Winter Gloves

[WestsideWax]

Seeking your recommendations, s.v.p. Warmth, reasonable finger dexterity and durable enough for actual outdoor use (and not just for looking sharp while taking transit to and fro), bonus if they're under $50.

 

[Sal De Ban]

I actually like cycling gloves for just regular outdoor wear. a good pair should be <$50 and will meet all your criteria. also, crazy wind protection.

MEC Inverno Gloves (Unisex) - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available

more expensive / slightly better quality: http://www.mec.ca/product/5026-241/castelli-chiro-due-gloves-mens/

 

[lobo]

I've always enjoyed Isotoners.

Lobo

 

[WestsideWax]

Isotoner make fashion gloves. I'm seeking utilitarian.

SDB, do you really find them to be warm enough for temperatures like we've had in the past week? My hands get cold, easily. Ideally, I'd like to find a pair that I can wear in the city, but that also will serve my needs when out camping/hiking, which means staying warm and dry when handling things like wood or tools.

 

[Sal De Ban]

mine are totally warm enough. even for snow shovelling. and they're meant for wind protection. make a trip to mec and check 'em out homie.

 

[kennyboy]

Picked up a pair of Manzella gloves at my local outdoor store here in KW.

Perfect for all around outdoor activities and plenty warm for even the coldest days.

I'm sure you can easily locate them in Toronto. They come in a variety of warmth ratings. I went with the warmest and so far no complaints.

Highly recommended.

 

[cosmosuave]

5 finger gloves do not cut it... Having been thru 40+ years of winter my hands always ended up cold... Mitts are the best as your 4 fingers generate warmth and if the thumb gets cold slip it in with the fingers... Sure they are not as stylish and you lose dexterity but keepong warm is the goal...

 

[I_bRAD]

I guess they don't make the ones I have anymore, but these ones seem pretty similar features wise and I really like mine.

the wrist straps and tie offs at the end make more of a difference than you'd expect!

MEC Coldsmoke Gloves (Unisex) - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available

 

[kennyboy]

Those are pretty much the gloves I bought. Rated to minus 25 but if I'm going to out in that cold for extended periods I have a pair of old work gloves with a felt liner and I add in a thin pair of light wool running gloves. Best combination I have found.

 

[tripleup]

I work in minus forty in the oilfield, and luckily my employer gives us gloves for dealing with just about anything. From chemicals to liquid nitrogen and just regular nice warm stylish gloves, Watson's has it.

Watson Gloves - Canada's single source for hand protection - Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Canada