Best Snowboard Gloves of 2020

BEST FOR: CLIMBERS

With leather palms and added Gore Windstopper fabric, this glove is best for riders looking to reach climb-to-terrain for boarding. The leather palms stand up well to a sliding rope so that the friction won’t burn away at the fabric while the inner fleece provides a nice comfortable texture inside. The full finger model means you’ll have full control of your hands and the pulley system synches the gloves tight to your wrist so that unwanted snow or ice won’t sneak its way in. This is a strong glove for climbers and backcountry-riders.

BEST FOR: TREES AND GLADES

These long cuffed gloves are built for thick powder, harsh weather, and gnarly environments. The removable wool liners will keep your hands insulated and warm in the most extreme weather and the molded padding on the knuckles will protect your hands if you’re bashing through the trees. A nice little touch are the soft fabric thumbs, which give you a great place to wipe your nose if you ever get those cold riding boogies that we all know all too well. Overall, this is a great glove for an aggressive rider looking to tackle the trees in thick powder.

BEST FOR: BEGINNERS

Best for beginner riders in milder climates, the Burton Gore-Tex gloves are a standard option for anyone just starting out with boarding. Built with a polyurethane, water wicking fabric for its palm and a synthetic, removable liner, your hands will stay warm and dry all day long. A nice addition to these gloves are the zippered pockets on each glove that provides a nice space for a hand warmer or storing small valuables like a car key or ID. 

These gloves are much cheaper than other gloves on the market and will work relatively well in most weather. Keep in mind that the synthetic material won’t stand up to the elements quite as well as other gloves, so seek out another option if you’re anticipating colder temps and higher winds.

BEST FOR: WARM WEATHER SPORTS

The North Face Apex Etip Glove uses a silicone palm to give riders more grip than other gloves. With a 100% windproof material and a soft shell on the back of your hands, this glove is especially built to block sharp wind out on the slope. At the same time, the inner insulation and unique articulated mould keeps your hand in a natural position. 

If comfort and protection from the wind are your priorities, then we suggest buying yourself a pair of these gloves. They may not be best for more severe weather, but in mild, windy climates, they’ll hold up just fine.

BEST FOR: INTERMEDIATE RIDERS

Dakine’s Titan Leather Gloves are a popular option for most riders. The waterproof zip stash pockets on the back are a great place for hand warmers and the durable shells should stand up against all wind and weather. Much like most other gloves, the Titan’s inner liner is removable. However, unlike other options, the liner is made out of Tricot, a fine-knitted fabric, to give riders even more comfort. These gloves will stand up to any weather conditions, but note that they may not last as long as other, more durable gloves.

BEST FOR: LUXURY RIDERS

If your worst fear on Earth is cold hands and you’ll do anything in your power to prevent it, you may want to look into Outdoor Research’s Stormtracker Heated Sensor Gloves. They might have a mouthful for a name, but these self-heating gloves will ensure your hands stay plenty warm in even the most brutal of conditions. Using a rechargeable lithium ion battery and durable, moisture wicking material, these gloves will generate their own heat while retaining your body’s heat as well. 

With gloves like these, you might want to consider their weight and clunkiness. If heat is your priority, go for ‘em, but if functionality and comfort are, you may want a different option.

BEST FOR: ALL FEMALE RIDERS

Reasonably priced and outfitted with all of the necessary features you need in a glove, this is a great glove for all riders. With adjustable wrists to seal out snow, internal heat pack pockets for glove warmers, and leather palms for grip and durability, you won’t need to worry about the cold or the environment with this glove. Even if you get those sniffles, comfortable nose-wiping thumbs let you rub away any excess dripping without any irritation and the removable liner means you can use this glove in warm weather as well.

BEST FOR: FRAGILE WRISTS 

If you’ve ever broken your wrists before, or you’re scared of doing it for the first time, the best protection is buying a glove like the Dakine Wrist Guard gloves. These gloves come outfitted with a firm wrist guard that prevents your wrist from snapping back upon falling. Furthermore, with an adjustable hook-and-loop wrist strap, you can take these gloves off while sifting through your backpack and remain calm that they won’t fall out to the trail below. 

We highly recommend these Dakine gloves to all riders. They will  not only keep your hands warm but will make for a safer, more well-relaxed ride knowing that your wrists are more protected than they would be with another pair.

BEST FOR: ADVANCED RIDERS

Strong, warm, and well designed, Mountain Hardwear’s Boundary Ridge Gore-Tex Gloves are sure to keep your hands warm and comfortable in any environment. Uncharacteristically built with goat leather and molded into a design specifically created to allow natural positioning of the hands, these gloves use a two-layered Gore-Tex protection to create more breathability and warmth. 

Though they may be pricier than other gloves, we highly recommend these to any rider looking for a glove that will last them well into their snowboarding years, no matter how aggressively they expect to ride.

BEST FOR: RIDERS WITH LARGE HANDS

A solid glove, not too luxurious nor simple, the Gordini Da Goose V GTX is a great option for any rider whose hands tend to run on the bigger side. These gloves come complete with reinforced fingertips and a pre-curved construction to boost dexterity while a zippered heat pack area allows for the easy insert of a hand warmer as well. Finally, with a cinching gauntlet and a reliable wrist-strap, don’t worry about snow sneaking into your hand. We highly recommend these to any rider looking for a reliable, strong glove that will fit larger-sized hands. They’re sure to keep your hands warm at any resort or on any backcountry slope!