Best Ski Gloves of 2026: Top 10 Non-Heated Gloves and Mittens
Ten currently sold, non-heated ski gloves and mittens compared on published insulation, waterproofing and price — from budget touchscreen gloves to premium leather mitts.
How this guide was built: Guidevio compiled it from manufacturers' official product pages. We did not buy, borrow or test any of these products, and nothing here is a lab result, a review score, or a sponsored placement. Prices are shown only where we saw them on an official brand page and can change at any time; where a US price couldn't be confirmed, we say so and point you to the brand's current listing instead. Links marked Amazon are affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate, Guidevio earns from qualifying purchases, and those links are marked sponsored. Other links go straight to the brand page and earn nothing. Commissions never decide which products are included or how they're ranked.
This guide rounds up ten non-heated ski gloves and mittens confirmed for sale on manufacturer sites at the time of research, spanning budget touchscreen-compatible gloves, warm all-mountain leather gloves, and lobster-style backcountry gloves. Heated gloves and mittens are covered separately in Guidevio's Best Heated Gloves guide, so nothing overlaps between the two. Every product here is a real, named model with a working product page; prices, materials and features are quoted only where a brand publishes them.
Where a brand's US price couldn't be directly confirmed on its own .com/.us storefront — because the page didn't show a price, or because the only figure found came from a non-US site or a third-party retailer — this guide says so explicitly rather than presenting an unverified number as settled fact. In a couple of cases the safest course was to point you to the brand's current price rather than repeat a number that might be stale or region-specific.
The comparison separates material and membrane facts from insulation: leather is a construction material, while GORE-TEX and CZone are waterproof-breathable membranes, not insulation types. Comparable insulation weights were not confirmed across this shortlist, so these entries do not establish a measured warmth ranking.
None of these gloves has been tested on snow by Guidevio. This is desk research built from manufacturer product pages, with substitutions and gaps noted wherever a spec or price wasn't published or couldn't be independently confirmed.
Who this guide is for
- Resort skiers who want a warm, durable glove or mitten without built-in heating
- Backcountry or freeride skiers who want a lobster-style or GORE-TEX glove built for high-output days
- Budget-conscious skiers who want a touchscreen-capable glove under $100
- Cold-handed skiers comparing mittens (generally warmer) against 5-finger gloves (generally more dexterous)
- Shoppers who want to know exactly which specs and prices are brand-confirmed versus unverified before buying
How we chose
- Only gloves and mittens with a live, working page on a manufacturer's site at the time of research were included
- Heated models were excluded entirely and covered in a separate guide to avoid overlap
- Prices are quoted only where seen directly on a brand's US site; where a US price could not be confirmed, this guide flags it rather than guessing
- The list spans 5-finger gloves, mittens and a 3-finger lobster-style glove across a range of prices rather than ranking purely by cost
- No glove in this guide has been tested, worn, or evaluated on snow by Guidevio; descriptions are drawn from published product information
Top 10 at a glance
Specifications as published by the manufacturer or the listing we consulted. Scroll sideways on a small screen.
| Pick | Best for | Style | Material / membrane | Price | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Army Leather Heli Ski Glove (5-finger) | Resort skiers who want a warm, durable leather glove for cold, all-mountain days | 5-finger glove | Goat leather | See current price at Hestra | Visit |
| 2. Guide Glove | Skiers who want Black Diamond's warmest available non-heated glove | 5-finger glove | Goat leather palm | $199.95 MSRP | Visit |
| 3. Xplore XT 3D Glove | Skiers who use LEKI Trigger poles and want a matching glove system | 5-finger glove | Not published by LEKI | $144.95 MSRP | Visit |
| 4. Khroma Freeride GORE-TEX Glove | Backcountry and freeride skiers who want a GORE-TEX glove | 5-finger glove | GORE-TEX | See current price at Rab | Visit |
| 5. Super D Glove | Resort skiers who want a stormproof leather gauntlet glove | Gauntlet glove | Leather, stormproof | $125 MSRP | Visit |
| 6. Impreza GORE-TEX Glove | Budget-conscious skiers who want a touchscreen-capable GORE-TEX glove | 5-finger glove | GORE-TEX | $85 MSRP | Visit |
| 7. Impulse Glove | Freeride skiers who want a technical GORE-TEX glove | 5-finger glove | GORE-TEX | $179.95 (men's) / $189.95 (women's) MSRP | Visit |
| 8. GTX Storm Short Glove | Budget skiers who want a waterproof, all-mountain glove | 5-finger short-cuff glove | GORE-TEX | $82.99 MSRP | Visit |
| 9. Revolution GORE-TEX Mitt | Budget-conscious skiers who run cold and want a warm mitten | Mitten | GORE-TEX | $95 MSRP | Visit |
| 10. Freeride CZone 3-Finger | Expert and backcountry skiers who want mitten-like warmth with more dexterity | 3-finger lobster glove | CZone | $195 MSRP | Visit |
The ten picks in detail
Army Leather Heli Ski Glove (5-finger)
Hestra
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Open product pageArmy Leather Heli Ski Glove (5-finger)
Goat-leather 5-finger construction from a brand built around leather glovemaking
A warm, durable all-mountain leather ski glove built around Hestra's goat-leather construction, widely regarded as a benchmark warm resort glove.
