Running mittens: the warmest choice in real cold

In a mitten your fingers sit side by side and warm each other. That keeps your hands a lot warmer than a glove of similar thickness. Exactly what you want in freezing temperatures, strong wind or a long day in the mountains.

When do you choose mittens?

• Below freezing: when gloves can't keep up.
• Long or slow outings: hiking, power hiking or ultras where your pace and body heat drop.
• Hands that get cold fast: always the first with white fingers? A mitten is often the answer.

Fleece, insulated or waterproof?

Fleece is light, breathable and dries fast: ideal for dry cold. Insulated mittens, for example with PrimaLoft, hold in warmth even when slightly damp. Waterproof mittens combine insulation with a membrane for snow and wet cold.

Mitten or overmitt?

A mitten insulates on its own. An overmitt is a thin waterproof shell without insulation that you wear over a glove. Want both in one? Have a look at the 2-in-1 gloves.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still use my watch or phone with mittens?
It's harder than with gloves. That's why many runners wear a thin liner underneath, so they can slip the mitten off without exposing bare hands.

Aren't mittens too warm to run in?
Above a few degrees above zero, often yes. Below that, and certainly in wind, they're very comfortable.

Smart combinations

• Wear a thin liner from our gloves underneath
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