Modern life has made one particular essential winter accessory a frustrating addition to our seasonal wardrobe. Though there are gloves on the market equipped with special touch-screen sensitive tips, they’re often on the cheaper side in terms of both material and construction – and most importantly, aren’t very chic.
Evidence of humans wearing protective garments over their hands during bitter winters has been found on cave paintings, which suggest that early Homo sapiens wore simple mittens during the Ice Age. Wearing gloves as a demonstration of status or wealth, however, dates all the way back to the ancient Egyptians. The oldest existing gloves were found in Tutankhamun’s Egyptian tomb in 1922.
Whether you see a pair of gloves as a symbol of decadence or simply admire their practicality during the bitterest of months, finding the perfect pair that will last for many more winters to come is no simple task.
Gloves can be extra fiddly during those early morning commutes. When the frost has just settled on the grass and pavements and you can see your breath escape through the fibres of the woollen scarf that is pulled up to your nose, your digits require the utmost protection. But then the bus rolls around, or you find yourself face-to-face with a set of tube barriers.
Your Face ID isn’t recognised due to an excess of wool on your head and around your neck, and the cold sweats begin as you realise that you’re holding up the commuter queue. You attempt to type in your frustratingly long password, teeth hitting faux leather as you pull the fingers off of your gloves one by one in an arduous process that feels like an eternity. Finding your credit card between the folds of your cardholder while wearing gloves is equally out of the question.
Though we can’t necessarily guarantee that this won’t happen while wearing a brand-new pair of winter-ready gloves, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best gloves for men that’ll make holding up the commuter queue worth it. Keep scrolling for more.
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John Lewis British Wool Herringbone Gloves, Brown
Finely crafted from palm leather and wool, these lovely Herringbone gloves from John Lewis are perfect for winters in the countryside. We love the attractive button detailing to ensure a snug fit.
Buy now £40.00, John Lewis
Gant Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves
Available in black, clay brown and classic blue, these stylish cashmere-lined gloves from Gant will keep your digits toasty when it’s cold, yet allow you to retain some grip thanks to the 100 per cent goat leather shell.
Buy now £80.00, Gant
Patagonia Better Sweater Gloves
Designed for multipurpose sports and casual activities, these convertible mittens are the ideal pair of winter gloves for those who value practicality above all else. Made from sweater-knit recycled polyester fleece, these toasty gloves are certainly as cosy as they are versatile.
Buy now £50.00, Snow + Rock
Paul Smith 'Fleck' Wool Gloves
When it comes to winter accessories, no one does a pop of colour quite like Paul Smith. We adore these understated yet playful 100 per cent lambswool gloves.
Buy now £120.00, Paul Smith
Moncler Wool Gloves
We’d hate to use the term ‘quiet luxury’ yet again, but if the glove fits. Woven from ultra-fine wool in a delicate brioche stitch pattern and finished with a classic logo patch, you can’t go wrong with a pair of Moncler gloves this winter.
Buy now £200.00, Moncler
Burberry Cashmere Logo Gloves
A new release from Burberry’s latest autumn/winter collection, we’d recommend getting your hands on a pair of these coveted cashmere gloves before they’re all gone.
Buy now £180.00, Harrods
Under Armour Storm Fleece Gloves
For a waterproof pair of gloves that’ll keep you protected during torrential British downpours, look no further than Under Armour. These Storm Fleece gloves will repel water while keeping your hands wonderfully warm thanks to the brushed fleece lining. Plus, they’re touchscreen-compatible.
Buy now £27.00, Harrods
M&S Knitted Gloves with Thermowarmth
A value-for-money pair of gloves with M&S’ signature Thermowarmth lining? Sign us up. We’re big fans of how the ribbing gets more snug around the wrist to ensure proper protection against the elements.
Buy now £12.00, M&S
Barbour Fleece Coalford Gloves
Barbour’s iconic Coalford gloves are crafted from ultra-soft thermal fleece and feature elasticated cuffs to keep all that precious heat in.
Buy now £36.95, Harrods
Kalenji Touchscreen Gloves
Though technically designed with runners in mind, these slim touchscreen gloves from Kalenji are brilliant for those looking to purchase a non-restrictive pair of hand warmers this winter.
Buy now £6.99, Decathlon
Uniqlo 100 per cent cashmere gloves
Available in a rainbow’s worth of colours at a wallet-friendly price - especially considering each and every pair is made from 100 per cent cashmere - you’d be remiss not to pick up a pair of Uniqlo gloves this winter.
Buy now £34.90, Uniqlo
