Whether you’re a novice or pro, there’s truly nothing worse than feeling cold on the slopes. Since your fingers are typically the first thing to go numb as you ski thanks to cold wind and long waits on lifts, it’s extremely important to invest in a warm, durable pair of ski gloves that can keep your fingers toasty and dry. High-quality ski gloves are not only constructed to withstand the harshest conditions like rain, snow, strong wind and freezing temperatures but they’re also designed to be comfortable, dexterous and breathable to prevent your hands from overheating. To help you narrow down the best ski essentials for you, our pros pulled together a list of the best ski gloves and mittens in a range of styles and prices that are guaranteed to keep most skiers and snowboarders comfortable for hours.

Outdoor experts and textiles analysts have tested cold weather gear for years at the Good Housekeeping Institute, from the warmest winter socks to everyday gloves, winter hats and winter boots. When choosing the best ski gloves for your next mountainside adventure, we relied on our experience testing hundreds of products from top outdoor brands in our Textiles Lab. While we haven’t yet tested each ski glove featured below, we considered top-performing brands or similar models from previous tests, personal favorites and popular styles with positive consumer reviews online. According to our pros, these are the best ski gloves in 2023 to keep your hands warm and dry, no matter the conditions.

Our top picks:

After our top picks, continue reading to learn more about what to look for when shopping for ski gloves and why you should trust Good Housekeeping.

Hestra

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$159.95

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If you’ve been to a ski resort or two, Hestra gloves are likely familiar to you. This Swedish brand has been around since 1936, and it makes some of the best winter sports gloves you’ll find. “Hestra is a very reliable and popular premium glove brand that we often use,” says Joanne Bienskie, owner of women’s outdoor brand Alpinistas and Alpinistas Collective. This model was initially made for ski guides in Western Canada, so you know it’ll do a great job at keeping your hands warm and dry as you cruise downhill. While we haven’t tested it in the Lab yet, our analysts have used similar Hestra ski gloves on the slopes and rave about the timeless high-quality design, performance and dexterity. While this pair technically isn’t entirely waterproof, it’s constructed with water-resistant fabric as well as soft leather so it should hold up nicely in snow and rain while offering just enough flexibility. When using similar Hestra gloves, we’ve found the material to be effective at keeping water from permeating through to the glove’s interior.

Our pros like how these gloves come with a leash strap as well as a removable liner so you can remove it on warmer days. We also love how the gauntlet is long so it should easily fit over most jackets, and it features a handy adjustable strap to tighten the glove both around your wrist and where the glove meets your jacket, so no snow or water gets inside. And because ski gloves aren’t always for everyone, this popular model is also available as mittens or a 3-finger model.

The North Face

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$45.00

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These ski gloves from North Face offer a ton of bang for the buck. Not only are they guaranteed to keep your hands warm, but they’re treated with a water-repellent finish and constructed with a DryVent insert to ensure your hands stay dry. Though they don’t feature premium materials like genuine leather or GORE-TEX, we like that they’re offered in four colors and that they come with a lot of handy extras like wrist leashes, a nose wipe and touchscreen compatibility so you don’t have to take your gloves off to check your phone.

While we haven’t yet tested this model in the Lab, our pros like that you can adjust the gauntlet hem so snow doesn’t creep inside while shredding downhill. “If a customer is not after a mitten, I always recommend The North Face’s Montana Ski Gloves,” says Andrea Battin, Director of Buying at retailer Outdoor Gear Exchange in Vermont. “They offer plenty of warmth with Heatseeker Eco insulation and DryVent to repel water.” Overall, these are a great choice for skiers who may only head to the slopes a few times per year, as opposed to someone facing powder in Utah every weekend.

Black Diamond

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$119.95

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You should consider ski mittens over gloves if your hands tend to run cold for the extra warmth your fingers will get by being bundled up together. Our pros like this super rugged pair from Black Diamond, which not only features a shell that’s treated with water repellent finish but also comes with a waterproof insert so water never makes its way to your hands, no matter what Mother Nature throws your way. While we haven’t tested this pair in the Lab yet, consumers find these mittens comfortable and cozy in sub-zero temperatures. “This top-selling mitt has synthetic insulation for those that prefer to avoid down and is made of full recycled materials,” Bienskie says. “It’s also waterproof and features a removable PrimaLoft liner for incredible warmth outdoors.”

Flylow

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$54.95

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There's just something about the look and feel of genuine leather. If you want comfortable and flexible leather ski gloves, look no further than this stylish (yet affordable) pick from Flylow. Because leather is naturally water-resistant to a small degree and the outer shell is treated with a durable water-repellent finish, these will do a quality job at keeping moisture from getting inside. They’re a perfect choice if you want a supple glove that not only keeps you warm but makes it easy to grip ski poles, fasten boots and more. “I love the mobility of the Flylow Ridge Gloves, which are insulated leather gloves built for high-output activities yet rugged enough to be used when not skiing too!” Battin says.

Other testers rave about how well the Ridge Gloves have held up over time. “I’ve used these gloves for two years and they’re still in great shape,” says one tester. “I love how flexible they are and how they’ve always kept my hands dry, even when skiing in rain. It's also convenient that they're suitable for both warmer days and very cold days.” If you want the same leather look but in another style, these leather gloves are also offered as an Oven Mitt mitten and Maine Line 3-finger glove. Just keep in mind that they don't feature removable liners or leashes so you'll have to pay more to add on those extras.

Outdoor Research

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$328.95

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Outdoor Research has a reputation for creating top-notch technical gear for outdoor enthusiasts. These waterproof heated gloves constructed with GORE-TEX are a must for anyone who skis or snowboards in harsh weather. Analysts at the Good Housekeeping’s Textiles Lab were impressed with how well the gloves quickly warmed up fingers and the back of the hand on cold, snowy days. We also found them extremely easy to use and intuitive, with three heat settings to choose from with the press of one button.

Not only are the gloves comfortable and come with useful features for ski days like leashes and long gauntlets, but they have an eight-hour battery life on the lowest heat setting (though we do wish the battery lasted longer than 2.5 hours at the highest heat setting). These gloves are on the bulkier side, but we like that the wires and heating elements are integrated inside the gloves' interior lining so the design remains dexterous and wires aren’t exposed. “This style is made for the customer that wants to keep their hands extra toasty during those cold and windy days," Bienskie says.

Hestra

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$165.00

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Can't decide whether gloves or mittens are right for you? Why not try a combination of both? With these comfortable leather Hestra 3-finger gloves you’ll get some of the dexterity of a glove as well as the warmth of a mitten. While the style certainly isn’t for everyone (you can always opt for the classic fall line 5-finger model or fall line mitt), our pros absolutely love the stylish design of the Fall Line and soft leather shell.

The gloves feature a removable fleece liner to keep you warm on chilly days or cooler in the spring. There’s also a useful Velcro adjustment so the cuff remains securely fastened around your wrist. Though we wouldn’t necessarily pack these on a trip to Quebec in the dead of winter when you really need the best waterproofing, they’re the perfect fit for anyone who wants a ski glove that’s useful both on- and off-piste for all winter sports.

Gordini

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$74.99

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This pair of ski gloves from Gordini is an excellent choice for those who don't want to blow their entire ski budget on new gloves. The GORE-TEX insert is hard to beat when it comes to keeping your gloves waterproof and breathable. If you don’t mind that they’re constructed with faux leather or that the liner isn't removable, these ski gloves pack in a lot of useful extras like a pocket where you can insert hand warmers on super cold days, a nose wipe and wrist leashes. While we haven’t yet tested them in the Lab, consumers found these to be super warm, durable and of great value when compared to more expensive ski gloves.