A liner on steroids

By Jess Cisco Ranked #82 - Gloves December 15, 2008

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.

View Details: Arc'teryx Hardface Glove - Unisex

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