The Burliest Winter Gloves for Your Very Manly Fingers

When you realize you need winter gloves, it’s often already too late. But better late than never. The best winter gloves for men will happily take in your weary, frigid fingers. But don’t look at them as merely a means of survival. Think of them as a fashion opportunity.

Gloves add dimension the same way a necklace does in summer. When wintry layers swallow the rest of your fit, the accessories do the heavy lifting, meaning beanies, scarves, and yes, gloves. Below, the season’s best gloves for your consideration, whether you want to feel suited and booted in leather, coddled in wool, or Gorp’d out in GORE-TEX.

Leather Gloves

Favored by American Psychos and British spies alike, leather gloves always read classy. They run the gamut, from heritage suede that peeks perfectly out of a waxed jacket to sleek black leather that pairs effortlessly with tailoring. Perfect for short commutes from the subway to the office, or quick walks in the neighborhood, we’d only suggest something warmer (like wool or fleece) for multiple hours outdoors.

Wool Gloves

Wool gloves are kind of the platonic ideal of a winter warmer—comforting, cozy and casual, the options for wool gloves range from budget-friendly basics to truly indulgent luxuries. The knitted sweater of the accessories world, wool gloves can tread the line of formality well, though for dressier commitments, bringing in a more premium wool like cashmere really dials things up.

Technical Gloves

Given how constantly we use our hands, sometimes you want a glove that’s a little more adaptable. For these moods, the below styles aren’t just technically interesting, but also offer a little more visual drama than the selections above.

Cashmere Gloves

When regular old wool just doesn’t sit right with your skin or isn’t warm enough to carry your hands through the bitter cold, cashmere is a the upgrade you need. Not only is the veritable royal wool silkier and more luxurious to the touch, it’s also significantly warmer than sheep’s wool, which means you don’t have to buy bulkier gloves just to feel the same level of warmth.

Shearling Gloves

This is where the big guns come out to play. If ultra-plush shearling can’t keep your mitts toasty, you’ve got bigger problems. The thick fleece traps heat like a down puffer, while the suede shell develops a handsome patina over time. With a big topcoat and dressy boots, shearling gloves can make you feel like both an Upper East Sider on a holiday shopping spree through 5th Avenue. Or, with a double dose of denim, they can make you feel like a rugged ranch hand. Just don’t expect to be able to use your phone.