These fit great, better than any other softshell gloves that I've tried or owned. For wearing when cold but not frigid (say, 25 to 40 degrees), they are very useful. My biggest criticism is that they lack adequate grip because of the limited leather palm--grasping anything with the finger tips is slippery. Given that Arcteryx sells other gloves that do have full leather fingers, that's more of a failing of my purchase process than the gloves themselves. I'm planning to replace them with a comparable Arcteryx pair with better grip.

This is one of the better light weight soft shell gloves I have tried. What I really like about it is the fact that there is no inner liner to get pulled out or misaligned (like in my north face apex glove)

Yeah, NOT good. My main problem may be sex/size related, but the interior stitching was so raised that I can barely make a fist with these gloves on. Furthermore, the wind resistance is just not there. I can agree with other reviewers that the design quality is there, the stitching is robust, the pull loop is nice, but who gives a crap about that when you're flippin hands are cold? I know some don't like to brand mix, but if you want the best for the $, look at the ever-degrading North Face. In addition to high school student attire, they still make an awesome glove.

As a self-professed Arc'Teryx fan, I must disclose that I am a bit biased. But I can assure you that I have used these gloves every day--well, all cold days--for over a year, and so my opinion should still help you to make a decision.

The Hardface Glove is like a liner on steroids. The thick Polartec insulation keeps your hands warm when you use them as liners, but if you use them like I most often do, as stand-alone gloves, you will still find the Hardface Glove sufficient for short journeys outside. For example, I ride my mountain bike to work in the cold Northeast winter weather, and I use these gloves as my hands' only protection from the elements. In addition to wearing them as stand-alone gloves, I also use the Hardface Glove as the liner under my Burton gloves: i.e., in place of the thin liners that most gloves come with, the Hardface is a welcome, warm adddition.

The bottom line is this: the leather palms, stiching, and details make these gloves great as a stand-alone glove for short journeys outside--even on single-digit, windy days--but you can also use the Hardface as a super-liner in your normal ski gloves, when you will be in cold, windy weather for extended periods of time.

The Arc'teryx Hardface is a great everyday glove for every purpose, from scraping a the ice off a car window or running a few miles in a snow storm. You can also use this glove as a liner in your favorite Hestra or Marmot cold weather glove to keep your hands warm below zero. The Hardface has excellent dexterity and passed all of my attempts to rip a seam. Great basic glove.

These gloves are thicker than what I would typically define as a liner. They have a nice soft fleece interior, leather in the high wear areas on the palm and index finger, and seem to be well made. As my hands tend to run a warm, I find them to be a little too warm for spring ski touring, but great mid-winter gloves when the temps are in the 20s. They can withstand snow quite well as long as it is not the heavy, wet stuff.

As others have said, the stitching is raised on the inside. I did not find this uncomfortable or to hinder their effectiveness.

These gloves aren't built for mountains. It's great for around town, or shoveling snow, or scraping a car, but NOT for alpine use.

I used it in CO in -5/15 degree temps, and I got frostnip in both hands. The windproofing is not good, i always felt a breeze.

DWR is pretty good, and leather grip is also nice. However, it's definitely a "mountain inspired" glove.

Also, i paid full price...at the current sale price I'd give them 3 stars...

Let me start by saying I love Arc'teryx. I have fleeces, softshells, hats, sweaters.

I bought these gloves to replace some North Face Pamir gloves I'd lost.

They fit snug and are comfy, but the wind resistance really is not there. I live in the Wash, DC region, it doesn't get that cold here, but these gloves are just not quite enough on the coldest, windiest days we have here (25 degrees, 15-25mph winds).

I realize they are not meant to be extreme cold weather gloves, but compared to the North Face gloves they are replacing, the wind stop cababilty is simply not as good.

Oh well, I like all my gear to match and I'm into Arc'teryx now. Can't say I dislike them, just that they aren't top notch like the rest of my Arc'teryx gear.

Firstly, they are not at all windproof, as stated here.
They aren't supposed to be; they are a lightly insulated glove with a hardface to be somewhat wind resistant and to have some moisture shedding ability in temperatures from maybe 35 to 45 degrees F. , or to be used as a liner in a shell. But they are way overpriced for that purpose and the features they have.

My biggest complaint about them is the stitching/seams in the palm is/are uncomfortable when riding a bike and, I am sure, for many other activities. There's just too much of it, and the seams are too big.

I also think they should be windproof, or nearly so. I have many Arc'teryx jackets, and I really appreciate the ones that aren't completely windproof (e.g. the Gammas and theEpsilons ), because when you are working hard in colder environs, having some controlled amount of the wind blowing through your shell really helps in getting rid of the sweat. But I disagree with making that choice for your hands; your hands are small with a high surface area and are much more susceptible to the cooling effects of wind than your torso, and I find that having WindStopper in gloves is a good idea.

I don't understand all the great reviews for these gloves. They are not very warm, yet many of the reviews say they are - maybe if you are from the south they seem warm to you. They are not very wind resistant, and they are way overpriced. I think people either people are just enamored with their new Arc'teryx product (which is certainly apt to happen), they are reviewing the wrong glove (it can get confusing - I had to look up which ones I bought), or maybe they're just from places where they think 45 degrees F is frigid.