Why it is on this list: It's a long-standing, widely used warm all-mountain leather glove from a specialist glovemaker, though its exact current US price isn't listed directly on Hestra's US site.
Key features
- Goat leather 5-finger construction
- Built for all-mountain resort skiing
- Style: 5-finger glove
- Material: Goat leather
- Pros
- Full goat-leather 5-finger construction built for durability
- Widely available and a long-standing model in Hestra's lineup
- Cons
- Price not listed on Hestra's US site — see pricing note
- No touchscreen compatibility published
Before you buy: Hestra's US site doesn't list a price for this item; the $215 figure sometimes cited is sourced from Hestra Canada, a non-US site, and shouldn't be treated as the confirmed US MSRP. Check the current US price directly at checkout before buying.
Guide Glove
Black Diamond
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Open product pageGuide Glove
Black Diamond's warmest non-heated glove, with a goat-leather palm
Black Diamond's warmest non-heated glove, built with a goat-leather palm, sold in both men's and women's versions.
Why it is on this list: It's Black Diamond's own top pick for warmth among its non-heated gloves, with a confirmed current US MSRP and a matching Amazon listing.
Key features
- Goat leather palm
- Men's and women's versions available
- Style: 5-finger glove
- Palm material: Goat leather
- Pros
- Confirmed $199.95 MSRP on Black Diamond's own site
- Goat leather palm for durability and grip
- Sold in both men's and women's versions
- Cons
- Amazon pricing has been seen well below MSRP ($154.88), so pricing can fluctuate by retailer
- No touchscreen compatibility published
Before you buy: Amazon's price for this listing has been seen below the $199.95 brand MSRP; prices fluctuate, so compare before buying.
Xplore XT 3D Glove
LEKI
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Open product pageXplore XT 3D Glove
Built for compatibility with LEKI's Trigger pole strap system
A warm ski glove designed to work with LEKI's Trigger pole strap system, confirmed at $144.95 on LEKI USA's site.
Why it is on this list: It's a warm glove from a leading pole manufacturer with a specific integration feature (Trigger pole compatibility) that few competitors offer.
Key features
- Trigger-pole-strap compatible design
- Warm all-mountain construction
- Style: 5-finger glove
- Pros
- Confirmed $144.95 MSRP on LEKI USA
- Designed for Trigger-pole-strap compatibility
- Cons
- Sold primarily through LEKI dealers rather than major mass retailers
- No touchscreen compatibility published
Before you buy: Price is confirmed directly on LEKI USA's site; confirm current pricing at checkout.
Khroma Freeride GORE-TEX Glove
Rab
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Open product pageKhroma Freeride GORE-TEX Glove
GORE-TEX membrane built for backcountry and freeride skiing
A backcountry and freeride glove using a GORE-TEX membrane, aimed at high-output ski touring and freeride days.
Why it is on this list: It's a GORE-TEX backcountry/freeride glove from a well-known mountain brand, though its exact current US price isn't listed directly on Rab's own US site.
Key features
- GORE-TEX waterproof-breathable membrane
- Built for freeride and backcountry skiing
- Style: 5-finger glove
- Membrane: GORE-TEX
- Pros
- GORE-TEX membrane for waterproofing and breathability
- Built for backcountry/freeride use
- Cons
- Price not listed on Rab's US site — see pricing note
- No touchscreen compatibility published
Before you buy: The only pricing seen (around $180) came from a third-party retailer citing Rab's list price, and a separate EU price was also seen previously; neither appears directly on Rab's own US site. Check the current US price directly before buying.
Super D Glove
Flylow
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Open product pageSuper D Glove
Stormproof leather gauntlet cut aimed at resort storm days
A stormproof leather gauntlet-style glove from Flylow, aimed at resort skiers who want a longer cuff and leather durability.
