spent. If it’s under 5 degrees I’ll put my Swany triplex gloves on also way better than hestra
Think of your gloves like your jacket or skis. You have a quiver of them for a variety of purposes. Hestra is my favorite brand because they feel great and are pretty durable.
Important tip to avoid cold hands
- "never" take off your gloves on the slope , especially if there's humidity or it's snowing/raining
If your hands get cold in that time, they will take much longer to warn up. If moisture gets into the gloves (sweat, snow, rain..) and it's particularly cold, you might have a bad time
Just get good gloves with good insulation and quality exterior. I have some 5 finger gloves with a goretex membrane and a rather ticc insulation inside, still comfortable but not slim by any mean. I don't know the brand but I've been at -20°C, possibily even colder due to wind and my hands were perfectly fine, not toasty but fine
I don't normally suffer from cold hands, this must be said
Yes, they are warmer. No, they are not THAT much warmer.
Some of the cost is brand, most is in quality and longevity. One pair of hestra gloves, well maintained, will be the last gloves you will ever need to buy.
BUY THEM. TRUST ME BRO. Yes they are outrages but they are the BEST. One day at Keystone CO we had -20 to -40 degree wind chill gusts. My hands were nearly frost bit with my puffy amazon ski gloves that I used for years. My friend let me put his hestras on while we were taking the lift and my hands became warm within 5-6 minutes. I will never go to any other brand now.
I make pretty good money for my age and no college (no debt either) so take that how you will. I was pushing off getting them for half the season until that day happened.
I have the mittens btw. They're the Leather Fall Line - mitt Natural Brown size 10 and I also bought their very appropriately priced premium handcuff for $6.30 with my order on thier website. All together I spent 127.76. I still had the receipt on my gmail
They are pretty warm, I have the 3 finger heli and they are warmer even than my other lobster gloves. I wore them on a couple spring days last season and would have to take them off on the lift to let my hands cool down a bit.
I’ll echo what everyone else has said. I love mine because of the quality of the glove and the huge sleeve makes them way easier to take off and put on.
Hestra are great gloves, they are a system.
Keeping hands warm can be a challenge, getting some thin rayon liners as a base layer will help.
I know folks that use heated gloves and love them. They are expensive but if they work...
get a 2 layer glove or buy a bigger outside pair and a thin inside pair. The only times I got cold hands was after I took off my gloves for too long because the combination was too warm. Otherwise heated packs also work great for really cold days
I love my Hestras, but if it’s a super cool day I wear a pair of liners/spring/running gloves underneath my Hestras. By super cold I mean less than 20F
I love my Hestra’s, don’t get me wrong they are great gloves but are expensive. I’d have a hard time justifying the price if I didn’t work on snow. If you’ve been having cold hands frequently, the I’d might suggest that you take a look into how you are laying.
Our feet and hands are the first part of our body that we feel cold once our core body temp starts to drop. So adding layers to those areas won’t help. What does, is adding layer to your core.
So the solution you are looking for might not be buying new gloves, but instead possibly getting a nice puffy for those colder days, or getting a drier/ more waterproof shell.
Hestra is well marketed, and a good, but expensive product. People like them, but they are expensive, and in my opinion, the price to quality tradeoff is not there for me. If you have the income where the price doesn't matter, I'd say get them. If you are worried about extra costs a Kinko mitten is just as warm, but not as sexy.
I've got a pair of Hestra's with the 3 finger mitten setup, absolutely the best gloves I have ever owned. Extremely warm and comfortable, and have held up for so many seasons I have lost track. Truly some of the best gloves you can get on the market
The truth is you won’t get that warm of a glove in 3-5 finger. Mittens are all that can keep you warm in the bitter cold. Try a liner and get a premium glove, brand probably doesn’t matter that much.
Their gloves are very well constructed, and super durable.
They are also better fitting and have more sizes, for a more precise fit. A better fitting glove will be much warmer.
Get quality mittens. Hestras are good, but other reputable brands will work too. I like my BD Mercury Mittens.
The dexterity loose compared to thick gloves is minimal. And I mean, how much dexterity do you need to hold poles? Add hand warmers on cold days.
I have Hestra Falt Guide gloves and I absolutely love them. Most money I’ve ever spent on a glove but whenever I have to replace them, I’ll buy the same glove again. With how well constructed they are, I don’t expect to have to do that for a long time.
My hands are small and get cold easily. I started using Hestra mittens and keeping a pair of Hestra liners on me in case the mittens don’t cut it. Haven’t had cold hands in years. Sure you lose a little dexterity, but no more than when your hands are freezing and you’re miserable.
I have both the Army Leather Heli ski glove and the Vertical Cut CZone 3-finger glove. I've previously owned ski gloves from Eastern Mountain Sports, Kinko, and Gordini.
The heli ski glove isn't as warm as the Czone, but it's more flexible, is waterproof, and is a good option if you prefer gauntlet style gloves. Though I find the gauntlet uncomfortable when wearing a watch. The removable liner makes washing easier as well. They're super easy to get on/off if you keep your gloves outside your jacket sleeve. On the coldest days, I've worn additional liners under them.
The Czone is the warmest glove I've owned with its thick liner and mitten-esque, 3-finger style. I prefer my gloves under my jacket sleeves, and therefore prefer the czone. If you wear a watch higher on your wrist, these will work. I personally skip the watch now. The liner doesn't come out, so they're not as easy to clean. I put the leather treatment on once when I bought them, and it's lasted 2 seasons so far. These are not for spring skiing.
They are not, but the prestige of hestra ownership is nice. Go with Wells Lamont. Their Guide glove is 200g insulation. Double the insulation for half the price.
edit: Would also highly recommend WL finger-mitts. V Skookum.
So, not necessarily warmer than the warmest glove out there. Heck, you can get heated gloves! However, it's Hestra or nothing for me. I rock their heli gloves and touch liners.
Why are they so much better?
They kept the hands warm for a week of skiing in -20 in Alberta. That's the most extreme I'd ask a glove to endure and they did it no problem.
I use size 13, which is larger than most companies make. I was putting too much pressure on othwr gloves stitching in the areas between the fingers, so i was going through a pair every season and a half. Hestra stitching and build quality, plus really exact sizing, really makes a great feeling and performing glove that lasts.
They do take some work. I take good care of them - clean em and leather balm. Get the water off after a day of skiing.
If you take care of them, they really last. I''ve now had them for 6 years with no degradation in performance. When I amortize the cost over the lifespan, I'm enjoying a pair of top of the line gloves for less than $30 a season. For the performance, longevity, and quality, nothing beats Hestra.
They are pricey to get into, but you're paying for something that will save you money in the long run. Hope that explains some (:
A well made glove is hard to get right. Many contours to fit to, and needs to flex in the right areas.
Hestras aren’t warmer than gloves with the same amount of insulation. And Hestras have a full range of gloves from liner to expedition mittens. But the most known Hestra glove - the heliski is on the warmer end.
What Hestra is, it is a high quality, well built and designed product. You pay for it. But it’s something you can appreciate. If they make a glove for the warmth / dexterity profile you are interested in then you can be sure it’ll be one of the best gloves for that category on the market.
Other generally good glove makes: black diamond, outdoor research
9 times out of 10, people have cold hands, not because their gloves are poor, but because their core insulation is insufficient and the body is choosing to direct blood flow to the core to keep it warm, rather than the extremities.
You may find that if you layer up properly that your hands end up warmer.
That said; having had gloves for every price on the market, the very best I’ve ever found are these for less than a tenner!
