20 Best Waterproof Gloves For Hiking (2023 Updated)

These seem like good quality but even the XXL is TIGHT on my thumbs! I think they’ll be cold as a result of the tight fit. That’s why I gave them only 2 stars. Haven’t worn them for XC skiing yet so can only review based on try on at home.

Very disappointing that the cut of the thumbs and the materials used makes them tight! I bought these specifically for a winter trip to Yellowstone NP where temps may drop to -30 F; tight mittens are not going to work well! If you’re going to make a XXL then the entire mitten needs to truly be large enough! NOT good design thinking! This is my first experience buying Dakine; NOT favorably impressed.

These are the most well constructed convertible mitts I have ever had the pleasure of wearing. However they have a fatal flaw in my opinion, the thumb. There is almost no overlap in material where the thumb folds back, causing a near constant draft and thus near constantly cold thumb.

Unfortunately I lost one of the pair in the woods while hunting this year and I don’t think I will buy another, for reason of the thumb draft. If Sealskinz made a version of these with a solid, non folding thumb I would order a pair in a heartbeat.

The reviews on these gloves seem be either very very good or really poor. These gloves perform exceptionally during high exertion activity. I’ve used them to climb multiple 14000 ft peaks in Colorado and on a moose hunt in Alaska.

I do not have one complaint. If you are at rest (sitting or standing) and the temperatures are in the 20’s or below, your hands will likely start to get cold, but these are not glassing gloves. I’ve used them in 10-50 mph wind conditions, even when temperatures were in the 20’s.

My hands were perfectly warm and I did not feel a hint of the wind in these gloves, but I was also hiking and very active in these conditions. As is the case for all gear, these gloves are fit for purpose (purpose being high wind, high wind chill conditions while being physically active).

I would consider these “mountain” gloves a must if you use them while traversing mountains. They live up to their name, and also, their dexterity and grip is outstanding.

I was on the fence about ordering these for a long time. So glad I did! I needed a waterproof glove for my annual moose hunt which is often rainy and cold in northern Manitoba. I think these will do nicely, I like the option of running a liner glove in warmer weather if the thicker liner it comes with is not needed.

These don’t have the nice soft feel of a leather palm, but they also wont soak up moisture like leather. I think these gloves will be perfect for those days of freezing rain.

SoOo, these are good gloves. no doubt about it. The are better than most and I have no purchased 4 pairs from different sources, 1 or 2 of the 4 have been purchased from expertvoice. Black Diamond makes quality gear for sure.

These gloves are high quality and well made. BUT. they could be better, I would like to see more double stitching and where the leather is doubled up, I would like to see those areas increased and further reenforced.

I am hard on my gear and i’d like to see gear in this price range be a bit more durable. In a single day I will go from skiing to snowboarding, to snowmobiling, to shoveling snow, to chainsawing and dragging logs and limbing trees and more digging when I accidentally drive the snowmobile into some fresh deep pow.

And then towards the end of the day I’ll bring a couple dozen arm fulls of logs into my cabin and this is where id like to see Black Diamond increase the durability of these gloves. It seems to me that after repeatedly grabbing sticks and branches the leather gets soft and the insulation gets compressed and within one or two months the leather is ripped and I find my fingers getting cold because the insulation is so compressed.

So maybe they should increase the thickness of the leather or increase the fill amount of the insulation… I’m not sure, but I think Black Diamond could do a little bit better for the top and glove. Oh yeah, having a hybrid mitten with a single pointer finger getting its own pocket is incredibly useful.

Definitely the best mix of the two. The three finger pocket is plenty large enough for handwarmers as well.

I had been using a set of Black Diamond Punisher gloves for some time and they are wonderful, but I did find them to be not quite warm enough for some of the more brutally cold days and there were times when really wanted the extra coverage of a gauntlet.

Granted, the Punishers are great for dexterity and let you function like you have normal human hands. This is not the case with the guide gloves. They offer way more insulation, better waterproofing, better impact protection, and that extra coverage.