Why it is on this list: It's a stormproof leather gauntlet glove aimed squarely at resort skiers who want extra cuff coverage and leather durability.
Key features
- Leather gauntlet construction
- Stormproof design
- Style: Gauntlet glove
- Material: Leather
- Pros
- Stormproof leather gauntlet design
- Longer cuff for storm-day coverage
- Cons
- Leather gauntlet construction needs more break-in and care than a synthetic shell
- No touchscreen compatibility published
Before you buy: Confirmed at $125 directly on Flylow's own site.
Impreza GORE-TEX Glove
Dakine
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Open product pageImpreza GORE-TEX Glove
GORE-TEX waterproofing and touchscreen compatibility at a budget price
A budget-friendly GORE-TEX glove with touchscreen capability, confirmed at $85 on Dakine's US site.
Why it is on this list: It's the most affordable GORE-TEX, touchscreen-capable glove on this list from a well-known snowsports brand.
Key features
- GORE-TEX waterproof-breathable membrane
- Touchscreen-capable fingertips
- Style: 5-finger glove
- Membrane: GORE-TEX
- Pros
- One of the lowest confirmed prices on this list at $85 MSRP
- GORE-TEX membrane and touchscreen-capable fingertips
- Cons
- Other Dakine regional sites show different prices; confirm the US price at checkout
- Comparable insulation weights were not confirmed in the sources consulted
Before you buy: Other regional Dakine sites show different prices ($70–$90); confirm the US price at checkout.
Impulse Glove
Black Diamond
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Open product pageImpulse Glove
GORE-TEX technical freeride glove with confirmed current US pricing
A technical GORE-TEX freeride glove, confirmed at $179.95 (men's) / $189.95 (women's) on Black Diamond's US site.
Why it is on this list: It's a technical, GORE-TEX freeride glove from Black Diamond with a directly confirmed current US price.
Key features
- GORE-TEX waterproof-breathable membrane
- Technical freeride-oriented fit
- Style: 5-finger glove
- Membrane: GORE-TEX
- Pros
- Confirmed current US MSRP on blackdiamondequipment.com
- GORE-TEX membrane for technical freeride use
- Cons
- Black Diamond's site states this item contains PFAS and cannot be shipped to California, New York, or Colorado
- No touchscreen compatibility published
Before you buy: Black Diamond's site states this product contains PFAS and cannot be shipped to California, New York, or Colorado — worth checking if you live in one of those states.
GTX Storm Short Glove
Gordini
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Open product pageGTX Storm Short Glove
GORE-TEX waterproofing at one of the lowest prices on this list
A budget all-mountain waterproof glove with a GORE-TEX membrane, listed at $82.99 on Gordini's site.
Why it is on this list: It's a low-cost, GORE-TEX waterproof glove for all-mountain skiing, rounding out the budget end of this list.
Key features
- GORE-TEX waterproof-breathable membrane
- Short-cuff design
- Style: 5-finger short-cuff glove
- Membrane: GORE-TEX
- Pros
- Low $82.99 MSRP
- GORE-TEX waterproof membrane
- Cons
- Sold in men's sizing only per Gordini's listing
- Shorter cuff than gauntlet-style picks on this list
Before you buy: Confirmed at $82.99 directly on Gordini's site; confirm current stock at checkout.
Revolution GORE-TEX Mitt
Outdoor Research
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Open product pageRevolution GORE-TEX Mitt
GORE-TEX mitten with a built-in heat-pack pocket at a budget price
A budget mitten pick with a GORE-TEX membrane and a heat-pack pocket, confirmed at $95 on Outdoor Research's site, in men's and women's versions.
Why it is on this list: It's a confirmed-price, GORE-TEX budget mitten with a heat-pack pocket, offered in both men's and women's versions, and has a matching Amazon listing.
Key features
- GORE-TEX waterproof-breathable membrane
- Heat-pack pocket
- Men's and women's versions
- Style: Mitten
- Membrane: GORE-TEX
- Pros
- Confirmed $95 MSRP on outdoorresearch.com
- Includes a heat-pack pocket
- Sold in men's and women's versions
- Cons
- Mittens sacrifice some dexterity versus 5-finger gloves
Before you buy: As a mitten, this trades some finger dexterity for warmth compared with the 5-finger gloves on this list.
