Often overlooked, it's vital you keep your gloves clean. Wash them after each ski holiday, and if you’re out for a whole season then make sure to wash them a few times per season.

Hestra make gloves, and no other clothing so their sizing runs very true using the traditional method of measuring the hand. Take a look at the size chart below to determine your size. For FULL leather gloves, you will find these a much closer fit, leather will break in to personalise the fit, but we recommend still rounding up if between sizes or wanting a less snug fit to allow for glove liners, for example If you’re looking for a dexterous glove, maybe for hiking, nordic skiing or just walking the dog, Outdoor Research’s SureShot Heated Softshell Gloves are worth considering. While the SureShot is not waterproof like its hardshell cousins, this slim, stretchy glove sandwiches a light layer of EnduraLoft insulation between a soft, nylon-heavy spandex blend exterior and a comfy polyester-based lining. The result is wind-resistant and water-resistant, breathable and wearable, making it ideal for high-output activities and leisurely use alike.The right size is important to ensure the heated panels work properly. Too big a glove will mean a greater distance between the heated panels and the fingertips, so reducing the heating capacity. If you have a very narrow hand, you should consider going down a size. An alternative option is to use a heated liner combined with a traditional ski glove.

That durability comes from the supple goat leather palm as well as the waterproof membrane. Both materials are strong enough to not let in moisture but also give you a lot of ventilation. It’s hard to find a warm glove that can do both. No water comes in through the Power Heater as well. These will last for at least a few seasons. Plenty of Movement The three heat settings cover all needs. On setting 1 you get up to 10 hours of heat, on setting 3 you get up to 3 hours of very strong heat. We recommend switching the gloves on to setting 3 as you put your ski boots on, and then running the gloves in setting 1 for the day, and 2 if it is very cold. This gives you a nice pre-warmed glove and plenty of power for the batteries to last all day. Rechargeable batteries: In this day and age, we’d like to be able to charge up our gloves as we do our phones and then revel in the generous battery life all day. Some gloves can be recharged, while some brands sell extra batteries for those who are outside for very long periods of time. How much should I spend on a pair of heated gloves? Of course, heated gloves tend to be more expensive than a regular pair; after all, they’re literally portable radiators for your mitts. However, a decent pair is likely to last you for some time to come, seeing you through the colder months year after year. Even without the heating system, the Prevail is warm, with a cozy, fleecy polyester lining and EnduraLoft insulation. The ALTIHeat system, however, uses lithium-ion batteries and heating componentry integrated into the lining itself to provide evenly distributed heat without limiting range of motion (unlike some of the more cumbersome wire options).Hestra heated gloves provide just the right amount of warmth to prevent your hands from getting cold on the mountain. These gloves feature three different battery-powered heat settings to adjust the heat level according to the elements around you. Ziener is a massive ski brand in Europe, but little-known in the UK. They work with the some of the main European ski associations and race teams, which helps them develop incredible products. These are ideal for those with circulation issues, as the wound elements inside the glove and fingers not only provide heat but encourage active bloodflow for improved circulation and warmth. The elements have been improved and this latest version focusses the heat in the fingers and at the tips, so are very suited to those with Raynauds, and those who get discouloured fingertips in cold conditions. We love a three-in-one glove—meaning a glove that includes both a liner and outer shell—like these Ororo Heated Gloves. Having separate components allows you to better adapt to conditions: