The Guide gloves are our warmest professional-grade ski gloves and offer the optimal balance of dexterity, durability and insulation for hard duty on super-cold days.
with a combination of removable PrimaLoft® One and boiled wool liners, and fully waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX®. The woven, four-way stretch nylon shells and tough goat leather palms provide the durability and dexterity needed for season after season in harsh mountain conditions.
Primaloft has ultra-fine fibers designed to trap warmth. Primaloft has ultra-fine fibers designed to trap warmth. This allows them to keep you comfortable and thermally-regulated no matter the activity, no matter the season. Learn More
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We trust what we make because we use what we make. We trust what we make because we use what we make. All Black Diamond soft goods are warranted against defects in materials and construction for the practical lifetime of the product. Learn More
At Black Diamond, we're committed to going deep, whether that's into the mountains, the design process, or the community we love. Our fall/winter collection of equipment and apparel is built for the experience of casting off, and diving into the deep end of adventure.
Overall rating: 4.5017424 / 5 from 574 reviews.
The Black Diamond Guide gloves are highly regarded for their exceptional warmth, durability, and dexterity. Customers appreciate the high-quality leather and the gloves' ability to keep hands warm and dry in extreme conditions. The removable liners add convenience, and the gloves' fit and construction are praised.
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"I am reviewing these gloves based on my previous pair of the exact same gloves. I am a ski instructor and have used these gloves in all sorts of conditions. I have skied with them approximately 250 hours each year for the last 9 years. They are incredibly warm, and tough. Sub-zero temps are the only times I would have preferred a mitten. They started to show wear a couple of years ago and took a lot of additional abuse to get to the warn look they have now. Although I will retire the exact pair from professional use, I will still use at home when outside in the winter. I’m slightly concerned with the new pair as the leather feels softer and maybe more prone to wear. But time will tell, and hopefully I can get another 9 years out of this pair."
"Purchased for high alpine and mountaineering. They are extremely comfortable, warm, and the dexterity is excellent. I love everything about these gloves - removable mitt, coreloft insulation, and wrist strap. I would highly recommend for any cold weather activities"
"This is my second pair of gloves and they do last a long time, but I just have a question. I used to take a large at first ordered an extra large from amazon and they were too small so I had to go with a XXL and they seem to fit fine ???"
"My gloves came in a few weeks ago and the quality of them are just top notch. It came with water proofing that I applied and I have started to break them in. I can wait for ski season to hit, but I can tell these are going to be extremely warm."
"I have been using the Guide gloves since they became available. They are the besr on the market and BD warranty is exemplary."
"Amazing! Exactly what i thought id get"
"Excellent quality"
"Started great but do not stand up to regular use. I've skied for 1. 5 years in mine and they are exploding. Multiple seems failing, thumb patch hole. Just not durable enough for anyone that skis a lot. BD offered me 40% off replacement cost but they ship from the US direct so basically ends up being only about 15$ off. Not satisfied and will not get these again."
"Very disappointed with the durability of these gloves. I used them for most of a season as a ski guide. I maintained them often with nikwax and never did any work that I would consider tough on gloves. By spring three of the fingers had split seams and the gloves were unusable. When I brought them in for warranty they told me that this must be from excessive use. I expected these gloves to last me years rather than months. I and am very disappointed."
"The gloves are reasonably warm and appear to be well made. The longevity however leaves a lot to be desired. I purchased them 2 years ago and have used them for about 8-10 resort downhill days and 2 touring days on the descents. All but one finger of the gloves appear next to new. The stitching and the leather on the middle finger of the right glove is ripping apart. Very disappointed, considering the very mild and gentle use these have gone through, nothing really "guide" like. I contacted Black Diamond and their agent claimed "excessive" use and won't stay behind their product."
| Size | Measurement |
|---|---|
| XS | 6.75 - 7.25 in 17.1 - 18.4 cm |
| S | 7.25 - 7.75 in 18.4 - 19.7 cm |
| M | 7.75 - 8.25 in 19.7 - 21 cm |
| L | 8.25 - 8.75 in 21 - 22.2 cm |
| XL | 8.75 - 9.25 in 22.2 - 24 cm |
| XXL | 9.25 - 9.75 in 23.5 - 24.8 cm |
Measure from the crease at the base of your wrist (palm side) to the tip of your middle finger.
