Which snow gloves offer good grip for skiing or snowboarding?
This page compares 9 snow gloves with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Hestra Fall Line Glove, POW POW Sniper GTX Trigger Mitt, Outdoor Research Revolution Gore-Tex. Prices range from £37 to £218. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Hestra Fall Line Glove
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£140.20 ≈ | Cowhide | G-Loft and foam | ✗ | Short cuff | — | 6-12 |
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The Hestra Fall Line Glove is a short-cuff freeride glove made from cowhide with removable G-Loft lining and foam insulation. Its outseam construction provides comfort and a secure pole grip, making it suitable for skiers and snowboarders who prioritize dexterity in dry conditions. ★ Ideal forThis glove suits skiing or snowboarding because its outseam construction is designed for superior pole grip, while the supple cowhide and short neoprene cuff support precise handling.
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POW POW Sniper GTX Trigger Mitt
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£66.41 ≈ | White Stripe Taffeta | 4oz Primaloft Gold / 133g Primaloft Grip Control | ✓ | — | ✓ | S M L XL |
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The POW Sniper GTX Trigger Mitt uses a Gore-Tex waterproof, wind-proof and breathable insert with a leather palm for durable grip. It includes Primaloft insulation and a wrist leash, plus a zippered backhand venting/heater pocket for adjustable warmth. It's built for cold, wet days on skis or snowboards when you want mitten warmth with trigger-style dexterity. ★ Ideal forIt's a Gore-Tex waterproof trigger mitt with a Grade A water-repellent goatskin leather palm for durable grip, plus multi-loft Primaloft Gold/Grip Control insulation and touchscreen-compatible fingertips for easy use while skiing or snowboarding.
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Outdoor Research Revolution Gore-Tex
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£36.89 ≈ | bluesign-approved 2-layer 100% recycled nylon 128 g ripstop; AX Diamond Grip palm 60% polyester 40% recycled polyester | EnduraLoft ECO 100% recycled polyester 200 g/130 g | ✓ | — | ✓ | S-XL |
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The Outdoor Research Revolution Gore-Tex is an insulated ski glove with a waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX insert and recycled EnduraLoft ECO insulation. Its AX Diamond Grip palm, touchscreen compatibility, cinchable gauntlet, and heat pack pocket suit resort skiers and snowboarders in cold, wet conditions. ★ Ideal forIt suits skiing or snowboarding because the AX Diamond Grip palm is designed to secure poles, bindings, and gear, while the cinchable gauntlet helps keep snow out.
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Ortovox Tour Pro Cover Glove
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£39.05 ≈ | 75% polyamide, 18% merino wool, 7% elastane; goatskin inserts | 50% recycled merino wool, 38% merino wool, 12% polyester | ✓ | — | ✓ | XS-XXL |
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The Ortovox Tour Pro Cover Glove is a lightweight softshell ski-touring glove with merino wool lining and recycled merino padding. Its integrated PERTEX Quantum Pro cover adds protection during descents, while reinforced goatskin inserts, adjustable cuffs, and breathable construction suit demanding ski tours. ★ Ideal forIt suits skiing or snowboarding grip needs through reinforced goatskin inserts on the thumb and index finger, while the full-finger design and touchscreen-compatible smart finger preserve dexterity.
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Astis Soldierwolf Long-Cuff Mitten
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£217.68 ≈ | Silicone injected suede leather | Polartec Hi-Loft | ✓ | Mid-forearm | — | Small-Large |
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The Soldierwolf Long-Cuff Mitten combines silicone-injected suede leather with Polartec Hi-Loft insulation for warmth, breathability, and water resistance. Its mid-forearm cuff helps keep snow out, making it well suited to skiers and snowboarders who want durable, distinctive mittens for winter conditions. ★ Ideal forThese mittens suit skiing or snowboarding because their silicone-injected suede leather provides durable grip, while the water-resistant shell, Polartec Hi-Loft insulation, and mid-forearm cuff help handle snowy conditions. |
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Arc'teryx Fission SV
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£147.58 ≈ | Burly 100% recycled nylon double weave with goat leather palm | 133 g/m² Coreloft Compact Gold Eco 100% polyester | ✓ | Long gauntlet | ✗ | S-XL |
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The Arc'teryx Fission SV is a warm, insulated glove designed for skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, and other demanding winter activities. Its recycled nylon shell, goat leather palm, long gauntlet, and Coreloft insulation provide warmth, durability, and weather protection for active users in cold conditions. ★ Ideal forThese gloves suit skiing or snowboarding because the goat leather palm provides durable grip while the articulated full-finger design supports dexterity for poles, bindings, and equipment. |
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Columbia PowBound Gloves
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£44.27 ≈ | Polyester with goat leather palm | 200g recycled and virgin polyester | ✓ | Cuff-glove | ✓ | S-XL men's; XS-XL women's |
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The Columbia PowBound Gloves combine a polyester shell, goat leather palm, 200g polyester insulation, and Omni-Tech waterproof-breathable protection. They suit skiers and snowboarders seeking warm, waterproof gloves with articulated fingers and touchscreen-compatible fingertips. ★ Ideal forThese gloves suit skiing or snowboarding because the goat leather palm and articulated fingers provide a secure grip on poles, while the elastic wrist and waterproof-breathable construction help keep snow and moisture out. |
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Swany Bocco Mitten
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£118.06 ≈ | Waterproof leather | 120g Insuloft | ✓ | — | ✓ | S-XL men's; S-L women's |
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The Swany Bocco Mitten combines a waterproof leather shell with 120g Insuloft insulation for warmth and temperature control. It includes a removable touchscreen-compatible inner glove and a zipper opening for improved dexterity, making it suitable for resort and backcountry skiing in cold conditions. ★ Ideal forThe waterproof leather shell provides a secure grip for ski poles, while the removable touchscreen-compatible inner glove and zipper opening let skiers and snowboarders handle equipment or phones without fully removing the mittens. |
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Flylow Wolverine Lobster Glove
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£46.12 ≈ | Premium goatskin leather | 60g Greenloft insulation | ✓ | — | — | XS-XXL |
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The Wolverine Lobster combines premium goatskin leather with 60g Greenloft insulation for a balance of durability, warmth, and dexterity. Its three-finger design and low-profile adjustable cuff suit skiers and snowboarders who want more warmth than a glove without the bulk of a mitten. ★ Ideal forIt suits skiing or snowboarding when good grip and control matter because the durable goatskin leather shell supports pole handling while the three-finger lobster design preserves more dexterity than a full mitten.
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