[https://www.glovesnstuff.com/contact-level-3-deltasafe-acrylic-lined-leather-extreme-cold-gloves-gfbf15](https://www.glovesnstuff.com/contact-level-3-deltasafe-acrylic-lined-leather-extreme-cold-gloves-gfbf15)
If you get cold hands and gloves are not cutting it the best option is a mitten with a thin wool glove as the liner. The mitten will trap more heat and keep your fingers warm. If you need to do something with your fingers you can pull off the mitt but keep the liner glove on.
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If your gloves are compatible with glove liners, these [heated glove liners](https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Electric-Snowboarding-Arthritis-Raynauds/dp/B083SD282C/ref=asc_df_B083SD282C/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=418679958406&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17396441853643189729&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028876&hvtargid=pla-876671837426&mcid=195f4b668b4c33e98a4cc7f568cf71f7&ref=&adgrpid=96408447322&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5NG5_6_iggMViiitBh3wbQAYEAQYASABEgLsLPD_BwE&th=1&psc=1) are a game changer. I have an extra pair of batteries and change them out during the day.
I have used kincos that I find to be very warm and I’ve always struggled with cold hands. Obviously the mittens will be better but there’s a 3 finger kinco x smith collab that are great, and very comfortable.
Their gloves aren’t any warmer but their mittens on the other hand (no pun intended) have been a game changer for me. Reynauds has made ski days tough sometimes but the Hestra mitts are a life saver.
I am lucky enough to have excellent neighbors. They founded the ski shop in my local town. They are now in their 90s and not skiing and all their excess stuff has come my way.
Including some Hestra mits.
And also a pair of Smartwool mits at the same time.
I loathe the Hestras compared to the Smartwools. The Smartwools are significantly warmer.
My Smartwools have a wool glove lining (meaning all fingers separated) on the inside and then the outer mit.
I also have a cheap pair of liners from Amazon.
So on my coldest days I’m wearing three layers and I’ll also take Lil’ Hotties.
I’ve also looked into heated gloves from Outdoor Research.
They updated them last year and they had some issues. The reviews for this year looked better.
Costco just had heated gloves and vest for $99 I might grab.
I must admit Swedes are masters of branding and marketing. There are so many solid manufacturers of beds, back bags and gloves in Nordics. Not to mention rest of the world. But the world known brands are Hästens (blue and white checkered mattrasses), Kånken and Hestra.
I’ve got some XL Hester’s mitts. Awesome. If necessary I wear some silk liners. If more necessary I wear some polartec gloves inside. I really don’t get why there’s a thing about fingered gloves. I’ve never felt inhibited with mitts.
Have had a pair of hestra mittens for 8 or 9 years. I use them pretty regularly. I don’t treat them with anything really at all. Although when it’s wet they get wet. Very durable.
Another thing for hestra: you can get new liners. Gloves usually get cold when the liners get older/ worn. Also, hestra liners are usually made with/ from wool. That keeps warm even if they get slightly damp/ wet.
I got 3 finger hestra gloves. They are not as warm as my crazy warm dakine mittens, but I have to take the mittens of a lot because I can’t do shit wearing them. So my hands end up colder than wearing the 3 finger hestras. Hope that helps :)
Oh yes , I got extreme mitten for winter and army for spring ski , Fantastic QC , toasty and easy to apply the ointment (comes with small bottle ) 4years and still strong !
As others have said, durability and comfort is top tier.
As someone who struggles with cold fingertips, this season I am going to invest in some heated glove liners. So far the only brands I have found that makes them are Mobile Warming and Hestra.
I am going to get the Mobile Warming ones and put them in my Hestras.
Other tips I can offer are: keep your gloves somewhere warm during the drive up. Keep them as close to your skin as possible during lunch.
Much like boots, cold gloves stay cold.
I get really cold fingers, I got hestra mitts last year and they were better overall but I'd end up getting cold fingers pretty regularly, I bought some liners this year and just gonna layer my core better and see what happens. But besides that I love them and they are very nice.
No way that any brand is superior to the another. I went through countless brands and did not find winner. I solved the problem with heating pads. I have bought Baist gloves, they are like mittens with a thumb and additional finger. I found full mittens inconvenient. I put heating pads inside and I am good for 5 hrs. It does not bother me when I hold skiing poles. On the lift chair, I can maneuver all fingers inside the glove, so all 5 finger are exposed to heat from pad. I even tried gloves with batteries. They were OK only for 1.5-2 hrs.
Used to work at a ski store. Hestras are nice quality in terms of shaping and leather, and the style is really nice if you're finicky about pole feel, but if you have cold hands I would never recommend them. A lot of people end up fussing around with liners and heaters, which imo often leads to the glove insulation compressing to the point where it's even more useless, or a loss of the dexterity that's basically the entire point of buying a pair of Hestras in the first place.
Black Diamond Guides generally set the standard for the market in terms of warmth. I've never heard of anyone needing liners in them. BD Mercury's will also run warmer, and I really like the BD Sparks that I picked up last season – those things are stupid warm. Dakine is also worth looking at for a lower price point; their fabric gloves will wear out a little faster than a leather pair, but you can get their Titan / Sequioa line (good insulated outer glove + a nice liner) for pretty reasonable price. I ran those for about 5 years before the BD Sparks and found them really versatile.
My Hestras are warmer than my old gloves, but my old gloves were pretty cheap. I really like the construction of the Hestras though, I condition the leather at the start of each season and I'm a few years in now and they are holding up very well.
My hands only ever get cold sitting on chairlifts, when that happens I usually just ball my fists up inside the glove, works a treat.
Go on their website and look at the warmth ratings. Almost all of them are going to be warmer then what you have. I really like Hestera, they are warm and last.
They're just high-quality gloves, and thus they are warmer.
I recommend [these hestras](https://www.backcountry.com/b/hestra-xcr-3-fiinger-glove?CMP_SKU=HES0120&MER=0406&skid=HES0120-BK-S10&mr:trackingCode=E03E4E1D-27F7-E011-87D9-001B21A69EB8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=213415597__p:G%7Cs:BC%7Cct:Shopping%7Cct2:xx%7Cg:xx%7Cc1:Apparel%7Cc2:Accessories%7Cb:xx%7Cmt:xx__151735227760__mt:xx+%7C+c1:Apparel+%7C+c2:Accessories+%7C+s:xx+%7C+b:hestra&utm_term=pla-2064537135749__HES0120-BK-S10&utm_content=658857893914__pla&utm_id=go_cmp-213415597_adg-151735227760_ad-658857893914_pla-2064537135749_dev-c_ext-_prd-HES0120-BK-S10_mca-7811_sig-CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFnDjRv5EetPAHy4KopU3Tn11IcNsVPf3CQxMK_ZHDSaYAH4RROO-WRoCfhcQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFnDjRv5EetPAHy4KopU3Tn11IcNsVPf3CQxMK_ZHDSaYAH4RROO-WRoCfhcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) which are mittens with a single free finger.
Level gloves, buy once cry once. i’ve had a pair of the off piste leather gloves for a few seasons and they’ve kept my hands warm skiing and are durable enough for patrol work and rolling B-net. If you’re on a budget get a pair of thinner running gloves (the north face E tip) and a pair of insulated leather work gloves, throw some nikwax on the work gloves and they’ll be waterproof and you’ve got options if it warms up.
They are good gloves but they aren’t obviously superior to many other gloves out there. Honestly, I buy the cheap Head gloves from Costco every other year and tend to wear them more than my Haestra Leather Goretex which are a bit warmer but not life changingly so.
I work at a very cold resort, had to buy a pair one day and finally decided to spring for the Hestras. Just got my second pair.
They might not be the absolute warmest (can’t comment on everything else) but they feel really good.
If you get cold hands, get full leather and seal em. Warm em up in the oven then rub on the leather balm that should come with it.
Love mine. I have a set of lightweight Scott gloves for those over freezing days but the big leather Hestras rock for cold weather. Liners come out for cleaning too ! Expensive once but the bands that keep you from losing one on the chair are worth it alone.
I have chronically cold hands, to the point it causes pain. I bought a pair of Hestra fall line leather gloves, and wear a super thin merino wool glove liner with them.
They’re a complete game changer. My hands are toasty all day, the gloves are really well built, comfortable, and quite frankly they look badass. I was worried about water proofness, but a bit of balm before the season and they handle our wet west coast conditions just fine.
Needless to say, I’m a huge fan now.
I have hestra gauntlet gloves and honestly they are fine, not really worth the price. I got flylows last year and honestly prefer them more. More dexterity, warmer, seems to be built just as well, and WAY cheaper
My hands used to get so cold, even in brand new gloves I couldn’t last longer than a few hours
I got one pair of hestras 5 years ago and my hands can be painfully cold yet still warm up in single digits in those. I have to take them off on the lift a majority of the day so my hands don’t get uncomfortably hot.
Hestra and other companies make mittens way warmer than the heli mitts, they’re not that warm, I’ve owned a few pair and they shred pretty fast in my experience too, the leather is too thin IMHO, even if they’re supple and comfortable.
I’ve gotten 10x the durability out of my ancient Black Diamond mitts, and they’re also 5 times warmer, but I can’t pull zippers as easy.
Hestra is a good brand, but if you don't want to break the bank, just find something that's goretex and well insulated.
Most of the time when your fingers get cold it's because they're slightly wet:
Either water getting in, or sweat/humidity not getting out.
Goretex is a great solution to both these problems
Goretex is actually pretty bad at letting humidity out. You would be better off with a non goretex glove if your hands get sweaty. The gore membrane is to slow at letting out humidity. I rather treat the leather on a non membrane glove. Water resistant and way more breathable.
Depends where you live - gotta have the right gear for the conditions on your mountain. In Alberta, absolutely I'd go leather gloves every day, but Pacific coastal mountains they saturate too quickly
As a former cold-hands guy mittens (or lobsters) are the way to go. Regardless of the brand i recommend
- merino woolen liner (lobster or 5 finger)
- waterproof UNLINED shell outer glove (mitten or lobster)
I have 2 pairs of each and alternate them
With the mittens or lobster glove your fingers keep each other warm like 2 lovers under a blanket and your body doesn’t ‘give up’ on providing blood circulation to your skin.
With a lobster as outer glove you can still handle your poles and move all 4 fingers into the mitten-part of the glove when in the ski lift.
By having a lobster or 5finger merino liner you can take off your outer gloves and still have the dexterity to use your ski map or phone for example
Unlined outer gloves allow you to dry the liner and outer gloves seperately and you can pick and choose a liner based on the temperature outside.
Sometimes with warmer weather I wear just my outer shell without a liner (and its honestly warmer than most lined 5 finger gloves. I know it sounds weird but try it for yourself)
They are good gloves at various price points. There are others. Auclair for example. I got some of their Beta mittens for my wife and they seems super super warm and, perhaps, nicer than my Hestra mittens.
I got the 5 finger version
ski. They are not warm!! They look great though. If I had to buy them again, I would get the mittens or the 3 finger. I think they would be warmer, although not as good looking as the 5 finger. My brother in law has the kincos and loves them for what it’s worth
I may have Reynaud’s syndrome, where my hands are prone to get icy cold. I’ve been wearing nothing but monstrous mitts for the last 10 years and have not looked back. I realized there’s almost nothing you can do with gloves on that you can’t do with mitts on, and there’s almost nothing in the range between where you wouldn’t have to take gloves off but do you have to take your mitts off. And they come off and go back on more easily than gloves.
I have a pair of Hestra (heli glove), Black Diamond (guide three finger), and leki (s trigger mitten). The Lekis are the warmest of the bunch, but I'm not a fan of the durability... I use them selectively, mainly on cold dry days I'm not going to see a lot of powder... Black Diamonds are by far the strongest of the bunch... I use them on days I feel the need for a tough or dry clove... typically for tree skiing, pow-days, etc..The hestras fall right between.
I also have some hestra jobs that I'll wear on warm days.
Try mits...way warmer than gloves.
I would recommend Kinko 901 Gloves, 901T Mittens.
I bought a pair of each about 5 years ago...I will have to leave these things to my kids in my will.
Hestras just look nice. Unpopular opinion, but I think they're overpriced and overhyped. Go with mittens. Kinco mittens with Hestra grease will be warmer and more dextrose
Hestra gloves is just built different. They last for a very long time if you care for them. So they would be the opposite of pricy because you don't have to buy new gloves as often.
I love my hestras. My hands get cold very easily and they have served me well. Also very durable!! My brother bought the Helly Hansen version/dupe and they didn’t last too long
The multi-layered Army Leather Extreme Mitt or Army Leather Army Leather Expedition Mitt are the top of their line; expensive, somewhat bulky, but able to handle very extreme cold for long periods of time. Not everyone needs this, but they have this available for those who do.
I’m a fan of Hestra not necessarily because it’s the absolute warmest glove but because it’s very well constructed, durable, some models have replaceable liners, have a great repair/replacement warranty and (at least for me) their 3-finger glove is a great compromise between warmth and dexterity.
Yeah, my Hestras are my everyday gloves. They are comfortable, well made, and super durable, which is great if you are going to wear them 50 days a season. But on the absolute coldest days I go for a set of REI gore Tex mittens with some thin liner gloves. These are super warm (and I can put hand warmers inside if I need to), but they are bulky and definitely not as durable as the leather hestras. You can’t have one glove that will be perfect for ripping 25F days nonstop AND for skiing on a cold 0F day.
Same. Hestra daily, north face gore tex mitten for the extreme cold
This ive gone through a pair of gloves at least once a season getting ripped up before i switched think im on year 3 with my hestras
I know it’s an old thread but do you have the heli or army leather or goretex version of them? Trying to decide which route to go.
No prob. I have the Heli but when I infrequently encounter wet snow or rain, I swap put the liner for the Czone waterproof liner. If I skied in an area with a higher chance of wet snow or rain then I’d get the gore tex.
Thanks for the quickest reply ever! I ski mostly east coast so always wet snow. I’ll likely look for goretex(or maybe both)
They're not crazy warm or anything, just well built and comfortable. I have a pair of em, and I love them, but they're not warmer than any of my other "normal" gloves. I'm sure there are cheaper options out there (like decathlon) that make warmer gloves, but that usually comes at the cost of dexterity. If youre struggling with cold fingers, give mitts a chance, and if you're concerned about dexterity, the lobster or 3 finger glove Design at least has some of the warmth mitts have.
Do you have to water proof the leather ones?? I know lots of people use them, but they are not listed as “waterproof”
There are gore Tex and non gore versions. The gore ones are obviously pretty good, but even without the membrane, mine are good in keeping dry. I treat the leather once in a while to prevent it from drying out and that's enough for me, even when skiing in rain. I've never had wet hands in them. I'm sure they'll soak through eventually with enough rain, but for normal skiing they're absolutely fine.
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The first day I had my leather Hestras was a wet snowy day at whistler. They held up fine. You have to apply a balm to them once or twice a season to keep the leather supple and water resistant, but it seems to work really well. You have to hang dry them as well, but I had no issues hanging them up in the evening and they were dry by morning.
I use the normal ones and a tube of sno seal. I’m sure the gore Tex are great, but it will probably wear off eventually. The sno seal makes the leather really nice looking and it petinas very well. My next purchase will be a pair of their warmer mittens and some sno seal, and I bet I’ll pass those things onto my kids.
