Glove Guides
Straight answers on choosing ski gloves and mittens: gloves or mittens, how warm is warm enough, and what’s actually inside a Swany glove. We’ve been making gloves for more than 100 years. These guides are what we’d tell a friend in the lift line.
Glove Liners and Lightweight Ski Gloves: When to Go Light
When to go light: how glove liners and lightweight ski gloves work, and how to pick the right one for spring days, touring and the coldest chairs.
Heated Ski Gloves: Are They Worth It?
How heated ski gloves work, what to look for in battery life, heat levels and charging, and when heat is worth it over insulation alone.
Kids’ Ski Gloves and Mittens: How to Keep Little Hands Warm
How to choose kids’ ski gloves and mittens: mittens or gloves, getting the size right, and how much warmth they need. Plus our picks for toddlers and juniors.
Leather Ski Gloves & Mittens: Why Leather Works
Why leather is still the go-to for ski gloves and mittens, and how a little care each season keeps them warm, dry and working for years.
The Warmest Ski Gloves and Mittens
What actually makes a ski glove warm, how much warmth you need, and Swany’s warmest gloves and mittens for the coldest days on the mountain.
Gloves or Mittens for Skiing? How to Choose
Mittens are warmer, gloves give you more dexterity. Here’s how to choose for skiing, and how finger channels and Toaster access give you a bit of both.