Men's Waterproof Winter Gloves
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Men's waterproof winter gloves are a must-have. Regular winter gloves won't do much good if it's raining out; your hands will be cold anyway. If your area is prone to rainy or snowy winters, or if you love winter sports, it's worth looking into a pair of waterproof gloves.
What to Look For
No matter what your style, you can find the men's waterproof winter gloves you need. If you're an avid hunter, you can find them in camo. If you prefer sleek, solid black, you can find those too. Some of the features, aside from outer appearance, that you may want to look for include:
- Non-slip grip reinforcement on the palm and fingers, available in a variety of materials
- Microfleece or wool liner for warmth
- Durability from a strong outer shell
- Adjustability around the wrists
- Dexterity
- Breathability
- Customer reviews, if available. If the site where you're shopping does not have them, do a search on the name of the gloves to find other reviews.
- Price isn't something you'll normally have to worry about. Most of the waterproof gloves range from around $30.00 to $45.00, so if you're in a time crunch, you don't have to beat yourself up about not comparison shopping.
- Don't forget to locate the size in the product's name or description. Some styles are only available in one or two sizes, and you want to make sure they'll fit well when you get them.
Finding Men's Waterproof Winter Gloves
You may be able to find waterproof winter gloves at your local brick and mortar stores, but if you can't, you can always turn to online shopping. Some of the popular brands online include Youngstown and OccuNomix. Try:
- Northern Tool: Here, you'll find a few different types of gloves in various sizes, including a camo pair from Youngstown and a triple-layer design with a microfleece liner.
- Amazon: Find brands like Youngstown and OccuNomix. You can find Youngstown gloves with Kevlar, micro-fleece lining, and Clarino Non-Slip on the palms. OccuNomix gloves offer perks like Kevlar patches on the thumb, fingertips, and palms and a breathable fleece liner. There is also the Pearl Izumi Cyclone Glove, with waterproof and windproof AmFIB material, silicone inserts for better grip, and more.
- The Equestrian Corner: Here, you can find black Men's Waterproof Thinsulate Winter Gloves for $35.95.
- Gloves-Online: At this site, you'll find three types of Youngstown waterproof winter gloves. There are Waterproof Winter Gloves, Waterproof Winter Gauntlet XT Gloves, and Camo Waterproof Winter Gloves. The Waterproof Winter Gloves are windproof, waterproof, breathable, insulating, and have a microfleece lining and durable shell. The gauntlet style features an adjustable thinsulate cuff and a wool/fleece blend Sportwool™ liner. The Camo Winter Waterproof Gloves are a camouflage version of the regular Waterproof Winter Gloves.
- Columbia: Here, you'll find an extensive listing of waterproof winter gloves for men. They have everything from 100 percent goat leather gloves with Omni-Dry® wicking lining to the Whirlibird™ Glove with Polyurethane Grip Printed Palm and incredible adjustability.
A Final Word
There are men's waterproof winter gloves out there for every style and every winter need. If you're into winter sports or you typically shovel snow throughout the winter, you can choose one of the hardest working styles out there; if you need them just to get to and from work and do the occasional outdoor activity, choose a sleek leather pair or other understated style. Just be sure to check the features for the size you need as well as the features that are important to you.
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