So you definitely lose some dexterity with these. However, that is a small tradeoff for knowing that your hands will stay warm and dry when the deep cold really sets in. These things keep your hands safe and happy, no matter what’s happening outside.

They are on their way back to try for a new size. I have great confidence that the exchange will go smoothly I might add. Measured my hand at around 9 inch so ordered the medium against my intuition and couldn’t actually get my hand inside the glove at all.

Exchanging for an XL as I think even the Large might not have enough room based on the Medium. All this mostly my own fault. Just one lost star for the Size Guide. Crazy fast delivery, always had very good service from New Forest.

These Kombi mitts are sick. Strapping on bindings is a little more challenging in mitts, but worth getting used to because these suckers are SO warm. Wouldn’t go any other way on a cold day. Love that there’s even a pocket for a heat pack, but not sure I’ll ever need it because of how warm these are.

They feel well built, and it’s also a bit like reliving glorious winter days at recess rocking stuff by Kombi again. I’d say fit is accurate, though I have the challenge of chubby yet short fingers so there’s a little extra space at the finger tips for me.

We just had a big snowstorm and these mitts have been great. They stayed really dry, and my son’s hands were so warm they were almost too hot. The size medium is perfect for my 7. 5 year old big guy, we will get two winters out of these for sure.

The blue colour is a bright royal blue in real life, not quite as electric blue as shown in the photos. The soft thumbs and hand warmer pockets are good features, and the toggles and easy for kids to manipulate.

I especially liked that they click together so easily when not being worn. Highly recommend.

I have used these mitts in -10C range and the insulation sufficient to keep my hands warms while snowboarding. Anything colder in the -15C will need hand warner to help but the insulation material is great a trapping the heat inside to keep your hands toasty.

Length of the cuff is just right to keep snow out, as I prefer to fit my cuffs over the jacket sleeves. Only one odd design and drawback is the internal hand warmer pockets – they are poorly placed on top of each hand above your fingers.

When hand warmers are put in the dedicated slot they don’t help much keeping your fingers warm.

First off, the design of these gloves is great. The pre-curved fingers and leather palms ensured a great and solid grip while ice climbing. I didn’t have to fight to bend my fingers with them like other insulated gloves.

They fit true to size, but I opted to size up so I could fit a liner if I needed to (my hands are always cold). I was able to crank down on the wrist strap to compensate for the little bit of extra room, giving a totally secure fit.

I tested these out in Northern Arizona and they kept my hands completely warm and dry while I was climbing in temps in the high 30’s, low 40’s. I still need to test them at lower temps, but I believe that, with a liner, they would be more than sufficient for people with a lower tolerance to cold.

Overall, they work better for ice climbing than any other glove I’ve tried, so warm and easy to use. I particularly like the minimalist design of these: no extra buckles or bulky insulation. They were the Goldilocks “just right” in every way.

I was super stoked to receive these gloves through the REI Advisors program! As someone with perpetually cold hands, I’ve tried countless gloves mittens in search of the warmest option, so I feel uniquely qualified to give the pros and cons of these gloves.

On a positive note, the Black Diamond Enforcer Gloves fit true to size, allowing a precise grip even with ample insulation. I also loved the articulated fingers, and found that they, along with the stretchy shell, added unexpected dexterity while climbing.

They were also completely waterproof, even after an accidental water bottle spill that should have left them soaked. I tried these gloves in a variety of temperatures, and found that they kept my fingers warm for about 40 minutes in 30 degree weather- not great for longer climbing sessions or hikes, but not too bad in comparison to other gloves I’ve tried.

Overall, I would recommend these gloves, with the suggestion that folx also bring a pair of mittens to warm up in afterwards.

I bought these mitts for winter riding. I needed something that would keep me warm around -10C (even expensive gloves don’t keep my fingers warm) and yet still keeps enough dexterity for me to shift/brake.

