Guide Gloves

These gloves are very comfortable (and they look good too!). True to size with snug cuffs that keep snow out. I use them for just about everything - camping, skiing (in warm spring conditions), shoveling the driveway, walks, hiking, you name it. This is my second purchase of these gloves - not because my existing ones are worn out but because they were on big-time sale and I want to be sure to have a replacement pair when my current gloves finally die. The only downside is that they're not all that warm. It's fine for most of what I do but I wouldn't wear them for a January ski day. These are my go-to gloves and I highly recommend them.

While I haven't had the chance to try these gloves before the redesign, I can say that they hold their weight. Took them up Mt. St. Hellens and they kept my hands extremely warm when on the summit. No quality issues so far but I haven't put them through the ringer quite yet. They have enough dexterity to crack summit beers and dig in my pack for stuff, which is about the extent I need anyways. Almost too warm to use when moving but when standing still in 10-20 degree weather with wind they were great. Waterproof unless you're handling lots of snow. Mine soaked through but I think that's because I hadn't applied any oil prior to use on the leather. Will be applying the oil in hopes of a little more water resistance. Even when wet these were warm though! Good high-quality mountaineering glove.

These are great gloves, and they're the second pair I bought...not that I needed to replace the first ones I just wanted back ups. The first pair I bought was probably 10 years ago...still going strong.