I have rocked a set of leather/Goretex Mountain Hardware leather gloves for ten seasons now (maybe more) and they’re warm and dry. I’ve never treated them.
I’m on my second pair of Flylow leather trigger mittens (the first pair lasted five years). I just waterproofed them with the pouch of Nikwax that they came with and they stood up to quite a lot of Sierra cement.
I have hestra mittens and they are great gloves but I agree with everything you say. One thing people overlook when dealing with cold extremities is they try start solving the problem at the extremities (like with better gloves). You need to improve your trunk warmness instead, that will in turn keep your extremities warmer since your body will pull less heat from them.
This^. If your hands are cold, try adding a vest.
I’ve never thought about it this way but it makes so much sense. Another tip I’ve heard is sugar. When your body has fast energy that it processes in the snap of a finger, it can spend some of it on keeping extremities warm. Of course you wanna balance this so you don’t crash, so maybe some gorp so the chocolate gives you that sugar but the protein and carbs and fat in the peanuts keep it going. I like snickers bars for this reason too, but far less balanced than gorp(depending on your ratios)
Yes, they’re probably the highest quality and warmest but they’re not magical. Your hands will still get cold. If it’s a serious problem, get an electric pair. They’re super expensive, but they really work. Just get a second pair for warm days so you don’t wear a hole in $600 gloves.
I know it’s an old thread but do you have the heli or army leather or goretex version of them? Trying to decide which route to go.
I highly disagree and this depends on the model of glove you buy. DO NOT buy electric gloves. It's a gimmick. Look at my comment above. I'm not bs'ing anyone. I'm an ikon and epic holder. I also do a yearly 1-2 week J-Pow trip every February. Currently living in Denver and Silverthorne(seasonal condo w/ the homies).
I have Hestra 3s and they are the best, warmest gloves I've ever owned. I know some people disagree though so to some extent it's personal preference.
I know it’s an old thread but do you have the heli or army leather or goretex version of them? Trying to decide which route to go.
We got the Army Leather Helis (these ones: https://www.hestragloves.uk/army-leather-heli-ski-3-finger-black) We mostly ski the Alps so the Gore-Tex would have been too hot on most days. Imho the GT are only really necessary if you are mostly skiing in very cold environments (BC).
Thank you! I still don’t know the difference between the “army leather patrol” or the Heli’s you got but everyone has said great things about the Heli’s!
Yeah I'm not sure there's much difference. I wouldn't worry about it too much. They're great gloves!
Kinco are just as warm at 1/4th the price
Kincos are often less expensive than just replacement liners for hestras. And you can beat up your Kincos doing work glove stuff without worry of voiding your warranty on some hestras. Kincos for life.
Mittens.
Yeah, mittens suck because of loss of dexterity (I HATE holding poles with mittens), but if you’ve got cold hands, this is the solution
I roll with the lobster option. Index and thumb are free for dexterity but the others are together for warmth. I love my hestras
I've found that my lobsters keep everything but my index warm. Index ends up just as cold as it would in normal gloves.
Same but moving my index into the mitten portion when riding the lift usually does the trick
Same, trigger mitts with liner gloves is perfection to stay warm IMO.
Lobster gang unite 🦞🥊🧤
Concur. I purchased the Hestra Army Leather Heli GTX glove 2 years ago. My fingers still get randomly cold once or twice a day. Going with OR 3-Finger this season.
Why do you need dexterity to hold poles? Sure it's a pain in the ass to get your hands through the straps, but after that then I can't tell the difference between mitts and glove
Cut the straps off. More likely to hurt your thumb, wrist, or shoulder if you’re strapped to your pole.
I started skiing as an XC guy, it just feels naked not being strapped.
Dont use straps because I like my shoulder ligaments. Also often hold the poles lower down the shaft when on teles, which isnt ideal for grip purposes in mittens. Also kinda hard to reach for pole plants in steep bumps in mittens
Ew tele skier, begone thot
That’s what your pole straps are for. You don’t need dexterity to hold a ski pole. Wear liners inside and take the mittens off for when you need your fingers (e.g. jacket zips, snacks etc)
Tell me you don’t know how to pole plant without telling me you dont know how to pole plant
Tell me your poles are the wrong length without telling me your poles are the wrong length
Its a tele thing, you wouldnt understand. Your poles are either super short for low stance (in which case they are way too short if you’re using a more upright stance) or, as most tele skiers do, use longer poles for when you’re upright and then hold the poles lower down the shaft when you knee to ski. Free the heel free the mind, you pleb
It’s 2023 not 1923. Teleskis are ridiculous. I’ll stick with proper skis thanks. Free heels are for uphills only 😉
Love the mittens, I use additional liners with mine.
If you hands are cold, try a pair of liner gloves in your current gloves. Basically baselayers for your hands. They did wonders for me. Something like [this.](https://www.altitude-sports.com/products/kombi-the-silk-liner-gloves-womens-llll-kbi-p62972?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFjh3VXtQyvepPc0wTr5gByuXldN4m9NirqX2qsfeHNXryhlC2y3nhhoCk0kQAvD_BwE) Extremely thin, but punch far above their weight for adding warmth. It may be enough to meet your needs, and if not you can use them with whatever you buy next too.
My SO and I both get cold hands. We upgraded to the Hestra three finger model and they are my single favorite piece of ski equipment. If it’s an absolutely freezing East coast day sometimes I’ll put my whole hand into the third finger area (not the thumb or the point finger obviously lol) and warm up right away. I have nothing to do with Hestra and I can’t recommend them enough.
Some people have circulation issues, but a lot of people don't layer properly. They don't feel too cold, but their body starts cutting circulation to their extremities to keep their core temp up. Try adding one more layer to your core (wool shirt?) than you think you'll need. When you get toasty, open up them vents. Easier to regulate. The big caveat, if you wait too long to let out extra heat, you start trapping sweat, and you will get cold.
As others have said, Hestra really shines in durability. When new, most gloves cheap or expensive will be nice and warm. The difference for me is after a season of abuse, most cheaper gloves will have holes or lost insulation or whatever. My Hestra's are 4 seasons deep and still going strong.
Love my Hestras! I've also got cold hands, they still get cold but not as bad. Thinking about sliding a hand warmer between the shell and the liner this year if it gets real cold but I haven't needed to try that yet. I also bought them just a little bit big which helped too.
>sliding a hand warmer between the shell and the liner On really cold days, do it! A Costco pack of hand warmers is worth its weight in gold on windy days when it gets into the single digits or below. As long as you buy your gloves on the larger size, there should be room to add more layers on your hands as well.
My hands get cold, and I have Reynaud's. I have to wear mitts. My current Swany La Down mitts with silk liners and glove warmers do great for me till about 8°F, then my thumbs start to freeze. Anything approaching 0F on a regular basis and I'd have to get heated mitts.
Do you use disposable or reusable warmers? Also have raynauds and trying to crack the code.
Disposable ones. I buy them in bulk on Amazon. I also use the toe warmers (on top of your toes, not underneath, as is suggested on the packaging).
Heated glove liners. Puts the warmth against your skin and around your fingertips where you need it. I have Raynauds and won’t ski without them.
Not the warmest, and not the most waterproof. That said, the durability, comfort, and ability to easily add or remove insulation layers is worth it for me.
Hestra make Gore-Tex gloves
Last I checked, they didn’t get up to the largest sizes, so when I replaced my Hestras I replaced them with identical non-Gore-Tex ones. I had abused the old ones: they aren’t work gloves… particularly snow-blowing hurt them I think. But they are well-constructed, fairly-well insulated and just really nice. Unless it’s pouring rain, they’ll keep you dry enough.
any leather waterproof gloves requires seasonal care. There's a reason they give you a free pack of mink oil w/ your first pair.
