{"title":"Warm Mittens and Gloves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm mittens\u003c\/strong\u003e and gloves are the first answer to cold hands on the bike, the dog walk or the school run. This guide compares mittens, finger gloves, lobster gloves and liners, and explains what to look for. Gløde does not sell unheated mittens yet; we do make heated gloves, called Øven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-waitlist\" data-product=\"outdoor_wanten\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"g-waitlist__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested? We'll let you know.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGløde is considering adding its own warm mittens. Leave your email and we'll send you one message if we launch them. No newsletter unless you ask for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cform class=\"g-waitlist__form\" onsubmit=\"return false\"\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"email\" name=\"email\" required placeholder=\"Your email address\" autocomplete=\"email\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton type=\"submit\"\u003eNotify me\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/form\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"g-waitlist__note\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe only use your email address for this message. Read more in our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/privacy-policy\"\u003eprivacy policy\u003c\/a\u003e. Unsubscribe at any time.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich mittens or gloves suit you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eKeep in mind\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMittens\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCold hands, walking, standing on the sideline\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLess grip for keys, zips or a phone\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFinger gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCycling, driving, anything that needs grip\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEach finger on its own, so fingers often get cold sooner\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLobster or three-finger gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCycling in the cold: warmer than gloves, more grip than mittens\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTakes a little getting used to\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLiner gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA thin glove under a mitten, or on its own on mild days\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNot warm enough alone in real cold\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eShell mittens\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRain, wind and wet snow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe shell keeps out weather; the lining keeps in warmth\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e fleece, wool or a pile lining does most of the warming. A removable liner can dry separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind- and water-resistant outside:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bike, wind through the fabric chills your hands quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong cuffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cuff that goes over your sleeve stops wind and rain getting in at the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e a textured palm helps on handlebars and with a dog lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom at the fingertips:\u003c\/strong\u003e mittens that are too tight press the lining flat and feel colder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarm hands when you stand still\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated mittens hold in the warmth your hands make themselves. When you stand still for a long time, or spend most of the day outside, that is sometimes not enough. Then a heated glove can be the better answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oven-elektrisch-verwarmde-handschoenen\"\u003eØven heated gloves\u003c\/a\u003e: 3 heat levels from 35 to 50 °C, warm fingertips, water- and windproof, with a thick lining that is warm even when switched off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heated-gloves\"\u003eHeated gloves\u003c\/a\u003e: everything about Øven, in sizes S to XL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/verwarmde-handschoenen-batterij-3-000-mah-2-stuks\"\u003eSpare glove batteries\u003c\/a\u003e: a second pair of 3,000 mAh batteries for long days out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stay-warm-watching-football\"\u003eHow to stay warm watching football\u003c\/a\u003e: for cold hands on the touchline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre mittens warmer than gloves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. In a mitten your fingers lie together and share their warmth, and less surface is exposed to the cold. Gloves give more grip and let you use your fingers. Lobster gloves are a middle option, popular for cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are liner gloves for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA liner is a thin glove worn under a mitten or glove. It adds a layer and lets you take the outer mitten off for a key or a phone without bare hands. On mild days you can wear a liner on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMittens or gloves for cycling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany cyclists use finger gloves or lobster gloves for grip on the brakes and gears. If your hands get very cold, lobster gloves or mittens with a wind-resistant shell keep more warmth in. Try them on with your handlebars in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are heated gloves the better choice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you stand still for long, are outside most of the day, or your hands stay cold even in thick mittens. Heated gloves such as Øven add warmth themselves, on 3 levels, while unheated mittens can only keep in what your hands produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size mittens should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave a little room at the fingertips, especially if you wear a liner underneath. Mittens that are too tight press the lining flat and often feel colder. If you are between sizes, the larger one is usually more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/ie.glode.nl\/collections\/warm-mittens.oembed","provider":"Gløde ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}