Ski gloves come in many forms
Ski gloves come in several variations, but ultimately it's up to you and your activity to decide what works best for skiing. Flexibility is a big factor on the mountain, and if you want ultimate flexibility, you should look towards a ski glove with good finger mobility. Warmth is another factor and some people just need warmth more than others, but in this context there can also be a definite difference in activity level. If you feel your activity level is high on the slopes and the heat actually comes on its own, then a ski glove with built-in Gore-Tex might be the right choice for you. We'll go through the different types of ski gloves below, as well as our picks for some of the best ski gloves!
The 5-finger ski glove
The 5-finger ski glove is bursting with flexibility and comfort on the mountain. It's a ski glove that really allows you to use your fingers functionally even when they're wrapped up. Maybe you're out with the family and need to straighten the kids' clothes, often pick up the phone on the lift, or something else entirely. The 5-finger ski glove can be used by anyone, and if you want a more warm dedicated 5-finger ski glove, you can always upgrade its warmth with a customized liner.
Lobster / 3-finger ski glove
The 3-finger ski glove provides the interplay of warmth and functionality not found in a 5-finger ski glove in cold conditions. The 3-finger ski glove allows 3 fingers to heat each other in a separate compartment, giving you a warm compartment that isolates the heat you need. The Lobster ski glove is a mix between a 5-finger and a ski gauntlet, a super popular alternative that is now seen in many places on the mountain.
The ski sleeve
The ski sleeve is by far the warmest clothing for your fingers that you can get on the mountain. The ski sleeve doesn't allow a very high degree of flexibility while skiing because 4 of your fingers are locked in one compartment. The glove, on the other hand, offers a large portion of warmth, so you'll hardly ever encounter blue or icy fingers when the glove comes off and you head for the hotel or the nearest après ski bar. The ski sleeve can easily and quickly be combined with an extra layer of lining for those extra cold skiers.
The features that make the best ski glove
A ski glove is not just a normal glove, so it can be beneficial to choose the specific ski glove based on the features you want in it.
Layer upon layer
If you want a ski glove that just can't get warm enough, you should look for one that has room for extra liner. The most optimal for this solution is clearly the ski pocket. A liner is a thinner, more snug-fitting inner glove that adds more insulation and actually up to 20 percent more warmth. Liners are available in different thicknesses and if you want a glove that is absorbent, temperature regulating and extra durable, we recommend a Merino wool liner that really utilizes its natural properties.
Durable ski gloves
A durable ski glove almost goes without saying. It lasts for many years and at the same time offers a great potion of quality. There are leather ski gloves that really find their potential in this category. Ski gloves in leather materials come in several leather variants, but what they all have in common is that the material is durable, provides a good grip and keeps the cold out and away from your fingers. Brands such as Hestra, Leki, Oakley, Burton are among the top brands that have a larger selection of leather ski gloves that are incredibly durable. 
Hestra is especially known for their leather gloves, and one of the top runners is the popular Army Leather Heli Ski, which is made from an incredibly durable goatskin. This leather was actually used in the military in the past due to its incredibly durable and hard-wearing functionality.
3 brands that deliver what they promise
Hestra
Hestra ski gloves are known to many skiers around the world. A brand that is especially known for their production of ski gloves in a unique and durable skin. The production of ski gloves means that they can combine the ski glove with several skin parts, which ultimately enhances both longevity, durability and functionality. The leather glove has seams that are strategically placed in relation to the functionality of your fingers on the mountain. The Hestra ski glove is now a well-known brand that can be trusted by both experienced skiers and ski instructors around the world.
Burton
If you are a snowboarder, or maybe even a skier looking for a ski mitt that can offer extra warmth without compromising on breathability, Burton can deliver a top-class mitt. Burton is typically known from snowboarding, where they have their roots, but they now have an incredible lineup of ski gloves that can be used by everyone, year after year. The Burton glove that comes to everyone's rescue is known as the Deluxe Gore-Tex.
Pow Glowes
Pow Glowes is a dedicated ski glove company with a huge range of ski gloves. Pow Glowes is especially known for their use of Gore-Tex technology. A Gore-Tex membrane behind the outer material ensures that water cannot seep into the ski glove through the use of mirrorscopic holes, but instead vapor and excess heat are easily drawn out. With Gore-Tex technology in your ski glove, you ensure that water and wind don't find their way in! The functionalities of the Gore-Tex technology are remarkable when choosing a ski glove, so below you'll find the essential Gore-Tex technologies that the Pow Glowes ski glove offers: Gore-Warm, Gore-Active and Gore-Grip.
Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex is the brand known for its comfort and protection in harsh outdoor conditions. Gore-Tex guarantees that your temperature remains stable, even during activity. Their membrane is designed with extra breathability, durability and waterproofness.
GORE-WARM
Gore-Warm technology provides a warmer, durable, breathable and more waterproof ski glove. The technology comes with the right conditions to keep your hands from freezing in even the coldest weather conditions. An outer shell that doesn't let water in, an inner membrane that allows vapor to escape during activity, and a windproof membrane that prevents wind from seeping in.
GORE-GRIP
Gore-Grip is the technology that streamlines your grip on the mountain. The technology is incredibly durable and the construction of the glove provides the functional grip that many demand. Gore-Grip is waterproof, breathable and built to last for multiple seasons
GORE-ACTIVE
Gore-Active is engineering at its best. Gore-Active is the inner lining system that provides the absolute change system for high activity on the mountain. The inner glove dries faster and is optimized to provide an inner membrane that comes with optimal breathability in all conditions on the mountain.
We hope this glove guide has given you a better overview of what to look for when skiing. Functionality and warmth can go hand in hand, but if you want the warmest model in ski gloves, we suggest you look towards the ski drawer. At One Open Sky, you'll find a great selection of popular and quality ski gloves for skiing. If you have any more questions about ski gloves, remember that we can quickly help you over the phone or in our physical stores.
