![]() ![]() We research the market, survey user reviews, speak with product managers, and use our own experience wearing and running in these gloves to determine the best options. ![]() How We TestedĮvery product here has been thoroughly evaluated by our team of test editors. If you frequently run in low-light conditions, high-vis or added reflectivity is worth considering. You’ll also find high-vis gloves in bright colors that make your hands light up like beacons to let drivers know you’re there. Some manufacturers apply reflective bits, such as patches or design elements, to their gloves. But your hands, which naturally move and wave as you stride down the street, also are an excellent place to boost your visibility and catch a texting driver’s eye. That means more reflective detailing on tights, shoes, and outer layers, of course. ![]() In response, running wear companies have stepped up their efforts to help runners be seen. Just as smartphones have created a demand for touchscreen-compatible gloves, so too have they contributed to the ever-growing problem of distracted driving. ![]() There are even solar-powered gloves that promise to harness the power of the sun to keep frozen fingers at bay. Though cozy, natural fabrics like wool will still protect your hands against winter’s bite, in some cases manufacturers have improved a bit on Mother Nature by adding high-tech fabrics to keep the elements out and warmth in. You can expect to pay a higher price for that extra engineering, though we’ve done our best to dig up the best values. Most gloves today incorporate some level of compatibility with touchscreens, but some are definitely better than others. But, that’s not 2022, when our gloves are loaded with technical performance fabrics that can wick sweat and regulate temperature without compromising breathability, tactile ability, and other functions.įrom smartphones to GPS watches, most of our favorite running gadgets either have touchscreens that are inactive under gloves or tiny buttons that fabric-covered fingertips fumble over. There was a time when runners wore nothing more than the brown cotton gloves you’d find at a hardware store. In addition, we have replaced any pairs that are out of stock or no longer available. Sizes: 7, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.Editor’s Note: We reviewed these glove selections on Septemand updated our recommendations to reflect our most recent round of testing. If that’s the case, you can opt for a custom pair, for $25 more. Because the Kent Wangs are sold in specific sizes and the leather is less stretchy than our knit and fleece recommendations, it may be harder to get a proper fit. Like the Canada Goose Workman Gloves, they’re expensive. They weren’t as warm as the double-layer knit Moshi Digits, but our testers found them to be about as warm as the Black Diamond fleece gloves. The Kent Wang Deerskin Gloves have a classic design, a cashmere lining, and above-average touchscreen accuracy. Sizes: S, M, L, XL Colors: black Materials: goatskin leather, wool trim, polyester faux fur lining We found them to be surprisingly cozy, but we don’t expect them to keep your hands warm when the temperature starts dipping below zero. Although all of our testers noted their accuracy, the Workman Gloves have touchscreen capabilities only on the index finger. These gloves also have ribbed cuffs to keep cold from reaching your fingertips. The plush, thick Workman gloves are the warmest pair we recommend, with an exterior of goatskin leather with wool trim and a lining of polyester faux fur. If you want a pair of fancy leather gloves that will keep you warm through the winter, the Canada Goose Workman Gloves are surprisingly accurate, given their thickness, and they still look stylish. Sizes: XS to XL Color: black Materials: fleece shell, goat leather palm The Black Diamond gloves’ stretchy material also means sizing is more forgiving than with some other gloves we tested, and the company offers more specific sizing than Moshi (XS to XL, rather than just S to L). Unless you’re going to be active, you may want to pair the Black Diamonds with an outer glove in extremely cold temperatures and in the snow. But these are designed to be liner gloves, so they’re not very warm on their own. (The difference in ease of typing between the Moshi Digits and the Black Diamond gloves was negligible, though.) The Black Diamond pair’s fleece material also blocks wind better than traditional knit fabrics (like that used in the Glider Gloves) and is water-repellent. If you’re particularly worried about an accurate fit, consider the Black Diamond HeavyWeight ScreenTap Fleece Gloves, which have a stretchy fit that hugs the hand like a second skin and makes typing more accurate than with other gloves we tested. ![]()
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