1. The Zhik Super warm is indeed warm. It had good grip and resisted wear.

2. For chilly days, sailing gloves under a Gore-Tex and leather shell can be a winning combination. Just shed the big glove when you need finger dexterity.

3. Technical editor Drew Frye’s old favorite was a Mountain Hardware Windblocker climbing glove, made of fleece and Pittards leather climbing glove

4. Henderson wetsuit gloves allowed excellent dexterity, but got wet easily and were never warm.