Mens Snowboard Gloves

Gloves or mittens?

The classic trade, and worth deciding deliberately. Mittens are warmer, full stop — your fingers share warmth in one chamber, so if you suffer from cold hands, mittens win. Gloves give you dexterity for strapping in, adjusting bindings and handling zips and phones. Some riders keep both; many with cold hands ride mittens and never look back. There are also hybrid lobster styles that split the difference.

What keeps hands actually warm and dry?

Two things: a waterproof insert so snow and wet do not soak through, and enough insulation for your conditions. Australian snow is wet, so waterproofing matters more here than in dry climates — a warm glove that wets out is a cold glove. Look for a genuine waterproof membrane, not just a water-resistant shell.

Do features matter?

A few earn their place. A long gauntlet cuff seals over your jacket sleeve to keep snow out. A nose wipe on the thumb sounds trivial and is used constantly. A leash stops you dropping a glove off the chair. Touchscreen fingertips save taking gloves off for your phone. None are essential, but they make a real day nicer.

How should they fit?

Snug but not tight, with a little room at the fingertips — dead air there is what your body heat warms. Too tight restricts circulation and makes hands colder, too loose leaves them flapping and clumsy. If between sizes, ask us.

Leather or synthetic?

Both work. Leather is durable and moulds to your hand over time, but needs occasional treatment to stay waterproof. Synthetic is lower-maintenance and often cheaper, and modern synthetics perform well. It comes down to budget and whether you want to look after them.

Buying men's gloves and mittens in Australia

Burton, Dakine, Airblaster and more, in glove and mitten styles. Authorised Australian dealer, current-season range. Free shipping on orders over $90, with same and next-day dispatch from our Richmond showroom in Melbourne.

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