I used the Hardface gloves during the Inaugural weekend in Washington, D.C., 27 degrees w/ a wind chill factor of 8 degrees, brrrrr! These gloves kept my hands VERY warm. I took them off on several extented ocassions, i.e., pictures, coffee, passes, etc., to the point that I thought my fingers were frostbiten - yikes! I put the Hardfaces back on and instant warmth! with a few finger flexings of course. The size, XL, were a bit ackward but I had no arguble dexterity nor breathabilty issues. Overall a good product with a quality material mix.

I love the Polartec Powershield material this glove is made of. The glove is warm, durable, very flexible, and just about 100% snow proof. It's not perfect mind you, it's not 100% windproof, and it's water proofness isn't as good as a shell material but Powershield was never meant for harsh weather. Regardless of the mild detractions these are excellent gloves. Very dexterous, warm, and tough. If you don't mind spending this kind of money for a mid-level glove these are worth it.

The Arc'teryx Hardface glove is a great lightweight fleece glove. I had a pair of the Northface Pamir Windstopper gloves, and would consider both of these gloves very similar, with the Arc'teryx glove being a bit thicker.

As others have noted, the gloves are not completely windproof, but are pretty close. Using these in 25-30 degree weather seems to be optimal; once it gets colder I think a little more protection is needed than can be offered by these gloves alone. That being said, these are great gloves for what they are, and the pull loops are a great extra feature. Would definitely recommend.

OK glove. Right glove seams were crooked which resulted in a weird fit. Then the seams split. Surprising from Arc'teryx.

Perfect fit great for getting snow off car and driving in cold weather.

All around a solid glove. Initially I had wished for more grip on the fingers, but haven't found this limiting.

These gloves we not quite what i was expecting for the price. Their wind resistance was not that great (25mph+ gusts blew right through, with a liner underneath.) The fit was nice and tight but they were a little bulkier than I had imagined - I had a bit of difficulty dialing on my cell phone or digging into pockets with these on. The leather on the palms does not extend up to the fingertips, making grip not so great where it matters for delicate work. The construction was good however - small seams on the inside, nice pull loop, decent cuff size, etc. Overall a disappointment for the price point - these gloves would have been pretty solid for 30 dollars or so.

Just like the other 10 Capilene items I own, it does the job of providing warmth and dryness extremely well.

This glove works great in just about every situation I've used it for. They're dry, windproof and warm enough to use alone for spring skiing or other cool weather activities, but thin and breathable enough to wear around town or as a liner.

They're snug and relatively thin compared to other gloves with the same "specs", so they don't inhibit handling keys, opening a ski rack, or dialing a phone. Plus, they look great with any jacket: fleece, Gore-tex, wool or leather.

Wore them on the hill the other day and great product. Warm, waterproof, wind resistant, love ’em!

Like all Arc'teryx products, it fits perfectly. Not quite as windproof as I expected but certainly adequate. The seams are exposed on the interior of the glove which is not as comfortable but overall I'm happy with the purchase. They are perfect for day to day activity and warmer days on the slopes.

When you are against 50 mph winds, these gloves won't do without a shell. They aren't as windproof as I thought they would be. However, for ice climbing, so far it works pretty well for me. They stretch and fit well (snug-fit). I'm satisfied. I am a bit disappointed that they are made in China, but so far I haven't seen it fall apart or anything yet! So as of now, I don't mind them being made in China.

These gloves served me well for a week-long Canada hut trip in early February. We had -18 to -6 degrees C weather. They were warm enough for touring and supple enough for shooting pictures, and easily slipped into my mitts (OR Cornice, these are nice too, idiot chord, nose wipe, gauntlet cinch pulls, with a very warm removal liner that was not needed for these conditions) as a liner when skiing cold smoke. Gloves are quite durable as well and stood up to work i.e. hut snow shoveling, stacking fire-wood, etc and then they easily dried overnight.

High quality material, great feel, but a little too tight. Normally I am a size small with gloves, but these are a little too snug. I will be returning them for a larger size. Hopefully it will fit better. A nice looking glove that would fit any outfit.

Fantastic gloves! They fit well and are great for warmer ski days or driving in the cold.

I really like them. They fit snug, but not tight. Well made, like all Arc'teryx stuff.

Yes, they were labeled medium and the fingers looked long enough, but there was no way to get even my wife's bony little hands could squeeze in them. Mtn. Hardwear, Marmot, and REI are all slightly big on me in a medium - so I had hoped that the Arcteryx might give a good snug fit.

Great glove, fits nice and snug. Be careful what you use them on. I skied in mine about 6 times this spring, and was starting to wear down the fingertips. Recommended use - shoveling snow, driving in a cold car, walking your dog. I know it's ARC' and the gear should be totally legit, but these are not the best items I have purchased from ARC'.

I'm still testing these, but they seem to work well by themselves in moderate temps, upper 30's to 40's, when active, but the lack of leather on the fingers limits their use somewhat. I am going to try them as a liner with an OR shell set -- slim fit of these gloves leads me to think they will work quite well in this application. As with all Arc'teryx products, quality goes without saying.