Hestra Guide Glove

I am training with the ski patrol here in Oregon and I have been searching for a glove that will hold up to the abuse of running sleds, checking ropelines, hauling equipment ect. while keeping my hands warm. These gloves seem like they would hold up to normal abuse for a long time, but on the second day I had them on the slopes the middle finger on one tore open. I treated them with the balm that was provided and they were waterproof for the first day, then on the second day when it was snowing I noticed near the end of the day my fingers felt wet and the leather was soaking up water. These kept my hands nice and warm as long as I was active, but got cold on the lift or if we were standing around talking about something. My hands are terminally cold on the mountain and these gloves kept my hands warmer than any other gloves I've had, though they didn't keep them warm all of the time. I'm returning these and will try my luck with the Army XCR's. Oh and the wool liner feels amazing.

Can't say enough about these gloves...I lack the vocabulary! Big air scoring:

Style (10+) these things look like something born out of Wyoming's north country, burly, bold, totally bad ass. True story: mom asks me where I got the gloves, look her dead in the eye and recount Jack London's short story "to build a fire" in the 1st person but with a little twist...tears pouring down her face I tell her had it not been for these gloves I would have frozen to death in the Yukon that night as I would never have been able to cut open the damn dog!

Creativity (8) nothing crazy, classic design, and unquestionably Hestra.

Technique (10+) treat them right and they'll be the warmest, comfiest glove you'll ever own. Love the liner both in and out. Fit is flawless and perfect over my OR Chaos jacket. Waterproof from day one and a little conditioner at the end of each season will make 'em last forever.

Amplitude (10+) better be ready to charge because when you strap these on you are making a statement whether you like it or not.

About to purchase my second pair...first ones lasted me 2 seasons and we'll probably last my dad 8 more (last minute 2010 christmas present).

Buy them! You won't regret it...

I have got over 100 days with this glove and its still rocking, supper warm and comfortable ! I use snowseal to keep them waterproof them.

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I hate gloves, but I always love putting these on. They fit better than anything else I've ever worn on my hands, they are incredibly comfortable and regulate temperature really really well, and they're super durable. The only downside is that there's no gore-tex liner or anything, so in sloppy spring conditions they could get wet, but their simplicity and natural materials is what makes them work so well and feel so nice in every other aspect of their functioning. As long as you're planning on wearing them in the cold (below freezing) and you nikwax or leather balm them a couple times a season they will be reliable companions.

The gloves (like all hestra gloves) are very well constructed. However, even after using the included leather treatment and some spray on wate proofing the gloves would quickly get wet. I used them for skiing only and the portion of the glove that grabbed the pole was aways wet and soon the rest of the glove would follow. So if you ski in questionable conditions (33 degrees and snowingish) in the northwest I would not recommend them. However, for drier conditions they were very warm and comfortable.

Simple and rugged and allow for great grip on the poles. Do not work well in really wet conditions...but thats not what they're made for. Love em.

I've been looking for these gloves for years. They aren't too bulky, yet still provide plenty of warmth. Removable liner is great. They fit like a glove should and are manufactured to the highest standards. I would recommend these to anyone!!

Nice looking, super durable, warm and well made. Removable liner the best feature... They dry out in no time.. I wear out gloves fast.. and these look like they will last 100 days on the hill.

The HESTRA Alpine Pro Guide Glove is a well made, durable, all leather glove, (Although mine arrived with stitches missing-I repaired myself). I like the removable liner idea to allow the liners to dry out overnight. This also allows the leather to dry more quickly.

The gauntlet is effective even in POW POW. Like a lot of products now, it is made in China, so I am not sure why they can still say it is a "Swedish" glove. You must treat the leather often with HESTRA Leather Balm. The leather does get a little moisture saturation after skiing all day, but it is still warm and comfy.

The Wool Pile/Terry liner is so-so. It is comfortable, but gets a little cold at 10 degrees or below because the terry front, (grip side), is a little thin. I use the HESTRA Polartec Power Dry Waffled Glove as an insert with or without the wool liners, as replacements or for added warmth.

The HESTRA handcuff is a must with these gloves for security and for doffing gloves while of a lift.

I love my HESTRA Guide Pro's but also use the warmer HESTRA Pro glove on frigid days.

Happy Skiing/Boarding!!!

Every Hestra glove I've owned has been great and this one is no different. I treat them once and they are waterproof all season. Hands are NEVER cold with these. Sent a pair to my brother in Alaska and haven't heard any complaints.

Comes with liner and they are super durable simple little stitching and great all around, Absolutely a must have if you ski and and ski hard and have to deal with holding them skis while in line for the tram here at the "Bird". Buy them.