My thoughts; – Great dexterity. The soft leather palm is quite nice, not too thick, and I can easily control my gears with these bikes. really excellent quality. – The mitts are quite ‘roomy’ (I thought the mitt was very wide even though the length was ok).

It might have been ok to buy a mitt a size smaller than recommended. YMMV. – Warm enough for me. While not the thickest of mitts, I find that these are great for winter riding. I might want more insulation (or hand warmers) for a lower intensity activity, but these will do pretty well in moderately cold conditions.

So, while not the most expensive mitt from Black Diamond, it certainly is a great mitt for the money.

The shell overmitts allow me to wear summer cycling gloves inside them in mild rainy weather. In colder weather, I can wear a warmer layer inside. The mittens are my choice for wet-weather riding. Wet or dry, the palm material is grippy on the handlebars.

This is a superb feature. The long gauntlet with drawstring and cord-lock allows me to seal out the wind at my jacket’s cuffs. In rainy weather, I shingle the gauntlets under my sleeves to keep rainwater out of the mittens.

These 2021 mittens replace my earlier pair which wore out (surprise!) after about ten years of winter commuting – almost daily – in eastern Ontario (often at -20C). The new version seems even better-built than my originals.

It’s totally by chance but I’ve found that all my mittens are OR. I bought these Revel Shell Mitts to replace an old pair of OR gore-tex overmitts that started fraying at the thumb hinge and one of the elastic cords broke (after many years of use).

I use these Revel Shell Mitts all winter long for BC XC skiing and snowshoeing over a pair of OR Sensor Mitts. I also have a pair of OR Meteor Mitts. I often carry all three pairs in the winter, using the Sensors as my base layer for both pairs of outer mitts (I don’t use the fleece liners that came with the Meteors because that liner cuff doesn’t fit under my jacket cuff).

If it’s real cold (20 below up to maybe zero) I’ll start with Sensor Meteor. If my hands warm up with the exercise, I’ll switch to Sensor Revel. On warmer days (teens and up), depending on wind, I’ll start with Sensor Revel, and when I heat up I remove the Revels.

The Revels are nice and light, very packable. My main reason for owning them is to cut the wind and add warmth to my Sensor mitts in the winter. I have not used these in summer/for rain. They do seem a little pricey, but the gauntlet-cinching cord as very well designed and all the seams are taped, so it seems the quality is very good.

I would like a tad more air space in the thumb to help prevent cold thumbs, but it’s OK.

I have only used these 3 times during a backpack trip so far, they will come into a heavier rotation this winter. I have had some vintage light OR Gore-Tex shells for over a decade. They are an essential part of my kit to pull over gloves or mittens when it gets windy or wet but they were delicate with a woven nylon fabric in the palms.

As they started to wear through I bought these to keep in my SAR 24 hr pack and they are much more robust without being any heavier. I may pick up a few more pairs to be sure i have them whenever the wind blows which is does quite a lot here in the Wind River Mtns.

I find them absolutely essential as hands get damp from sweat even when its -40 F out and then the wind makes its way through even windstopper gloves. When its truly cold I may stick a hand warmer pack inside, I have some double knit wool mitts that cna also fit under if the gloves aren’t’ enough.

After buying and loving Sealskin Ultra Grip Gloves, I decided to purchase these for colder weather. They are warm and look great, and dexterity is excellent. But the construction is surprisingly sloppy for a premium price.

The rough Velcro tab which tightens the wrist extends through the seam and into the glove, and it is only covered by a couple of loose flaps of flimsy fabric. Because this fabric easily moves, the Velcro is often exposed when putting on the gloves, leading to uncomfortable scrapes on the skin.

Also, the touchscreen sensitivity is hit or miss, which also seems like a construction issue. The right thumb works best. Right index finger is worst. Finally, if your hands get sweaty at all, when removing the gloves the inner linings will start to come out.

It’s a bit of a game to keep everything in its proper place. Seems like things aren’t stitched together very well. Overall, nice fit, look, and warmth. But construction issues a plenty.

