The Best Women's Cold Weather Gloves

The Best Women's Cold Weather Gloves

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Picking out the best women's gloves for frigid weather is an easy undertaking if you're sure of the temperatures and climates you'll encounter. Cold weather gloves you may wear for a brisk jog are different from those you would use while participating in a hands-on sport, such as skiing or hiking. While you have many options available to you, it is crucial to pick gloves that wick away moisture from the skin while at the same time not allowing any external wetness to penetrate from the outside.

Inexpensive Mountain Hardwear Women's Power Stretch Glove for Runners

Runners who do not go on hiatus even during the winter are sure to appreciate the Mountain Hardwear Women's Power Stretch gloves. Priced at $22, these gloves weigh about one ounce, which makes them a welcome addition to any runner's gear. Grip-enhancing patches provide added durability, while the seamless manufacture of the glove's fingertips prevents heat loss. The Polar Tec material provides stretchability and breathability, a key component for exercising.

These can also do double duty: The snug fit makes them ideal for wearing underneath ski gloves that might be a bit too loose.

Outdoor Research Women's Windstopper Gripper Glove for Active Hands

Starting at $36, the Women's Wind Stopper Gripper gloves by Outdoor Research are excellent for activities that include a lot of need for nimbleness. These gloves are slightly curved to provide a natural fit for a smaller woman's hand, while at the same time reaching all the way to the wrist. This ensures that the entire hand surface is warm and that the grip provided by the glove is secure.

These women's gloves are an excellent choice for cyclists, gardeners, anyone whose employment takes them outside during inclement weather and also hikers. An unintended but welcome side effect of the palm-grip material is the strength it lends to the overall construction of the gloves, making them quite durable in areas that might ordinarily wear out quickly.

Spyder Women's Synthesis Gore Glove for Skiers and Winter Sports Aficionados

You probably already know the Spyder name in conjunction with other winter sports gear. Not surprisingly, the manufacturer brings this experience to the table when making the Women's Synthesis Gore. Since they are waterproof, the gloves are an excellent choice for any activities in snowy or icy conditions.

The stretchable materials make these gloves highly functional in cold weather, and you might use them when skiing, plowing snow or playing with your kids in the snow.

Article Written By Sylvia Cochran

Based in the Los Angeles area, Sylvia Cochran is a seasoned freelance writer focusing on home and garden, travel and parenting articles. Her work has appeared in "Families Online Magazine" and assorted print and Internet publications.

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