Trusted by and built for working winter professionals, the Guide Gloves offer the optimal balance of dexterity, durability, and insulation for hard duty on super-cold days.
Redesigned with a darted finger construction for improved finger articulation and a shorter break-in period, plus Gunn Cut construction adds comfort and improves flexibility. Fend off the coldest and wettest conditions with a combination of removable PrimaLoft® Gold and high-loft wool blend liners, and a fully waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX®® insert. 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.
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Reviewers, including ski patrollers and guides, call the Guide Gloves warm, durable and well built, with leather palms, a removable liner and enough dexterity for long days skiing, ice climbing, mountaineering and working in the cold, and many are on their second or third pair. The biggest critique by far is sizing: the gloves run small, and dozens recommend ordering one or even two sizes up. Warmth is mixed: most call them among the warmest gloves they have owned, while about 25 reviewers had cold fingers in very low temperatures or wind; others note a stiff break-in, liners that pull out or pack down, and seams or leather that failed for about a dozen.
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Overall rating: 4.5034723 / 5 from 576 reviews.
Guide Gloves are highly regarded for their exceptional warmth, dexterity, and durability, making them ideal for winter professionals. The gloves feature a combination of high-quality materials, including removable liners and a GORE-TEX® insert, ensuring comfort and protection in extreme conditions. While some customers noted issues with finger length and sizing, the overall consensus is that these gloves provide excellent performance and craftsmanship.
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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."
"I love these gloves. They are my go to for warmth in Montana. I have owned 3 or 4 pairs for the last decade. Warm and my fingers stay dry. I use them in the backcountry and on the resort. The long cuff keeps the snow out well. Plus, you can take the liners out to dry or when your too warm."
"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."
| 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.
