The 10 Best Ski & Snowboard Mittens of 2022-2023
By: Jen Streby: Senior Buyer | October 6, 2022
When it comes to ski and snowboard gear, there’s no piece of gear quite so important, and quite so overlooked as the humble mitten. The best ski & snowboard mittens are the ones you never notice because they just do their job so well. They’ll keep your hands and fingers warm, but allow them to breathe well enough that they won’t get clammy or sweaty. Good mittens should offer enough dexterity that you can accomplish simple adjustments without taking them off, but should also offer some hand protection in case you smack a tree. In short, the best ski mittens should do a lot for you, without requiring much in return.
New This Year:
Luckily, a few brands are making awesome mittens that check all of those boxes. And we’ve compiled those mittens here. New for this year, the best snowboard mittens don’t have to be boring anymore. More brands are offering fun and interesting color options to switch things up and match the rest of your kit. So treat your hands and buy new mittens this year, you won’t regret it.
Hestra Heli - Women's
As the Hestra Heli Mittens' name suggests, these puppies are down to get really, really radical. Take them out for all sorts of shred that involves copious amounts of snow. These supple, warm, and dry mittens provide the technical protection often required on peaks and in wet weather. These Hestra Heli Mittens are ready to shreddy! They’re warm, comfortable, and durable - everything a mitten should be.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Over the Cuff | Leather, Synthetic | Quallofill / Fiberfill Synthetic | $144.95 - $149.95 |
Hestra Fall Line 3-Finger
Long live the lobster! Focus on the steep fall line ahead rather than how cold your hands are with the toasty, quality craftsmanship of the Hestra Fall Line 3-Finger Mittens. Built to last, the Fall Line 3-Finger Mittens boast a full cowhide makeup to ensure both durability and waterproofness while the combination of Hestra's foam/fiberfill insulation and removable liners (with their proprietary G-Loft insulation) work alongside the neoprene cuffs to ensure cold has no home here.
If you're tired of cold hands and mitts that don't last, look to the Hestra Fall Line 3-Finger Mittens to reinvent your experience on the mountain. These are classics for good reason, they’ve earned their place in the pantheon of the best mittens ever.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Under the Cuff | Leather | Foam / Fiberfill Synthetic | $164.95 |
Gordini Foundation
If your hands and feet aren't warm, you're not going to last long in the mountains. Take care of the hands part with the Gordini Foundation Mittens and have one less thing to worry about. Built of sturdy Polyester ripstop with an AquaBloc® waterproof breathable insert, the Foundation uses Gordini's awesome Thindown® insulation that adds stability and insulation value to the down by building it into the fabric.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Over the Cuff | Synthetic | Synthetic Removeable Liner | $94.95 |
Burton GORE-TEX
Trust your gear with the Burton GORE-TEX Mittens, a warm and weatherproof mitt that comes with a removable liner for off-snow versatility. Its Screen Grab® synthetic leather palm is durable and flexible, while extended cuff coverage keeps you dry even when the pow is so deep you could swim in it.
These mittens might be affordable, but that doesn’t change the fact that they use premium materials to deliver premium warmth. They’re straightforward and reliable, everything you need from a mitten.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Over the Cuff | DRYRIDE Synthetic | Thermacore™ Eco Synthetic | $79.95 |
Oyuki Haika 3-in-1
The Oyuki Haika 3-in-1 Mittens is a technical 3-in-1 shell and inner mitt combination that provides multiple wearing options. Wear just the shell for durable protection, just the liner for warmth with dexterity, or both at once for maximum thermal protection. Perfect for backcountry touring, photographers and adventurers who require durability and versatility.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Under the Cuff | Leather | GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ with WINDSTOPPER® | $159.95 |
Dakine Titan GORE-TEX
When waterproofing is at the top of your priority list, nothing beats a GORE-TEX membrane. Toss in a healthy dose of high loft synthetic insulation, and the Dakine Titan GORE-TEX Mittens will keep you warm and dry, even if you're a slush lappin' hand draggin' maniac with nothing to lose but the feeling in your fingertips. The Titan is a premium, reliable mitten that both skiers and snowboarders will love.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Over the Cuff | Synthetic | High Loft Synthetic | $76.95-$79.95 |
Dakine Sequoia GORE-TEX - Women's
Top-level warmth meets extra versatility in the Dakine Sequoia GORE-TEX Mittens. The outer mitten is insulated and cozy on its own, not to mention super waterproof thanks to the GORE-TEX shell. But inside, a removable Storm Liner gives you quick mobility and touch-screen capability to fiddle with bindings, text your friends from the chairlift, or call your mom as you drop into a straightline couloir to let her know how gnar you are. All without getting your fingers cold. Ladies wave goodbye to cold hands with the Sequoia mitten.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Over the Cuff | Synthetic | High Loft Synthetic | $76.95-$79.95 |
evo Pagosa Leather
Cover those paws with a fresh pair of evo Pagosa Leather Mittens. Superbly crafted with a water-resistant, Hipora membrane-backed leather shell, the Pagosas keep the pow out and the heat in thanks to the premium PrimaLoft insulation. With their reverse seam and reinforced palm signature construction, the evo Pagosa Leather Mittens are up to the task of protecting hands through seasons of happy shredding. The Pagosa brings everything you love about premium leather mitts to an attainable price point.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Under the Cuff | Leather | PrimaLoft Gold Synthetic | $79.95 |
Gordini Polar - Women's
The classic Gordini Polar Mittens keep on keepin' on for 2023, with a super mobile stretch shell and real Deerskin in the contact areas for unparalleled feeling while gripping poles or the chair. Water-resistant DownTek™ keeps the hands toasty, and an AquaBloc® insert keeps the water out but lets water vapor escape.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Over the Cuff | Synthetic & Leather | Down | $119.95 |
evo Pagosa Leather 3-Finger
Long live the lobster! The evo Pagosa Leather 3-Finger Mittens and their lobster claw design gives you the best of both worlds; the warmth of mittens AND the functional thumb-and-index finger dexterity of gloves. Made up of a durable and water-resistant goatskin leather exterior with a waterproof/breathable Hipora membrane and PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, you can't go wrong with the evo Pagosa Leather 3-Finger Mittens.
| Cuff Style | Shell | Insulation | Original Price |
| Under the Cuff | Leather | PrimaLoft Gold Synthetic | $79.95 |
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Our snow accessories buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things snow accessory related stemming from years of experience in the outdoor industry in tandem with their countless hours spent outside in all conditions around the world. From hot to cold, snow, rain, wind, and even sunshine, they know what accessories will keep you comfortable and really up your experience outside. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jen Streby
Hi! My name is Jen and while growing up in the very cold Midwest, I didn’t have much experience in the snow apart from sledding and building your classic snowman. Eventually, after college, I migrated my way out to Utah. There I stepped on the snow on skis for the first time at the young age of 27. The first experience being at Alta, doing a complete yard sale under the Collins lift on my first run. Stubborn me didn’t give up. I soon after got a job at Snowbird where I grew to love the sport and learned to love the mountains in the wintertime as much as I do in the summer.
My winter passion didn’t change upon moving to the PNW where I call Seattle my home. I started with evo 6 years ago and have been a buyer for several categories, one of which currently includes the snow accessories category. Come to me if you want to talk about helmets, goggles, gloves, and more.