Looking for WARMEST RUNNING GLOVES on the market

Frozen hands wrote:

This winter my hands have been absolutely freezing on runs, even while wearing gloves. Rest of my body is perfectly warm – no issues wearing shorts and a light long-sleeve shirt in 20° weather.

But 5mins into the run my hands will be frozen solid.

So what I'm looking for is the warmest running gloves known to man. Any cold-weather runners have a pain they really love? Also, don't care what the price is, what I need is top quality.

I don't know what the warmest gloves would be, but have you considered layering your protection? My hands get pretty chilled even in not-so-frigid conditions.

Try this: "base" layer of thin, cool weather gloves, then med- or heavy weight polartec gloves, then a mitten if even colder/windier. This helps so if you get too warm you can shed layers.

Even the warmest "running gloves" aren't that warm. Try XC skiing or cycling lobster gloves like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Swix-Mens-Split-Mitten/dp/B009ATD4IM

https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Softshell-Lobster-Glove/dp/B00CN2696M

https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Siberian-Finger-Waterproof-Gloves/dp/B008TNFM0S

The only downside is that they don't dry out very quickly when your hands get sweaty, so they can get a little smelly if you don't wash them.

I don't know what brand of gloves I use. I seem to grab a different pair gloves on different runs but I have a couple of suggestions.

(1) Make sure your hands are nice and warm before you start the run. This is particularly important if you are driving some place and your car is cold.

(2) Make sure your sleeves are not too snug (particularly around the wrist) because this can slow circulation to the hands. Tight gloves are a negative also.

(3) Be well hydrated before you start to run.

I've had that trouble in the past, particularly when cross country skiing. I tried all sorts of things, combination thin gloves with mittens over them.

If you want something running specific, these will probably fit the bill, and they'll be easier to wash than the ones I linked above:

http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-lsd-thermal-mitten/280359.html?dwvar_280359_color=096#start=9

I'm usually fine with convertible mitten/gloves like these that have a windshield you pull over your fingers.

http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/drift-glove/280314.html?dwvar_280314_color=070#start=8

Buy mittens. They work WAY better than gloves. I don't know what the model is called but I have a pair of Brooks mittens that have 2 layers. The first layer is a fleece liner and they work great by themselves down to about 20 degrees or so. If colder than that I put the wind proof outer shell on and I'm good down to whatever Mother Nature brings at me.

Yesterday it was 12 degrees and felt like 8. I had both layers on and had to take the outer shells off at 3 miles cause my hands were sweating. I have never seen a pair of gloves that can match the warmth that mittens offer.

Layers. Socks over mittens over gloves. No need to go drop lots of cash on something fancy.

Ski gloves

Forget all the above useless suggestions. One poster was close.

The best solution I have found is nylon running SOCKS! They don't absorb moisture so if your hands sweat some, they don't freeze like cotton would. If it's really cold, use two pair. You probably already have some in the drawer.

Even mittens separate your thumb from your fingers and would still be cold on runs. The cheap ski gloves kept my hands warm but the material inside would be soaked with sweat and very hard to dry out even with a fan.

I have to wear gloves starting around 55 degrees and a thin pair is okay to 40. Colder than that I switch to socks and one pair is good to 30. I ran one day it was 23 and used two pair. My hands were never cold.

Frozen hands wrote:

This winter my hands have been absolutely freezing on runs, even while wearing gloves. Rest of my body is perfectly warm – no issues wearing shorts and a light long-sleeve shirt in 20° weather.

But 5mins into the run my hands will be frozen solid.

So what I'm looking for is the warmest running gloves known to man. Any cold-weather runners have a pain they really love? Also, don't care what the price is, what I need is top quality.

When I was in school, Henry Rono used to wear socks on his hands. The problem with gloves is that there is material between your fingers. Trust me it was cold on the Palouse.

Get some nice socks, water proof, woolen, Silk, cotton, whatever you find that suits you best. Your hands will thank you

And it'll be cheaper. And you can wear the socks on your feet when needed. You have troubles doing that with gloves.

I also have the cold hands problem, even if I double layer. As has been mentioned, things that help are double-gloving with the outer one being a mitten or split-finger lobster glove. But this still doesn't cut it for me here in Montana when I'm out on long runs of 5-6 hrs in the winter. The only solution for me is battery-heated gloves. Here is the type I use, but there are other options. http://www.activheat.com/default.asp

Mittens are good because they allow your body heat to keep your fingers warm. Putting a mitten on top of gloves totally negate this. The sock idea is better than wearing gloves.

Echoing what other's said, mittens or socks 100%. I cannot fathom why anyone buys gloves. Gloves instantly negate the best source of heat - YOUR OTHER FINGERS - to keep your fingers warm. I use a $5 pair of mittens and often have to take them off when it's 30 degrees or above because of how hot my hands get.

joho wrote:

Buy mittens. They work WAY better than gloves. I don't know what the model is called but I have a pair of Brooks mittens that have 2 layers. The first layer is a fleece liner and they work great by themselves down to about 20 degrees or so. If colder than that I put the wind proof outer shell on and I'm good down to whatever Mother Nature brings at me.

+1 on these mittens. I use the outer shells only on rainy days and they do a good job of keeping my hands dry.

i'm not a fan of the convertibles because they work more like gloves since they separate your fingers.

Frozen hands wrote:

This winter my hands have been absolutely freezing on runs, even while wearing gloves. Rest of my body is perfectly warm – no issues wearing shorts and a light long-sleeve shirt in 20° weather.

But 5mins into the run my hands will be frozen solid.

So what I'm looking for is the warmest running gloves known to man. Any cold-weather runners have a pain they really love? Also, don't care what the price is, what I need is top quality.

Try chemical hand warmers inside your glove in your palm, between a thin pair of gloves and the top mittens. When you want more warmth, you squeeze them a little bit and it transfers more heat. And they are very lightweight.

It's a lot colder where I live, but I find there there are literally NO gloves warm enough.

What does work perfectly for me is wearing the very cheap thin dollar-store gloves under a pair of thin felt mittens. If the mittens are too thick, your hands will be too sweaty. Plus, the felt material is soft so you can wipe your nose a lot. I regularly run in 5 degrees (F) and this combo works perfectly.

You've got it all wrong. Cold hands have little to do with whether you're wearing gloves. Your hands are cold because you aren't wearing enough clothes. Put on another layer of clothes and your hands will be fine.

The Dingo^3 wrote:

Echoing what other's said...

This might be the most egregious apostrophe abuse I've ever seen. Use apostrophes for contraction or possession, not pluralization. For the millionth time, just because a word ends in s doesn't mean you should insert an apostrophe. It is stunning how many people don't understand this. It is very simple.

pick up any good ski mitten with a waterproof/windproof shell

I have these, they're awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/HEAD-Digital-Running-Sensatec-compatible/dp/B008XRV8LM