Freeride CZone 3-Finger
Hestra
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Open product pageFreeride CZone 3-Finger
3-finger lobster-style cut with Hestra's CZone membrane
A lobster-style (3-finger) glove built with Hestra's CZone membrane, aimed at expert and backcountry skiers who want mitten-like warmth with more dexterity than a full mitten.
Why it is on this list: It's a confirmed-price lobster-style glove that gives backcountry and expert skiers mitten-like warmth without losing all finger dexterity.
Key features
- 3-finger lobster-style cut
- CZone waterproof-breathable membrane
- Style: 3-finger lobster glove
- Membrane: CZone
- Pros
- Confirmed $195 MSRP on Hestra US's site
- Lobster-style 3-finger cut balances warmth and dexterity
- Cons
- Lobster-style fit is a niche preference versus standard 5-finger gloves
Before you buy: The lobster-style cut is a matter of personal preference; some skiers strongly prefer standard 5-finger or full-mitten designs instead.
Who should choose what
You want a warm, classic leather 5-finger glove for all-mountain resort skiing
Army Leather Heli Ski Glove (5-finger)
You want Black Diamond's warmest available non-heated glove
Guide Glove
You use LEKI Trigger poles and want a matching glove
Xplore XT 3D Glove
You want a GORE-TEX glove built for backcountry/freeride days
Khroma Freeride GORE-TEX Glove
You want a stormproof leather gauntlet for wet resort days
Super D Glove
You want the cheapest touchscreen-capable GORE-TEX glove here
Impreza GORE-TEX Glove
You want a technical GORE-TEX glove for freeride skiing
Impulse Glove
You want the lowest-cost waterproof glove on this list
GTX Storm Short Glove
You run cold and want a budget mitten with a heat-pack pocket
Revolution GORE-TEX Mitt
You want mitten-like warmth with more finger dexterity
Freeride CZone 3-Finger
Common questions
- Are any of these gloves heated?
- No. This guide covers only non-heated gloves and mittens. Heated gloves and mittens are covered in Guidevio's separate Best Heated Gloves guide, and there's no overlap between the two lists.
- Why do some picks say 'See current price at [Brand]' instead of a dollar figure?
- For the Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Glove and the Rab Khroma Freeride GORE-TEX Glove, a current US price isn't listed on the brand's own US site. Rather than repeat an unverified number from a non-US site or a third-party retailer, this guide flags it and points you to the brand's current listing.
- Should I buy a mitten or a 5-finger glove?
- Mittens like the Outdoor Research Revolution GORE-TEX Mitt generally run warmer because fingers share heat, while 5-finger gloves offer more dexterity for buckles, zippers and phones. A lobster-style 3-finger glove, like the Hestra Freeride CZone, is a middle ground some backcountry and expert skiers prefer.
- What's the cheapest glove on this list?
- The Gordini GTX Storm Short Glove has the lowest confirmed MSRP at $82.99, followed closely by the Dakine Impreza GORE-TEX Glove at $85.
- Does GORE-TEX matter in a ski glove?
- Several gloves on this list — the Rab Khroma Freeride, Dakine Impreza, Black Diamond Impulse, Outdoor Research Revolution Mitt, and Hestra Freeride CZone (via Hestra's own CZone membrane) — use a waterproof-breathable membrane. CZone is Hestra's membrane, not GORE-TEX. A waterproof membrane does not establish insulation or comparative warmth. Brands don't always publish numeric waterproof ratings, so this guide notes only what was confirmed.
Sources consulted
Official product pages, specification sheets and retailer listings used to compile this guide.
- Hestra: Army Leather Heli Ski 5-Finger — https://www.hestragloves.us/products/army-leather-heli-ski-5-finger-black
- Black Diamond: Guide Gloves — https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/guide-gloves
- LEKI USA: Xplore XT 3D — https://lekiusa.com/products/xplore-s_leki-usa_alpine-skiing_gloves_winter
- Rab: Khroma Freeride GTX Gloves — https://rab.equipment/us/khroma-freeride-gtx-gloves
- Flylow: Super D Glove — https://flylowgear.com/products/super-d-glove
- Dakine: Impreza GORE-TEX Glove — https://www.dakine.com/products/impreza-gore-tex-glove-black
- Black Diamond: Impulse Gloves — https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/impulse-gloves
- Gordini: Gloves collection — https://gordini.com/collections/gloves?constraint=mens
- Outdoor Research: Men's Revolution GORE-TEX Mitts — https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-revolution-gore-tex-mitts-322562
- Hestra: Freeride CZone 3-Finger — https://www.hestragloves.us/products/freeride-czone-3-finger
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