Professional shops are a great source of help when choosing new gear. They combine their extensive knowledge with user feedback to compare and evaluate products from multiple angles, giving persuasive advice. It goes without saying that gloves play a major role in providing safety, security, enjoyment, and comfort when skiing on snowy mountains. Here are some gloves that professional shops have selected as "highly commendable" for the 2023-2024 season
SWANY|Bocco
You can put your hands through the zipper on the back of the shoe. What a convenient design! This is a great product

Bocco
Color: SUM/NVY (8 colors in total)
Size: Mens/Ladies XS, S, M, L, XL
¥20,900
◆Official website: https://www.swanyglove.jp/
These gloves are among the warmest of all SWANY gloves. The zipper on the instep opens to reveal the five inner gloves, allowing you to adjust your boot buckles, operate your clothing zippers, and use your smartphone without feeling cold. They're also available in eight different colors!
Reviewer:
Ishii Sports Links Umeda Store
Staff/Ski Specialist Kohei Shirai

Salmon Arms | Classic Mitt
Even if I wear them until they're worn out, I'll still choose these gloves

Design: 14 types
Size:
¥9,500
Salmon Arms is a Canadian accessory brand with roots in snowboarding. The CLASSIC MITT is a waterproof glove with a sturdy 400-denier nylon shell and a leather palm. It also includes a five-finger fleece inner glove. And it's this price!
Once you get your hands on a pair, you won't want to let them go. Even if you wear them until they're worn out, you'll still choose these gloves. ♪ The shape is great, they're easy to put on and take off, and the cuffs are sleek. You can coordinate them with your outfit, tuck them in, or wear them out, and they'll stay warm. ☆
Choose from a wide variety of designs, so you can match them with your outfit, add a touch of your favorite color, or express your individuality with a humorous design. Have fun choosing your gloves!
Reviewer:
NATURAL
Staff / Hoshiko Tsuji

HESTRA | Ergo Grip Active
Just the right thickness. Durable and best of all, it fits perfectly

Ergo Grip Active
Color: Black (5 colors)
Size: 6-10 size guide
¥14,850
◆Official website: https://www.full-marks.com/hestra/
The palm is made of goat leather, with GORE Windstopper for excellent wind and water resistance, and a highly insulating liner, yet thin and easy to handle. While they may not be adequate for cold weather in the harsh winter, they are just the right thickness for backcountry use in the spring or hiking, with solid durability and, above all, an excellent fit. I think they'd also be good for photographers
Reviewer:
UPLND Sapporo
Staff/Store Manager Daiki Mikami

Once you put it on and use it, you'll understand how good the grip is!
Reviewer:
FULLMARKS Hakuba Store
Staff / Keisuke Eguchi

Matsuoka Gloves | ESK2230
Three-finger gloves for extreme cold that combine warmth and operability

ESK2230
Color: BROWN/CORK (all 3 colors)
Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
¥19,500
◆Official website (handled by Igrek Okamura Co., Ltd.) / http://www.igrek-okumura.jp/
These gloves are designed for extreme cold. They feature an ergonomic grip that makes them easy to hold and reduces fatigue. The three-finger design ensures both warmth and ease of use. The inner gloves are removable, and the hand strap is included as standard for smooth work. The carabiner loop makes them easy to carry
Reviewer:
Alpen Outdoors FLAGSHIP STORE Kashiwa store
Staff / Masaki Asano

HESTRA| Fall Line 3-Finger
I have six pairs now and I can't get off the fall line!

Fall Line 3-Finger
Color: Bordeaux (4 colors)
Size: 6-10 size guide
¥19,250
◆Official website: https://www.full-marks.com/hestra/
I've always settled on the HESTRA. Among them, I recommend the Fall Line 3-Finger.
The 22-23 model was completely redesigned, removing the shock-absorbing padding and accordion-style bellows on the knuckles, making them more versatile. The liner is now removable. The look is more sleek, easier to coordinate, and, most importantly, easier to grip and warm. The Three Finger design is all about warmth and ease of use.
While the classic 3-Finger Full Leather is the standard, I personally find the Fall Line design's sharper, less bulky pinky-finger side, making it easier to grip. The short cuffs also don't add bulk to the cuffs of your clothing, making them stress-free. I already own six pairs and can't get enough of the Fall Line (lol). I love them even more after the redesign.
Reviewer:
PADDLE CLUB
Staff / Koji Kato