I work outside pushing carts, in all kinds of weather. I have yet to come across a glove that is truly waterproof (except perhaps for rubber gloves, which are not even appropriate if you need tight fitting, flexible, insulated gloves for outdoor labor).

That being said, this particular line of Seal Skinz lasts for at least a couple of hours in an intense downpour, and when it does get wet, it is at least able to still keep hands from getting cold. That is the most important thing to me, because I have poor circulation.

Also, they are easier than other kinds of gloves to clean. The step up from these, the level 2 (which is supposedly better for cold conditions), is actually not as good because they rip easily AND when they do get wet, which will happen, they are such a pain to clean because they take forever to dry, which causes them to smell really terrible.

I have tried many brands, many kinds of gloves. These are as good as they come.

They’re OK, but I expected a better fitting glove. While they keep my hands warm enough for my modest, not-rigorous needs (I have not tested their waterproof claims yet), they aren’t tailored to fit at your knuckles like most gloves you get in this price range.

In fact, they fit just like the cheap, grippy work gloves you get multiple pairs of for a few bucks at your typically home-depot-ish kind of store, feeling like you have them on backwards (but you don’t).

The tacky covering of the palm and fingers do work well, and they interact with touch screens of various kinds (phone, tablet, vehicle entertainment system, etc. ) just fine. While, as I mentioned, they aren’t fitted, per se, they still stretch fine around the knuckles, so, really no harm in them.

Just expected better.

Great gloves arrived quickly. I ordered the XL size because I often find gloves a bit tight on the fingers which cuts down circulation And makes my fingers cold. So these fit ok but fingers are ever so slightly tight but the palm and back of the hand are a little baggy.

I have been on a few cycle rides in the cold and wet and they have performed well, although I stopped a couple of times and took them off to ensure good circulation to my fingers. If you have slim hands these would be a great buy.

The XL size is what I needed and it fit perfectly. Warm and dry it keeps its promises. It’s a pity that in this size/model the “touch” feature was not implemented, I have another L size that has it. But being warm is the primary need.

Lightweight gloves, waterproof and warm, great for outdoor activities. Comfortable with grip palms.

Evo offers a wide array of well thought-out and constructed outdoor products. it is often hard to choose which to order. My recent purchase of a pair of leather trigger mittens for my wife is an apt example.

My wife and I had seen a friend with trigger mittens, or lobster claw mittens, while we were out snowshoeing and when my wife admired them I knew what to look for for Valentines Day. Evo had so many choices of trigger mittens it took me a day to choose which one to order.

Eventually I bought two pairs, one for her and one for me. They arrived promptly and were of very high quality. A late winter snow storm gave is a chance to try them out and we are pleased with both the warmth and ability to grip our snowshoe poles easily due to the separate compartment for our trigger fingers.

I skied all last winter with gloves and decided to try to upgrade to mittens for warmth when the member coupons came in spring. These mittens are attractive, have nice features, and feel really toasty from body heat alone (inside the house, anyway).

BUT they are such a weird shape. I followed the size chart with a measuring tape, and thought a large would work. It fit well across, but the length was snug. That would have maybe been tolerable, but the thumb is completely bizarre.

Way too short, tight, and awkward all around. I don’t have mutantly shaped hands, so who knows. These were returned.

Honestly. I can’t remember when I got these. I think I’ve had them for about 5 or 6 years and they are just now starting to wear out. They are very warm, durable, and fit well. They came with a goggle wiper on the left thumb (for wiping off ice) and is super convenient.

If you’re going to be skiing in sub 10 degree weather I’d recommend putting on thicker liners but the ones that come with the mittens work great otherwise. (I normally ski in 15-30 degree Fahrenheit temperature and almost never use hand warmers) I’ve never had a problem using the liners with my smartphone either.

All around a very good glove and I’m getting them again hoping they are as good or better than the first time around.

These gloves are great for snowboarding and are waterproof for inevitable falls in the snow. They provide a Velcro-strap for quick tightening and keeping the wrist guard in place, as well as a quick-release cord for fast tightening so snow doesn’t under the gloves.