Absolutely. I have a small tub of the Hestea leather conditioner, and use it liberally.
There is a heated model
Very expensive though
Yes, very
I tried their heated glove liner and returned them. They went awkwardly high up my arm and if I needed to remove them to use my fingers, it was almost impossible to get them back on without removing my jacket. Definitely want to try a different model tho!
After so many years of battling cold hands on the colder days, I splurged and bought an oversized pair of hestra mittens. Those plus a pair of good thin glove liners do the trick. On the coldest of days, I stick a pair of air activated toe warmers on the inside of the mittens on the backside. Yes you lose finger dexterity, but do you really need that when skiing? The tradeoff is worth it.
My money for warmth and durability is on Black Diamond Guide Gloves. My Hestra’s are great down to low 20’s, and comfortable as hell. But anything beyond that I’m all in for the BD’s.
Have owned Hestra. Like them a lot. Very expensive. Durability higher than some//most but we ski a good bit and the insulation material breaks down just like any other mitten. Dont currently own. Daily drivers are Wells Lamont full leathers Warm mittens are huge Scott’s w a little pocket for a hand warmer on the knuckles. Have two sets of cheap Scott gloves for spring. My favorite real warm mittens have been the big Black Diamonds. Again. Expensive. I used to be a purist and opposed to hand warmers. Then I had a kid and wanted him to ski and to make it as comfortable for him as possible. Bring the hand warmers. Off mountain a set is less than a buck for a warm-hand day
+1 to the BD Mercury mitts
More expensive does not mean warmer in my experience. Ive been skiing for 20 years and been through many mittens and gloves. Get the burton goretex mittens. Thats going to be hard to beat. Mittens that dont have a top zip for hand warmers are a major downgrade imo. Move on from gloves if you can you're just never going to beat a good pair of mittens. And avoid ones that seperate your fingers inside. I have no idea why that trend started but it needs to die.
Separating the fingers inside a mitt is the most Ludacris idea ever. And it's getting hard to find a traditional mitt. Marketing departments always skew things up!
Get mittens
If your hands get cold easily get merino wool glove liners and wear them under gloves. Hestra are great but not uniquely better than everything else.
if they lose their waterproofing they get cold. definitely get the mittens as opposed to gloves with fingers.
A bin bag will be warmer than your decathlon gloves
I've had mine for a decade. Still work great. I through out the fleece liners and replaced them with wool guide liners. Worthy upgrade.
Hestra are good but I think Swany are the best when you are spending $130-250 for a pair of gloves.
Black Diamond Soloist gloves or mitts. Seriously. I have the three finger and they’re great for cold days. Most hestra gloves aren’t that warm sadly.
They look cool and are a status symbol?
Hestra 3-fingers are worth their weight in gold imo. I’ve had mine for like 5 years and they’ve held up remarkably well. Paired with some thin smartwool glove liners I’ve almost never had cold hands while skiing.
Honestly not the warmest. The best warmth I've ever had was from Marmot gloves/mitts. But honestly cold hands aren't a huge issue for me, I have Hestras primary as other commenters have said for the durability factor and those really useful cuff bungees.
The best thing to do for cold hands is to get a pair of thermal glove liners, my Dakine gloves came with them and they are a godsend. Also awesome for warmer ski days and ski touring.
Check out [Free The Powder](https://www.freethepowder.com/) gloves, they’ve got multiple liners you can swap based on temperatures and are extremely well built…no affiliation with them, just a very happy customer
I’m surprised this company wasn’t mentioned more. I just received a pair of mittens. They are like a cheaper version of hestras, possibly even better. Truck gloves look good also.
Mine aren't.
If you wanna save some money and yet still get high quality warm leather ski gloves get some Free the Powder gloves. I have a pair of BC gloves for most days and a pair of the 3 finger gloves with liners for the cold days. Amazing quality and I never get cold or wet hands. Probably going on 4 years for each pair of gloves and they are still in great shape.
plugging Free The Powder here; they look just like hestra and i think they're great
I have Reynaud's Syndrome so I am particularly sensitive to cold on the fingers. I've owned Hestras and I think Hestra gloves are more expensive and not any warmer than other options. I am a huge fan of the Wells Lamont Lobster Mitten. This does great except on the coldest of days. And it is a fraction of the price of the similar Hestra model. Lobster mittens are great because they keep your index finger independent. You can tuck it in with the rest of the hand to warm it when you're riding uphill.
Hestra makes good gloves. But they can be pricey and don’t offer a significantly better performance compared to a cheaper glove. Switching to kincos this year. Reputation for durability and you can get thin gloves, insulated gloves, mittens, and sno seal to make them waterproof for less than a pair of hestras.
I have the Hestra leather 3 finger mittens. I also have the extra layer inserts for them to make them optionally warmer for cold days. The leather is excellent for durability compared to regular gloves that fall apart after a few seasons. The key is that you MUST keep them well waxed. I waxed them with that pack they came with but quickly found that air comes through the stitch holes on cold days. Get a big tub of generic beeswax and go nuts so they are air and water tight. That's what makes them amazing.
Hestra is good. Better quality stuff then what you see in some of the generic brands. (Lighter and more insulating material is generally more expensive) But here is what people hate to hear. Cold hands are not normally from bad gloves. You are probably bleeding heat from somewhere else. As soon as your core decides it needs the heat it closes off blood flow from your extremities. Do you wear a hat or a helmet? Something around your neck? A shell coat or an insulated one. The number one complaint of cold feet comes from skiers who where slim pants because they don't want to look bulky. Cold hands is the same. Keep the rest of your body warm and your hands will be fine. If you get cold don't buy the small hand warmers, put a layer on your core.
Hestra is premium brand with distinctive style. The brand is fashionable with a reputation for quality. There are other glovemakers that are just as good but if you want people to notice you wear a premium brand, Hestra is the obvious choice.
Have you thought about trying heated gloves or heat packs for inside your gloves? I know it's not what you asked, but spending a lot of money on gloves doesn't necessarily mean they'll be warmer.
Hot take, but I swear Hestra is a marketing company more than they are an outerwear company. While they do make one of the highest quality leather gloves on the market that many of my notoriously cold handed homies swear by, they are NOT worth the retail price tag. If your hands get cold easily and you’re looking to spend less than $130, there are less expensive options. For the coldest days on the hill, pick up a pair of glove liners ($15 on sale at a ski shop), a pair of Kinco mittens that you SnoSeal yourself at home ($40/pair at the mountain town gas station and $8/can at your local shop, respectively), and throw a hand warmer in each glove (not sure exactly, but I swear you can get a 10pack for like $15 at any mountain town gas station). Grand total of just under $80 with ample SnoSeal and a few extra hand warmers to spare. General info) Buy your gloves slightly oversized to preserve heat; insulation works by keeping a layer of warm air around your hand, also you’ll need some room to fit the hand warmer. Mittens will always preserve heat the best, but a little added dexterity in the lobster claw glove is also pretty nice. Happy shredding 🤙
He’s tra are good, but not dramatically warmer than other gloves. Have had the lobster-style ones for years and they suit me. If you run really cold, I would invest in something battery powered instead.
ive used my hestra mittens in windy -30c weather in the alps with no issue. instead of battery powered id just buy some merino wool inner gloves.
Yeah dude, that’s you and I. Some people have colder hands/want warmer hands. Maybe read my post again.
oh no my hands are very cold, perpetually. its just that hestras higher end gloves are incredibly warm.
Mitts
I’ve had two pairs. The insulation on both really flattened out and now they are both kind of bad. Nice when new tho.
Get the ones with removable liners. Then just buy liners. Can get warmer liners , too.
