Montane Tornado GORE-TEX Gloves

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The fit is without a doubt the most important aspect of a pair of gloves with most good-quality items offering S-XL sizing. When buying Christmas Gifts, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying. The synthetic insulation, though, does work when wet. How warm are they? Moderately – not enough to keep you cosy in Arctic conditions. For versatility, choose a generous size, so that when it’s really freezing, you can fit an extra pair of liner gloves inside (see below). (JP) Slide your hands into the Torres Peak gloves from Extremities and you’ll never want to take them out. This is thanks to a hi-loft fleece lining which makes them ridiculously comfortable. With this and the PrimaLoft insulation, these gloves are very warm – one of the warmest on test. As a result, you’ll find the Torres Peak gloves reasonably bulky, but dexterity is on par with, if not better than the Rab gloves. They also kept the elements out with ease.

The Illuminator Sensor gloves are one of the few on test that have a low profile, and as such it’s pretty easy to do things when you’re wearing them. Despite that low profile, they still offer a good level of warmth, but perhaps not quite as much as the Sealskinz and Extremities gloves. They’re durable, thanks to the tough materials that are used in the construction (including goat leather) and a Velcro strap means you can get a good fit. That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of key factors for Montane Men’s Tornado Gloves below, to help you choose if it’s the right product for you and your budget. Single hand cuff adjustment - leather tab with hook and loop fastening allows cuff to be adjusted with minimal fuss Adjustability features such as these are great for keeping your hands nice and toasty, securing each finger in their own little sauna. Not all gloves come with both, but if you’re looking for a heavy-duty handwarmer, it pays to look for adjustability. WaterproofingWe’re really pleased to have scored Montane Men’s Tornado Gloves so highly, givimg it 9.5 out of 10, making it well above the average for all Christmas Gifts. The Stoney Advanced Glove is one serious piece of kit. Partly constructed out of goatskin, they are durable, warm and, thanks to a DRYtechnology membrane, don’t let a drop of water touch you. As they’re a bit on the bulky side, they’re not the easiest to perform simple tasks in, but they’re by no means the worse either, it just might take a little longer.

In traditional Scottish weather (so much rain) they stood up to whatever Mother Nature could throw at them and kept my hands warm throughout. Others felt more luxurious, but I wouldn’t say these are uncomfortable. They’re easy to pull on with wet hands and offer a great fit with a small Velcro fastening.

Best thermal walking gloves – Extremities Torres Peak

There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it. Winter weather is typically wet, windy and snowy and ensuring that your gloves have some form of waterproofing element, whether that be material or the membrane.