Thin, water-resistant winter gloves? Leather?

Woodtroll

Woodtroll

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Hello, folks,

I would like to have some relatively thin, lightly insulated gloves that are water-resistant, not necessarily waterproof. Something that I can use for driving on bitter cold mornings, that would still retain dexterity and remain relatively dry if I had to get out and put on tire chains. I'd like something with a little "grip" to it, like leather, not the slick, thick, bulky typical nylon snow gloves.

I realize that I am speaking in contradictions here, like "thin"/"insulated" and "leather"/"water-resistant", but I figured if there was such a thing available, someone here would know about it. Any suggestions?

Thanks very much,
Regan
 
I just use the Mechanix wear slip on gloves. The leather is grippy when wet and they have full dexterity.

Any insulated glove I have is too bulky for hooking up chains and when they get wet they take way longer to dry.
 
Neoprene gloves are pretty great for working in the cold/wet. There are a lot of alpine gloves that'd fit that description too, Black Diamond Arc gloves come to mind.
 
Anything neoprene starts to smell funky in short order. OK for work but not so much to wear for long periods of time.

I'd go with some sort of gloves system. Tires are dirty so you'll want a pair of dirty gloves for that job.

Maybe a pair thin wool gloves for driving and layering +
Tough leather gloves for dirty jobs +
Warm mittens for if you have to spend more time outside.
 
I use the Arcteryx Venta glove for brisk weather above 35º. They're good for shooting as well.
 
I wear Tenn Unisex Cold Weather Wind/Water proof gloves. They come in 2xl and can be found for under $20. They work nice for cold weather in MI. Good dexterity, not great imo.
 
You could just use actual leather and treat it with something like Chamberlain's Water Protectant No. 3.

Of course, I'm not sure how well leather would insulate against the cold unless it was specifically designed for that use.

If you're not shy about the price, something like the Geier Glove Men's Lined Deerskin Gloves would run about $60.
 
Thanks, everyone, I appreciate the help! I found some US military glove liners in my size for $5 a pair, and have some XXL Carharrt thin leather gloves that are a shade too big. I'm thinking about cutting the fingertips out of the liners and giving that combo a try. I do treat my leather gloves and my other leather goods with a mixture of Snowseal and neatsfoot oil.
 
I'm a little late to the party but these are the best thin warm and waterproof gloves I have found and I tried them all. A little pricey but I have worn them down to 10 degrees and they keep my hand nice and toasty.
 
Check out leather gloves made for motorcyclists, like those sold by Aerostich. They combine dexterity with weatherproofness.
 
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