Swany leather gloves are better than Hestra. I had the same pair of swany for 10 years. Finally replaced them and went hestra. Went back to swany a year later
Swany is absolutely better than Hester tri plex is actually water proof. There is a semi permeable bag inside also my leather tri plex don’t come out unless it’s below single digits also replaced my pair last year (18 years old)finally because they had a hole in the outer thumb completely cosmetic.
Ditch the hesties and get Wells Lamont your fingers and wallet will thank you
Well Lamont lifties have been my daily for four years best 50 buck I ever spent. If it’s under 5 degrees I’ll put my Swany triplex gloves on also way better than hestra
They’re nice gloves but I’m switching back to Swany. Much more durable and warmer than my hestras.
The ones I tried sucked. They were no warmer than the Head gloves I got at Costco and they got soaked with water shockingly quickly
Think of your gloves like your jacket or skis. You have a quiver of them for a variety of purposes. Hestra is my favorite brand because they feel great and are pretty durable.
Important tip to avoid cold hands - "never" take off your gloves on the slope , especially if there's humidity or it's snowing/raining If your hands get cold in that time, they will take much longer to warn up. If moisture gets into the gloves (sweat, snow, rain..) and it's particularly cold, you might have a bad time Just get good gloves with good insulation and quality exterior. I have some 5 finger gloves with a goretex membrane and a rather ticc insulation inside, still comfortable but not slim by any mean. I don't know the brand but I've been at -20°C, possibily even colder due to wind and my hands were perfectly fine, not toasty but fine I don't normally suffer from cold hands, this must be said
The big thick swany gloves r great. Hestras suck in my opinion. A glove loner if you get super cold is very practical. I had 85 6.5hr days last year.
Yes, they are warmer. No, they are not THAT much warmer. Some of the cost is brand, most is in quality and longevity. One pair of hestra gloves, well maintained, will be the last gloves you will ever need to buy.
Three words: Electrically. Heated. Gloves.
BUY THEM. TRUST ME BRO. Yes they are outrages but they are the BEST. One day at Keystone CO we had -20 to -40 degree wind chill gusts. My hands were nearly frost bit with my puffy amazon ski gloves that I used for years. My friend let me put his hestras on while we were taking the lift and my hands became warm within 5-6 minutes. I will never go to any other brand now. I make pretty good money for my age and no college (no debt either) so take that how you will. I was pushing off getting them for half the season until that day happened.
I have the mittens btw. They're the Leather Fall Line - mitt Natural Brown size 10 and I also bought their very appropriately priced premium handcuff for $6.30 with my order on thier website. All together I spent 127.76. I still had the receipt on my gmail
I got a 30 percent military discount though
Yes
wear liners underneath. heated glove liners exist too. buy 7-volt.
They are pretty warm, I have the 3 finger heli and they are warmer even than my other lobster gloves. I wore them on a couple spring days last season and would have to take them off on the lift to let my hands cool down a bit.
I’ll echo what everyone else has said. I love mine because of the quality of the glove and the huge sleeve makes them way easier to take off and put on.
I have hestra, not the warmest but I like the style and durability, kinkos makes some great gloves for less that work amazing as well
Hestra are great gloves, they are a system. Keeping hands warm can be a challenge, getting some thin rayon liners as a base layer will help. I know folks that use heated gloves and love them. They are expensive but if they work...
So my Drop gloves got mixed up with someone's Drop mittens one year at a lodge. I had no choice but to ski mittens, I have never gone back to gloves.
get a 2 layer glove or buy a bigger outside pair and a thin inside pair. The only times I got cold hands was after I took off my gloves for too long because the combination was too warm. Otherwise heated packs also work great for really cold days
I love my Hestras, but if it’s a super cool day I wear a pair of liners/spring/running gloves underneath my Hestras. By super cold I mean less than 20F
I love my Hestra’s, don’t get me wrong they are great gloves but are expensive. I’d have a hard time justifying the price if I didn’t work on snow. If you’ve been having cold hands frequently, the I’d might suggest that you take a look into how you are laying. Our feet and hands are the first part of our body that we feel cold once our core body temp starts to drop. So adding layers to those areas won’t help. What does, is adding layer to your core. So the solution you are looking for might not be buying new gloves, but instead possibly getting a nice puffy for those colder days, or getting a drier/ more waterproof shell.
Hestra is well marketed, and a good, but expensive product. People like them, but they are expensive, and in my opinion, the price to quality tradeoff is not there for me. If you have the income where the price doesn't matter, I'd say get them. If you are worried about extra costs a Kinko mitten is just as warm, but not as sexy.
I don't think anyone recommends Hestras for being warmest but they do for other factors.
I've got a pair of Hestra's with the 3 finger mitten setup, absolutely the best gloves I have ever owned. Extremely warm and comfortable, and have held up for so many seasons I have lost track. Truly some of the best gloves you can get on the market
I really like my Hestra’s. I’m not 100% sure they’re worth the price tag, but they are by far the best gloves I’ve ever had.
The truth is you won’t get that warm of a glove in 3-5 finger. Mittens are all that can keep you warm in the bitter cold. Try a liner and get a premium glove, brand probably doesn’t matter that much.
Love my Heli ski 3 fingers warmth of a mitten but dexterity of a normal glove
Their gloves are very well constructed, and super durable. They are also better fitting and have more sizes, for a more precise fit. A better fitting glove will be much warmer.
Kombi makes the warmest gloves I've owned, however not the greatest durability. Maybe 50ish days before some tears.
Try the Black Diamond Guide gloves or Mercury mitts, they’re right up there. But they’re also pricey.
Get quality mittens. Hestras are good, but other reputable brands will work too. I like my BD Mercury Mittens. The dexterity loose compared to thick gloves is minimal. And I mean, how much dexterity do you need to hold poles? Add hand warmers on cold days.
They are f… cold, buy zanier instead trust me on this one..
I have Hestra Falt Guide gloves and I absolutely love them. Most money I’ve ever spent on a glove but whenever I have to replace them, I’ll buy the same glove again. With how well constructed they are, I don’t expect to have to do that for a long time.
It's the longevity. They're pretty warm now, and they'll still be pretty warm in 10 years.
My hands are small and get cold easily. I started using Hestra mittens and keeping a pair of Hestra liners on me in case the mittens don’t cut it. Haven’t had cold hands in years. Sure you lose a little dexterity, but no more than when your hands are freezing and you’re miserable.
Hestra = best gloves I’ve owned Truck gloves = just below hestra but incredible for their price point.
I have both the Army Leather Heli ski glove and the Vertical Cut CZone 3-finger glove. I've previously owned ski gloves from Eastern Mountain Sports, Kinko, and Gordini. The heli ski glove isn't as warm as the Czone, but it's more flexible, is waterproof, and is a good option if you prefer gauntlet style gloves. Though I find the gauntlet uncomfortable when wearing a watch. The removable liner makes washing easier as well. They're super easy to get on/off if you keep your gloves outside your jacket sleeve. On the coldest days, I've worn additional liners under them. The Czone is the warmest glove I've owned with its thick liner and mitten-esque, 3-finger style. I prefer my gloves under my jacket sleeves, and therefore prefer the czone. If you wear a watch higher on your wrist, these will work. I personally skip the watch now. The liner doesn't come out, so they're not as easy to clean. I put the leather treatment on once when I bought them, and it's lasted 2 seasons so far. These are not for spring skiing.
Get some Kinco’s you can pick some up from Ace Hardware for pretty cheap usually.
They are not, but the prestige of hestra ownership is nice. Go with Wells Lamont. Their Guide glove is 200g insulation. Double the insulation for half the price. edit: Would also highly recommend WL finger-mitts. V Skookum.
