Walking Gloves

Protecting your hands from the cold

Hands are a sensitive extremity: they lose heat fast in the wind and cold weather, to the point of becoming painful and clumsy. Walking gloves or mittens keep your hands warm and functional, a real comfort on winter treks and at altitude. It's a simple accessory that changes everything once the temperature drops.

Gloves or mittens?

Gloves leave each finger free, so you keep the dexterity to handle poles, zips and kit. Mittens, by keeping fingers together, hold in more heat for serious cold, at the cost of precision. For real cold, mittens win out; for activity and dexterity, gloves are the better choice. Some hybrid designs combine both.

Warmth, wind resistance and waterproofing

Look for good insulating lining, sometimes in wool, wind-resistant protection against the cold that cuts through, and if possible a water-repellent finish or waterproof membrane for snow. A snug wrist cuff stops the cold creeping in. Pair with a warm beanie to protect the other sensitive extremity.

What's it for?

Match the thickness to the season: thin windproof gloves for in-between seasons, warm gloves or mittens for winter and snowy mountains. Suitable for children too, so they can join the whole family on the adventure. They slip in easily alongside your walking clothing. For active trekking, touchscreen-compatible gloves with neat stitching and stretch fabric offer dexterity and comfort - you can even use your phone without taking them off, a real bonus in cold weather. The latest models for running, trail running or racing keep hands warm without hindering your effort: thin breathable gloves for staying on the move, thick mittens for serious cold, to be chosen according to intensity.