Winter Gloves … any recommendations ?

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Having suffered some serious cardiac problems in recent years, I try to walk at least three miles every day … No problem doing that, except that in the currently prevailing weather my finger joints get excruciatingly cold.

… Mostly down to severe Arthritis and mild Diabetes, I think.

I am currently using a pair of Regatta waterproof gauntlets, with a thin pair of goatskin gloves inside; and walking with my hands in my pockets … but my hands are still cold.

Can anyone recommend some really warm gloves ?

… I am wondering if there is anything electrically heated, that might run off a pair of [say] 4,000mAh USB ‘power banks’

All serious suggestions welcome … and the silly ones will be tolerated.

MichaelG.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

[roy entwistleParticipant @royentwistle24699]

MichaelG Have you come across http://www.keisapparel.com for heated clothing

Roy

[JourneymanParticipant @journeyman]

You could try a pair of ski gloves, look for the 'Thinsulate' trade mark. I use a pair for cycling and they seem to work well. Mitts would be better than gloves as less surface area to cool.

John

[Ian HewsonParticipant @ianhewson99641]

Would hot hands heat packs work for you, used to use for golf for my wife.
available online.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Sorry, but how could I not resist…?

[Grindstone CowboyParticipant @grindstonecowboy]

+1 for the heat packs idea – if you get the small ones, you can put one inside each glove. And if you can get one on the back of your neck as well, you'd be surprised what a difference it makes.

And a word of warning – don't walk around with your hands in your pockets, father-in-law has had a couple of nasty falls that way.

Stay safe.

Rob

Just found this site which may be useful for ideas (usual disclaimer, etc.)

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Thanks for all the replies and wise advice so far …

Must admit that I have never tried the one-shot heat packs, but have found the re-useable [crystallising gel] ones totally inadequate.

The Keis heated under-gloves look very promising, but I would need to try them for fit, as my thumbs are unusually long.

MichaelG.

[egaParticipant @ega]

Have you tried silk inner gloves as used by skiers?

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by ega on 14/02/2021 15:32:36:

Have you tried silk inner gloves as used by skiers?

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Not recently … I used to wear them under mitts for cold-weather motorcycling, but the present problem is orders of magnitude worse than it was then.

Most of the hand is cold, but the top joint on each middle finger is the real problem. … if I could warm that specific area, the rest might be bearable.

Thanks for the reminder though.

MichaelG.

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Edit: __ please excuse the scruffy background, but this is what my arthritic finger joints look like … getting on for twice the height they were:

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 14/02/2021 16:52:08

[John MCParticipant @johnmc39344]

For cycling in this weather I use "lobster" gloves, 3 fingered gloves/mittens. My favoured make are Crane form Aldi, inner layer silk type material then several other layers.

They work remarkably well, rode down a steep hill this morning, nudging 50mph, hands stayed warm, everything else cooled down!

"Hot hands" chemical things work well, don't put them next to skin though, can get a bit uncomfortable.

John

[DiogenesIIParticipant @diogenesii]

I (and indeed, Mrs D.) work outside all year round, and having tried just about every hi-tech material known to man, still have never found anything better than good ol' natural wool, as long as one can keep the wind off with some outer layer.

Having poor circulation myself, I find the modern fashion for tight-ish cuffs and sleeves pure murder for slowing circulation – I have been known to take a pocket-knife to brand new workwear, or to make three or four attempts at adjusting the order of 'layers' just to make sure there are no restrictions – an unfortunate crease next to an armpit or suchlike really can mean a day of unnecessary misery..

..with sympathy..

[Peter BaverstockParticipant @peterbaverstock32334]

Try" Primrose co.uk."

Type in "heated gloves"

Regards,

Peter.

[Anonymous]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 14/02/2021 16:33:47:

Posted by ega on 14/02/2021 15:32:36:

Have you tried silk inner gloves as used by skiers?

+1 for the silk gloves (horse riders use them too). Especially used under mittens rather than gloves.

-1 for anything Thinsulate.

 

| Edit: __ please excuse the scruffy background, but this is what my arthritic finger joints look like … getting on for twice the height they were:

So that's what you look like …. not a bit as I imagined!

 

 

Edited By Peter Greene on 14/02/2021 17:29:32

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Peter Greene on 14/02/2021 17:26:05:

So that's what you look like …. not a bit as I imagined!

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MichaelG.

[FrankiethepillParticipant @frankiethepill]

Sheepskin mittens. Not elegant or even pretty, but the best in my experience. Don’t go for gloves with fingers in as they loose too much heat. Sheepskin is pretty wind resistant which most man made materials aren’t, and keeps the heat in.

Francis

[SteviegtrParticipant @steviegtr]

Posted by Frankiethepill on 14/02/2021 17:57:13:

Sheepskin mittens. Not elegant or even pretty, but the best in my experience. Don’t go for gloves with fingers in as they loose too much heat. Sheepskin is pretty wind resistant which most man made materials aren’t, and keeps the heat in.

Francis

You beat me to it. Used to have some years ago. Very good.

Steve.

[Mike PooleParticipant @mikepoole82104]

I used to have a pair or Waddington Pirate mitten motorcycle gloves which were very good. Surprisingly they do not hamper operating the motorcycle or at least you adapt to using 4 fingers on the brake and clutch.

Mike

[Mike PooleParticipant @mikepoole82104]

There seem to be various hand warmers available for outdoor pursuits, chemical, fuel and electric. I don’t have personal experience to endorse any. Being a wise man Michael you know walking with you hands in your pockets is not a good idea although it might be a choice of a broken wrist or broken nose though and both likely to hurt.

Mike

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Mike Poole on 14/02/2021 18:58:04:

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you know walking with you hands in your pockets is not a good idea …

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One of the several reasons for asking the question

MichaelG.

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Now trying to think where there might be a shop open tomorrow where I can try on some sheepskin mitts

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 14/02/2021 19:17:49

[ShadowParticipant @shadow]

As on my cimouter todat. Savior heated gloves. Pricey.

[peak4Participant @peak4]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 14/02/2021 19:15:23

Now trying to think where there might be a shop open tomorrow where I can try on some sheepskin mitts

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 14/02/2021 19:17:49

My own winter walking / climbing gloves are Mountain Equipment gauntlets, but not easy to pick up locally at the moment. Previously I used Dachstein mitts and Belstaff waxed over mitts, but I guess that's both old hat and very expensive these days.

Not sheepskin products, but is Decathlon Stockport within your reasonable travelling distance?
Only open for Click & Collect though, but they look to have a number of suitable contenders.

I think the link above will work, but if you search for gloves, pick the store-in stock only, and price high to low, there are some interesting options.
Not least the Simond Makalu down filled mitts , or something from the higher end of the Wedze or Forclaz range.

Bill

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Thanks for the thoughts, Bill

The practical purchasing problem is, as mentioned earlier, that I have unusually long thumbs and really need to try-on gloves/mitts before I buy.

MichaelG.

[AJWParticipant @ajw]

Not a glove wearer but have done so in the last few days! Thinsulate (3M) – highly recommended!

The pair I have look like normal woollen gloves – and because of that not very effective but they are the best most effective gloves I've ever had.

Don't remember them being expensive either.

Alan

[Anonymous]

Thinsulate is fine when used for its design purpose …. thin apparel such as "dressy" gloves. If you don't need that, there are much better ways (as discussed here).

I don't use Thinsulate in a Canadian Winter.

Edited By Peter Greene on 15/02/2021 01:33:45

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