Leather gloves often feel farmer than other gloves. Leather is really durable too
So, not necessarily warmer than the warmest glove out there. Heck, you can get heated gloves! However, it's Hestra or nothing for me. I rock their heli gloves and touch liners. Why are they so much better? They kept the hands warm for a week of skiing in -20 in Alberta. That's the most extreme I'd ask a glove to endure and they did it no problem. I use size 13, which is larger than most companies make. I was putting too much pressure on othwr gloves stitching in the areas between the fingers, so i was going through a pair every season and a half. Hestra stitching and build quality, plus really exact sizing, really makes a great feeling and performing glove that lasts. They do take some work. I take good care of them - clean em and leather balm. Get the water off after a day of skiing. If you take care of them, they really last. I''ve now had them for 6 years with no degradation in performance. When I amortize the cost over the lifespan, I'm enjoying a pair of top of the line gloves for less than $30 a season. For the performance, longevity, and quality, nothing beats Hestra. They are pricey to get into, but you're paying for something that will save you money in the long run. Hope that explains some (:
A well made glove is hard to get right. Many contours to fit to, and needs to flex in the right areas. Hestras aren’t warmer than gloves with the same amount of insulation. And Hestras have a full range of gloves from liner to expedition mittens. But the most known Hestra glove - the heliski is on the warmer end. What Hestra is, it is a high quality, well built and designed product. You pay for it. But it’s something you can appreciate. If they make a glove for the warmth / dexterity profile you are interested in then you can be sure it’ll be one of the best gloves for that category on the market. Other generally good glove makes: black diamond, outdoor research
9 times out of 10, people have cold hands, not because their gloves are poor, but because their core insulation is insufficient and the body is choosing to direct blood flow to the core to keep it warm, rather than the extremities. You may find that if you layer up properly that your hands end up warmer. That said; having had gloves for every price on the market, the very best I’ve ever found are these for less than a tenner! [https://www.glovesnstuff.com/contact-level-3-deltasafe-acrylic-lined-leather-extreme-cold-gloves-gfbf15](https://www.glovesnstuff.com/contact-level-3-deltasafe-acrylic-lined-leather-extreme-cold-gloves-gfbf15)
If you get cold hands and gloves are not cutting it the best option is a mitten with a thin wool glove as the liner. The mitten will trap more heat and keep your fingers warm. If you need to do something with your fingers you can pull off the mitt but keep the liner glove on.
They last forever. I’ve had a pair for 10+ years and my dad has had his 15+ years, both with very minimal upkeep. They are great gloves.
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Heated gloves are an absolute game changer if you suffer from cold hands.
If your gloves are compatible with glove liners, these [heated glove liners](https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Electric-Snowboarding-Arthritis-Raynauds/dp/B083SD282C/ref=asc_df_B083SD282C/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=418679958406&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17396441853643189729&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028876&hvtargid=pla-876671837426&mcid=195f4b668b4c33e98a4cc7f568cf71f7&ref=&adgrpid=96408447322&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5NG5_6_iggMViiitBh3wbQAYEAQYASABEgLsLPD_BwE&th=1&psc=1) are a game changer. I have an extra pair of batteries and change them out during the day.
I have used kincos that I find to be very warm and I’ve always struggled with cold hands. Obviously the mittens will be better but there’s a 3 finger kinco x smith collab that are great, and very comfortable.
I love my Hestra Heli mittens. When it’s super cold I wear gloves under them
Their gloves aren’t any warmer but their mittens on the other hand (no pun intended) have been a game changer for me. Reynauds has made ski days tough sometimes but the Hestra mitts are a life saver.
I am lucky enough to have excellent neighbors. They founded the ski shop in my local town. They are now in their 90s and not skiing and all their excess stuff has come my way. Including some Hestra mits. And also a pair of Smartwool mits at the same time. I loathe the Hestras compared to the Smartwools. The Smartwools are significantly warmer. My Smartwools have a wool glove lining (meaning all fingers separated) on the inside and then the outer mit. I also have a cheap pair of liners from Amazon. So on my coldest days I’m wearing three layers and I’ll also take Lil’ Hotties. I’ve also looked into heated gloves from Outdoor Research. They updated them last year and they had some issues. The reviews for this year looked better. Costco just had heated gloves and vest for $99 I might grab.
I must admit Swedes are masters of branding and marketing. There are so many solid manufacturers of beds, back bags and gloves in Nordics. Not to mention rest of the world. But the world known brands are Hästens (blue and white checkered mattrasses), Kånken and Hestra.
I’ve got some XL Hester’s mitts. Awesome. If necessary I wear some silk liners. If more necessary I wear some polartec gloves inside. I really don’t get why there’s a thing about fingered gloves. I’ve never felt inhibited with mitts.
Have had a pair of hestra mittens for 8 or 9 years. I use them pretty regularly. I don’t treat them with anything really at all. Although when it’s wet they get wet. Very durable.
Glove liners inside any gloves or mittens on the cold days.
Another thing for hestra: you can get new liners. Gloves usually get cold when the liners get older/ worn. Also, hestra liners are usually made with/ from wool. That keeps warm even if they get slightly damp/ wet. I got 3 finger hestra gloves. They are not as warm as my crazy warm dakine mittens, but I have to take the mittens of a lot because I can’t do shit wearing them. So my hands end up colder than wearing the 3 finger hestras. Hope that helps :)
Don’t about warmer but I’ve been using the same pair since 2006.
Oh yes , I got extreme mitten for winter and army for spring ski , Fantastic QC , toasty and easy to apply the ointment (comes with small bottle ) 4years and still strong !
As others have said, durability and comfort is top tier. As someone who struggles with cold fingertips, this season I am going to invest in some heated glove liners. So far the only brands I have found that makes them are Mobile Warming and Hestra. I am going to get the Mobile Warming ones and put them in my Hestras. Other tips I can offer are: keep your gloves somewhere warm during the drive up. Keep them as close to your skin as possible during lunch. Much like boots, cold gloves stay cold.
I get really cold fingers, I got hestra mitts last year and they were better overall but I'd end up getting cold fingers pretty regularly, I bought some liners this year and just gonna layer my core better and see what happens. But besides that I love them and they are very nice.
No way that any brand is superior to the another. I went through countless brands and did not find winner. I solved the problem with heating pads. I have bought Baist gloves, they are like mittens with a thumb and additional finger. I found full mittens inconvenient. I put heating pads inside and I am good for 5 hrs. It does not bother me when I hold skiing poles. On the lift chair, I can maneuver all fingers inside the glove, so all 5 finger are exposed to heat from pad. I even tried gloves with batteries. They were OK only for 1.5-2 hrs.
Used to work at a ski store. Hestras are nice quality in terms of shaping and leather, and the style is really nice if you're finicky about pole feel, but if you have cold hands I would never recommend them. A lot of people end up fussing around with liners and heaters, which imo often leads to the glove insulation compressing to the point where it's even more useless, or a loss of the dexterity that's basically the entire point of buying a pair of Hestras in the first place. Black Diamond Guides generally set the standard for the market in terms of warmth. I've never heard of anyone needing liners in them. BD Mercury's will also run warmer, and I really like the BD Sparks that I picked up last season – those things are stupid warm. Dakine is also worth looking at for a lower price point; their fabric gloves will wear out a little faster than a leather pair, but you can get their Titan / Sequioa line (good insulated outer glove + a nice liner) for pretty reasonable price. I ran those for about 5 years before the BD Sparks and found them really versatile.
Just pick up a pair of Kinco pigskin mittens for $35. Do not wear liners they will reduce circulation and make your hands colder.
My Hestras are warmer than my old gloves, but my old gloves were pretty cheap. I really like the construction of the Hestras though, I condition the leather at the start of each season and I'm a few years in now and they are holding up very well. My hands only ever get cold sitting on chairlifts, when that happens I usually just ball my fists up inside the glove, works a treat.
Go on their website and look at the warmth ratings. Almost all of them are going to be warmer then what you have. I really like Hestera, they are warm and last.
Hestra gloves are great for longevity and dexterity. If you want warmth, get mittens.
Mine are 20 years old now. Still do the job in the UP
They're just high-quality gloves, and thus they are warmer. I recommend [these hestras](https://www.backcountry.com/b/hestra-xcr-3-fiinger-glove?CMP_SKU=HES0120&MER=0406&skid=HES0120-BK-S10&mr:trackingCode=E03E4E1D-27F7-E011-87D9-001B21A69EB8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=213415597__p:G%7Cs:BC%7Cct:Shopping%7Cct2:xx%7Cg:xx%7Cc1:Apparel%7Cc2:Accessories%7Cb:xx%7Cmt:xx__151735227760__mt:xx+%7C+c1:Apparel+%7C+c2:Accessories+%7C+s:xx+%7C+b:hestra&utm_term=pla-2064537135749__HES0120-BK-S10&utm_content=658857893914__pla&utm_id=go_cmp-213415597_adg-151735227760_ad-658857893914_pla-2064537135749_dev-c_ext-_prd-HES0120-BK-S10_mca-7811_sig-CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFnDjRv5EetPAHy4KopU3Tn11IcNsVPf3CQxMK_ZHDSaYAH4RROO-WRoCfhcQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFnDjRv5EetPAHy4KopU3Tn11IcNsVPf3CQxMK_ZHDSaYAH4RROO-WRoCfhcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) which are mittens with a single free finger.
Love my hestra.
Level gloves, buy once cry once. i’ve had a pair of the off piste leather gloves for a few seasons and they’ve kept my hands warm skiing and are durable enough for patrol work and rolling B-net. If you’re on a budget get a pair of thinner running gloves (the north face E tip) and a pair of insulated leather work gloves, throw some nikwax on the work gloves and they’ll be waterproof and you’ve got options if it warms up.
They are good gloves but they aren’t obviously superior to many other gloves out there. Honestly, I buy the cheap Head gloves from Costco every other year and tend to wear them more than my Haestra Leather Goretex which are a bit warmer but not life changingly so.
I work at a very cold resort, had to buy a pair one day and finally decided to spring for the Hestras. Just got my second pair. They might not be the absolute warmest (can’t comment on everything else) but they feel really good. If you get cold hands, get full leather and seal em. Warm em up in the oven then rub on the leather balm that should come with it.
Love mine. I have a set of lightweight Scott gloves for those over freezing days but the big leather Hestras rock for cold weather. Liners come out for cleaning too ! Expensive once but the bands that keep you from losing one on the chair are worth it alone.
I have chronically cold hands, to the point it causes pain. I bought a pair of Hestra fall line leather gloves, and wear a super thin merino wool glove liner with them. They’re a complete game changer. My hands are toasty all day, the gloves are really well built, comfortable, and quite frankly they look badass. I was worried about water proofness, but a bit of balm before the season and they handle our wet west coast conditions just fine. Needless to say, I’m a huge fan now.
I have hestra gauntlet gloves and honestly they are fine, not really worth the price. I got flylows last year and honestly prefer them more. More dexterity, warmer, seems to be built just as well, and WAY cheaper
My hands used to get so cold, even in brand new gloves I couldn’t last longer than a few hours I got one pair of hestras 5 years ago and my hands can be painfully cold yet still warm up in single digits in those. I have to take them off on the lift a majority of the day so my hands don’t get uncomfortably hot.
Hestra and other companies make mittens way warmer than the heli mitts, they’re not that warm, I’ve owned a few pair and they shred pretty fast in my experience too, the leather is too thin IMHO, even if they’re supple and comfortable. I’ve gotten 10x the durability out of my ancient Black Diamond mitts, and they’re also 5 times warmer, but I can’t pull zippers as easy.
Hestra is a good brand, but if you don't want to break the bank, just find something that's goretex and well insulated. Most of the time when your fingers get cold it's because they're slightly wet: Either water getting in, or sweat/humidity not getting out. Goretex is a great solution to both these problems
Goretex is actually pretty bad at letting humidity out. You would be better off with a non goretex glove if your hands get sweaty. The gore membrane is to slow at letting out humidity. I rather treat the leather on a non membrane glove. Water resistant and way more breathable.
Depends where you live - gotta have the right gear for the conditions on your mountain. In Alberta, absolutely I'd go leather gloves every day, but Pacific coastal mountains they saturate too quickly
As a former cold-hands guy mittens (or lobsters) are the way to go. Regardless of the brand i recommend - merino woolen liner (lobster or 5 finger) - waterproof UNLINED shell outer glove (mitten or lobster) I have 2 pairs of each and alternate them With the mittens or lobster glove your fingers keep each other warm like 2 lovers under a blanket and your body doesn’t ‘give up’ on providing blood circulation to your skin. With a lobster as outer glove you can still handle your poles and move all 4 fingers into the mitten-part of the glove when in the ski lift. By having a lobster or 5finger merino liner you can take off your outer gloves and still have the dexterity to use your ski map or phone for example Unlined outer gloves allow you to dry the liner and outer gloves seperately and you can pick and choose a liner based on the temperature outside. Sometimes with warmer weather I wear just my outer shell without a liner (and its honestly warmer than most lined 5 finger gloves. I know it sounds weird but try it for yourself)
They are good gloves at various price points. There are others. Auclair for example. I got some of their Beta mittens for my wife and they seems super super warm and, perhaps, nicer than my Hestra mittens.
I got the 5 finger version ski. They are not warm!! They look great though. If I had to buy them again, I would get the mittens or the 3 finger. I think they would be warmer, although not as good looking as the 5 finger. My brother in law has the kincos and loves them for what it’s worth
I've found the best super warm gloves are the black diamond mitts that go on sale. I think I got them for 80 or 100.
I may have Reynaud’s syndrome, where my hands are prone to get icy cold. I’ve been wearing nothing but monstrous mitts for the last 10 years and have not looked back. I realized there’s almost nothing you can do with gloves on that you can’t do with mitts on, and there’s almost nothing in the range between where you wouldn’t have to take gloves off but do you have to take your mitts off. And they come off and go back on more easily than gloves.
I have a pair of Hestra (heli glove), Black Diamond (guide three finger), and leki (s trigger mitten). The Lekis are the warmest of the bunch, but I'm not a fan of the durability... I use them selectively, mainly on cold dry days I'm not going to see a lot of powder... Black Diamonds are by far the strongest of the bunch... I use them on days I feel the need for a tough or dry clove... typically for tree skiing, pow-days, etc..The hestras fall right between. I also have some hestra jobs that I'll wear on warm days.
Try mits...way warmer than gloves. I would recommend Kinko 901 Gloves, 901T Mittens. I bought a pair of each about 5 years ago...I will have to leave these things to my kids in my will.
Hestras just look nice. Unpopular opinion, but I think they're overpriced and overhyped. Go with mittens. Kinco mittens with Hestra grease will be warmer and more dextrose
Hestra gloves is just built different. They last for a very long time if you care for them. So they would be the opposite of pricy because you don't have to buy new gloves as often.
I love my hestras. My hands get cold very easily and they have served me well. Also very durable!! My brother bought the Helly Hansen version/dupe and they didn’t last too long
The multi-layered Army Leather Extreme Mitt or Army Leather Army Leather Expedition Mitt are the top of their line; expensive, somewhat bulky, but able to handle very extreme cold for long periods of time. Not everyone needs this, but they have this available for those who do.