While maintaining its good looks and ease of grip, the 2022-2023 season saw an update to allow the inner lining to be removed. I used it throughout the season
Reviewer:
FULLMARKS Harajuku Store
Staff / Shiro Kondo

TAUBERT|FINGER3-LE
If you're spending the whole day at the ski resort, you'll love the warmth

FINGER3-LE
Color: Carbon Brown x Natural (4 colors)
Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
¥19,800
◆Official website: https://taubert.jp/index.html
First and foremost, they're made in Japan! The FINGER3-LE is warm, and anyone who's been spending all day at the ski resort will appreciate the warmth. The soft leather also makes it comfortable to wear, and even with three fingers, you won't feel uncomfortable
Reviewer
Material Sports Hakuba Store
Staff / Hirofumi Mochizuki

HESTRA | HELI SKI series
The glove that may be the most widely used overseas

HELI ski GTX
Color: Black
Size: 6-10 size guide
¥30,800
◆Official website: https://www.full-marks.com/hestra/
HESTRA's HELI SKI series may be the most popular glove overseas. In fact, we have many customers who purchased this series overseas and continue to use it. It's
made of flexible, durable, and grippy goat leather with a 4-way stretch nylon GORE-TEX membrane. The secret to its enduring popularity is likely its two-layer lining and two-stage cuff design, which prevents heat loss and effectively blocks air, snow, and moisture. We recommend it with confidence.
Reviewer:
Mt.Peaks
Staff / Koichi Tatemi

HESTRA | Leatherwool
It's a must-have item for me because it has all three great features: heat retention, ease of use, and how well it fits in your hand!

Leather Wool
Color: Cork/Brown (3 colors)
Size: 6-10 size guide
¥19,250
◆Official website: https://www.full-marks.com/hestra/
These gloves are a standard model and are always highly recommended. First of all, they have excellent heat retention. A wool liner is inserted inside. If the liner wears out over time, it can be replaced, which is great!
And in terms of feel, they fit your hand very well, making even fine adjustments easy.
The last point is how well they fit your hand. If you take good care of them, they will gradually become more comfortable in your hand. The texture will also change over time, so it feels like you're raising them, and applying oil will become fun. Leather wool is a must-have recommendation for long-lasting use.
Reviewer:
Ishii Sports Yodobashi Kofu Store
Staff / Amari Yuki

HIMARAK|RUM
It's also getting a lot of praise from skiers! Layering gloves is important

RUM
Color: Orange (all 6 colors)
Size: S, M, L, LL
¥17,930 (cow) ¥20,130 (deer)
◆Official website: http://himarak.co.jp/
These trigger mittens feature an externally stitched palm for a comfortable pole grip. Available in two finishes: cowhide and deerskin.
Six colors are available, including suede navy, deerskin yellow brown, and aged brown crack.
HIMARAK is a popular Japanese brand among snowboarders, but it's also recently gained popularity among skiers. They also offer a wide selection of matching inner gloves and over-mitts, sold separately. Layering gloves are also important.
Reviewer:
Narrows
Staff / Takao Ban

SWANY|Union Full Leather
The more you use it and take care of it, the more it will feel like your bare hands!

Union Full Leather
Color: WH (9 colors in total)
Size: S, M, L, XL
¥18,700
Just try them out and you'll be amazed! Soft, water-repellent goat leather!
Water-resistant and breathable GORE-TEX insert!
The unique Pre-Curve cutting provides a comfortable grip that feels like bare hands, offering outstanding operability!
The more you use them and care for them, the more they'll feel like your bare hands! These gloves truly grow with you! They come
in nine muted colors, so they'll match any outfit!
Reviewer:
Wahsanwa Sports WEBSPORTS
Staff / Shinji Oguchi

HESTRA|WAKAYAMA MITT
The leather is also flexible. The handle is easy to grip and the design is also good

WAKAYAMA MITT
Color: Forest/Cork (9 colors)
Size: 6-10 size guide
¥19,250
◆Official website: https://www.full-marks.com/hestra/
The design is good, the leather is flexible and the poles are easy to grip, and it has a removable liner made of highly insulating brushed wool, so it's warm
Reviewer:
Shugakuso Hokkaido University Store
Staff / Mountaineering and Ski Manager - Minoru Kojiguchi


