Collection: Men's Gloves

Men’s Winter, Waterproof, and Lightweight Gloves

The right gloves for men match the conditions: insulated and waterproof for snow and deep cold, light and windproof for hikes and trail runs, and durable and grippy for rock and singletrack. This collection covers all three in men’s and unisex fits, and each product page lists the style’s warmth level and weather rating so you can match a pair to your day.

Winter and Waterproof Gloves for Men

Winter gloves are built warmth first. Styles labeled waterproof use a waterproof, breathable insert such as GORE-TEX to keep snow and meltwater out, synthetic or down insulation holds heat, and leather or synthetic palms grip poles, ice axes, and shovels. Gauntlet cuffs close over a jacket sleeve to seal out snow, while undercuff styles tuck inside it for a trimmer fit. For the coldest days, mitts and 3-finger gloves trade a little dexterity for more warmth, and heated gloves add battery-powered warmth for hands that run cold. For resort and backcountry days, browse Men’s Ski & Snow Gloves. For mountaineering and high, cold routes where you need warmth and a sure grip on tools, browse Men’s Alpine Gloves.

Lightweight Gloves for Hiking, Trail Running, and Everyday Cold

Lightweight gloves for men cover cool mornings, shoulder seasons, and high-output days when an insulated glove would run too warm. Fleece and wool-blend gloves add light warmth and breathe on climbs, windproof softshell gloves block cold air on exposed ridges, and touchscreen-compatible fingertips let you use a phone without taking a glove off. Thin liners work alone on mild days and layer under a shell or insulated glove when the temperature drops. Most styles come in black, which suits everyday wear in town as well as on the trail. For the full range of light layers, browse Men’s Fleece Gloves & Liners.

Gloves for Climbing, Mountain Biking, and Sun

Some activities call for a glove built around one job. Rock climbing and belay gloves use durable leather palms to handle rope and rough rock, mountain bike gloves pair a grippy palm with a thin, breathable back for bar feel on long descents, and UPF-rated sun gloves cover the backs of the hands, which take direct sun all day on exposed trails and summer climbs. Browse Men’s Rock Climbing Gloves and Men’s Sun Gloves for those styles, or see the Gloves collection for every glove type in the line.

FAQs

What should you look for in men’s winter gloves?

Start with warmth matched to how you spend the day, then weather protection, then the details you use every day. Active winter days, like snowshoeing or a cold hike, call for moderate warmth that breathes and keeps fingers nimble, while standing still in deep cold calls for a high-warmth glove or a mitt. If you deal with wet snow or slush, choose a style labeled waterproof. Then look for a palm that grips, a cuff long enough to cover the wrist, and touchscreen fingertips if you use a phone outside. Each product page lists the style’s warmth level and weather rating, which makes comparing pairs quick.

Which men’s gloves are waterproof?

Styles built with a waterproof, breathable insert or membrane, such as GORE-TEX, are the waterproof ones, and their product pages label them that way. Many lighter gloves are windproof or water-resistant instead: they block wind and shed light snow or drizzle, but they are not built to stay dry when soaked. Choose a style labeled waterproof for snow sports, slush, and wet spring days. For cold, dry wind on a hike or trail run, a windproof glove breathes better and keeps hands drier from the inside.

How do you choose gloves for men by activity?

Start with the activity and the temperature. For resort and backcountry skiing, an insulated waterproof glove or mitt is the standard. Mountaineering calls for alpine gloves that balance warmth with a grippy palm for tools and rope. On cool-weather hikes and trail runs, a lightweight fleece or windproof glove breathes and keeps fingers nimble, and for rock climbing, a leather-palm glove stands up to rope and rock. Many people keep two pairs: a warm, waterproof pair for winter and a light pair for the rest of the year.