I haven’t taken them in frigid conditions yet, but they felt warm on the mountain in sub-20 F weather and lots of falling. The gloves are a bulky fit so I recommend trying the gloves on if you can, or going for a smaller size if you’re between two sizes.

I normally get size Large gloves, but I needed a medium in these so I would still be able to tighten my helmet and use whatever lacing/boa system is on my boots. I have been practicing my falling making sure to fall on my ars3 and bend the knees when going backwards, and when forward falling on the knees and trying to use my body.

But sometimes instincts kick in and my forearm or hands go out. These gloves have protected my wrists, one of which I constantly have problems with even with normal weight exercises and that is worth the money alone to me.

The gloves I purchased are lovely, very well made quite smart looking. Also warm at this time, Autumn. I wish I had chosen a larger size though so I could put a thermal underneath for when it gets colder.

Purchased these after using UA gloves for a number of years. These are amazing, very durable, waterproof and windproof and well worth the money quality is fantastic.

Very light & comfortable, so far only used in a shower which kept hands dry. Couple of points to note, I ordered the XL which the size chart indicated should have been a very generous fit as I wanted to use a thin pair on liner gloves inside them, on arrival the XL only just fitted so they need to be ordered at least one size larger than the chart indicates.

Also noticed that damp hands do not slide in very well, hands need to be completely dry to put on without drama.

I’m quite fussy about gloves, I spent ages looking for something that was just right and these are excellent. They’re warm enough but without being so thick that you lose dexterity. Some gloves suffer from bulky seams near the fingertips, but not these, I can still feel what I’m doing without having to take them off every time I need to do something with my hands.

I’m actually a man with smallish hands, but the womens small size is perfect for me. I came here to order a couple of spare pairs for when they wear out, and have noticed the description has changed to ‘unisex’ from womens, but hopefully the sizing is still the same.

If anything I think ‘unisex’ is more appropriate based on my experience.

Medium size too big, returned for small size. Was told out of stock and money less 2. 95 postage refunded. Not good enough! Was not told when would be in stock and we as pensioners are now 2. 95 down.

Disgraceful and no replies to our emails. Never again with this company! Will alert others to this shoddy treatment!.

Look and feel Lovely..very warm.. not tried out waterproofing yet. Felt a bit tight around the wrist when putting on but very snug when on..bought in the sale so very pleased all round

It’s a beautifully made product. Strong materials, looks extremely durable. The sizing is okay. I usually wear size 8, and I bought a size M, after consulting the Customer Service (which I find exceptionally good).

These gloves for me, are best fit when they can grip something. At the moment I use them when biking, and gripping the steering wheel they fit perfectly without constricting. When hiking/walking however they are a bit loose (logically) but it can be remedied enough with the tightening of the wrist and upper hand straps.

About the breathability. Since these gloves are goretex lined, they are fully waterproof. I tested it a few times already. Perfect. The breathability however, in rain especially but also when dry, is not very suited for my easily sweaty fingers.

I cannot wear them for too long, whether in rain or dry weather; I come to about 1:30 at most before my fingers/hand start building up sweat. Overall, very happy with the use. Next time I will buy different gloves for walking/hiking.

To add more warmth especially without loosing breathability/waterproofness.

I have used these gloves for biking, skiing and hiking in cold temperatures. Really like the snug fit, and the warmth they give. What makes these differ in a positive direction from many other gloves is how easy they are to tighten and loosen while still having the gloves on.

They have on both tightening options a tighten or release function which is easily operated with the gloves on. Also like that they have the hand leash for the times you have to take the gloves off. Seems very durable and they are quite light.

Also very easy to get on the outside of your jacket, to close for warm air leaking out / snow getting in.

Love these gloves. I am a marital arts master. Weapons are my thing, especially swords. I am in New England and we work outdoors. Cold, wet. Love the Pitards leather palms, great grip even when wet. The gore-Tex makes it even better.

Dry and warm, who could ask for more.