Over the winter months I tested a pair of Gordini gloves that I bought at a ski shop. I used them whenever I went skiing this past winter, and on fun days enjoying the winter wonderland. With that said and having already put them to the Tough Gear Test I will not break them down on how they performed according to the Tough Gear criteria.
DURABILITY :( C-) These gloves really did not hold up like I expected them. They did not insulate very well and after about 10 minutes on the lift back up the mountain I could feel the cold penetrating back in. However once I got moving it wasn’t a problem. When I had a nice wipe out they did not keep the snow from filling in. After a day on the slopes I knew that I should have shelled out the extra money for the pair of Marmot gloves but did not want to give up on my investment quite yet. Time was to tell and they ended up not preforming to the Tough Gear standards. Therefore they receive a Tough Gear Durability grade of a (C-)
AFFORDABILITY :( B+) One thing that this brand of gloves has going for it is that they are extremely affordable. If you are the person that is looking for a nice cheap winter glove that won’t break the bank then these are for you. But I do warn, if you are like me and spend countless hours outside during the winter months a nice set of gloves is worth spending a little more on. This set of gloves is nice for the price because they do a quality job and are really better than being caught outside without gloves. Because of this they receive the Tough Gear Affordability grade of a (B+).
PACKABILITY :( A) For the most part gloves are not the hardest thing to find a spot for when it comes to packing you bag, but with a lot of people doing these long trips every little space adds up and therefore it does count. These gloves were very nice to put into a side pocket or mesh area. They also have a clip that will keep them from separating within your backpack and keeps organization to a max. Therefore they receive a Tough Gear Packability Grade of an (A).
VERSITILITY: (B) I was not very pleased with this brand of gloves but did find that they offered some use in different situations. The felt lining is very comfortable and is nice to have when a camp setting is in place. The leather on the outside of the glove offered good resistance from tear and added nice gipping capability. They also make a very nice hammy down that your siblings can use. Therefore they receive a Tough Gear Versatility Grade of a (B).
Over all the Gordini gloves did a fairly good job of standing up to the pressures of the outdoor environment. They are not suited for the snowy environment but really more for a cold environment. They have no features for snow sports and will not keep the snow out if you fall. If you are mobile then you will keep warm, but if you are looking to be in a tree stand or watching birds then these really won’t do the job you’re looking for. I recommend a pair of mittens for this situation or a higher quality brand. Therefore they receive an overall Tough Gear grade of a (B).
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