Tough OutdoorsWinter Ski Mittens Men & Women - Adult Snow Mitts for Cold Weather - Waterproof Gloves Snowboarding, Skiing

First, I want to say that I did not receive a free pair of these cold weather mittens, nor did I receive any kind of compensation for this review. I was simply buying a pair for use in my winter motorcycle riding and was looking for a pair of mittens for below freezing weather that would give my hands the protection I need at a reasonable price. How surprised I was to find features that I did not notice until I received the mittens. Not only that, I was informed by Amazon that the mittens that I ordered on late Thursday, December the 13th that they would arrive on Sunday, December the 16th. They actually arrived a day earlier on Saturday, December the 15th. Way to go Amazon Prime! Love it! I am surprised that these mittens are not advertised for motorcycle use as they seem to be so well suited to cold weather riding. So, on to the features I like about these affordable mittens especially as how they apply to winter motorcycle riding:Please note that the fourth Amazon picture shows a young man using his cell phone (texting?) with the mitts dangling from his wrists. I see this as a real boon to the motorcycle rider. I can’t tell you how many times I have had to slip a glove under my thigh in order to secure it after removal. I never lost a glove doing this, but it would be very easy to do so. This is especially important with mittens since removing one quickly to access a small button or control is even more likely than with gloves. Having this elastic strap around one’s wrist would assure that the mitt is not lost when it need to be removed for access. What a simple, but ultimately useful touch. Congratulations Tough Outdoors for such an insightful design feature.The next thing I really like is the handy cuff drawstring. It is designed to be easily secured around the riding jacket or coat sleeve by simply pulling on the string with the other hand due to a unique arrangement shown in picture six. Observe the arrangement on the right side of the mitts in the picture. You will see that the drawstring retaining button is secured to the mitt with a strong nylon loop sewn into the mitt. This arrangement allows the string to be pulled tight easily with the opposite hand. Neat!Be aware that these mitts do run small as mentioned in other reviews. I normally order XL gloves or mittens. I do have large hands, but not excessively large. If my hands were any larger, these mitts would not fit. As it is, these mitts fit snugly, but not so much so that they are uncomfortable or would lose insulating effectiveness. My hand measures 9.5” according to the chart illustration (picture #7) for taking a measurement. According to the chart, the XL size covers a hand size of 8.9 to 9.3 inches. I would say that this is quite accurate. So, if you have a hand larger than 9.5”, I would recommend looking for a larger mitten.I have not had the opportunity to ride using the mittens in below freezing temps yet. Neither have I had the occasion to ride in wet conditions. So I cannot comment on their effectiveness in such conditions. But I’m sure I will be able to observe their performance under those conditions before long and will add to this review when I do. The construction of these mittens appears to be very good and I do not anticipate any problems. I will let you know. Having just received them, I am initially very impressed and I hope not to be disappointed. I don't think I will be.

I’ve tested a lot of winter gloves and mittens over the years, and these Tough Outdoors mittens are among the best when it comes to keeping your hands warm in extreme cold. Whether I’m on the mountain skiing, snowboarding, or just out in freezing temperatures, these mittens have never let me down. They’re well-insulated, with the SummitLoft insulation truly living up to its promise of warmth. Even in below-freezing temperatures with strong winds and heavy snowfall, my hands stay toasty and comfortable.One of the biggest perks of these mittens is their waterproofing. I’ve worn them in wet snow for hours, and my hands stayed completely dry. The outer shell repels moisture really well, and the inner lining feels soft and cozy. They also have a great wrist strap that helps keep them secure, and the adjustable cinch ensures no snow sneaks in.That said, these do run a little big. If you prefer a snug fit or are between sizes, I’d recommend sizing down. However, the extra room isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if you like to wear glove liners underneath for even more warmth.Overall, these mittens are an excellent choice for anyone who needs serious cold-weather protection. Whether you’re hitting the slopes, shoveling snow, or just braving a frigid winter night, these will keep your hands warm and dry. Highly recommend!

These are well-made and warm, but I returned them because the size chart is not accurate. They are smaller than they should be for the size it is. So if you are going to purchase them, make sure you get one or two sizes larger.

I suffer from a post-frostbite incident many years ago, so now I have similar symptoms as folks with Raynaud’s Syndrome. I’ve spent a small fortune trying to find gloves or mittens that kept my fingers warm. I live in the upper Midwest, and winters can be brutal, but as of late, my fingers can’t handle even 30 degree weather. I even tried inserting hand warmers inside my gloves, but I couldn’t even be out for 15 minutes before my fingers started hurting and going numb. I bought two pairs on Amazon, both had nice reviews, but one seemed more likely a strong possibility. It was military grade and had a wool liner. It was more expensive, but I believe that you get what you pay for. When I saw these mittens, I couldn’t believe that it was getting such high reviews and this price! I gambled and ordered them both. When the two pairs arrived it was snowing, so I got to try them both out. I naturally picked the more expensive ones first. They were okay, but needed hand-warmers before I even got the driveway cleared. Switched to this pair and I’m telling you it was like night and day. Not only did the lining feel nicer … wool can be a bit itchy, but I was snow blowing for more than an hour in 23 degrees and my hands were warmer than when I put them on. Seriously! Over the years I’ve spent sometimes $180 on ski gloves than didn’t keep my hands as warm as these. They lasted the winter and look great still. Even if they only last 2-3 years, they’re a steel at this price. Now the only thing I’ll point out, and I believe I read this by one of the reviewers, after an hour, maybe a little less depending on how your hands are, my hands did start to sweat. The potential issue for some of you is that once this happens, the lining is wet. Then you would have a problem if you took them off, got your hands cold and then put them back on. I’m not sure it would be very comfortable. I don’t know, because for my purpose, I always had the time to toss them in the dryer for a couple minutes (lining pull out) and they’re good to go. Now I’m not certain they even recommend that you do that … tossing them in the dryer, but I put them in on medium heat for about 15 minutes and they were fine. I also let them air dry over night and they were dry when I needed them. I’m still amazed that I found these mittens, they truly were a life changer for me … if you have my condition or Raynaud’s, you know what I’m talking about.