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Really, really warm gloves that are also somehow stylish?

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nailslikeknives · 30/10/2026 18:02

Can anyone please recommend the above? My finger tips keep freezing off (dramatic I know!) even with gloves on, so I’m seeking the somehow perfect gloves that are stylish but mega warm. Even better if I can drive in them, so not woollen.
Please give me your best recommendations! Budget max £100 for the perfect pair!
Thank you!

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nailslikeknives · 30/10/2026 23:58

Thank you @TheSquareMile I’ll take a look, that’s a new brand on me

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Arinjo · 31/10/2026 00:17

I can't recall a brand unfortunately but the warmest gloves I have ever had are leather ones lined with cashmere. They are also thin so suitable for driving. My mum had got them in France but a quick Google search returns brands like Aspinalls.

nailslikeknives · 31/10/2026 14:59

Thanks for the suggestions, all appreciated

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Papyrophile · 31/10/2026 16:51

Possum-merino fingerless gloves are my go to.

HatethedarknightsQW · 31/10/2026 18:28

Tk max are a good source of cashmere lined leather gloves. Smart and warm…

Huckleberries · 31/10/2026 18:37

@HatethedarknightsQW good point yeah I should look in there

I was thinking of getting the Uniqlo heat tech gloves that are designed to be worn under other gloves

I know it sounds like overkill… are they glove liners or something? But that’s what I was thinking to go under the nice gloves I already have. Maybe a trip to TK Maxx is in order!

Whatshitnow · 31/10/2026 19:01

I like Turtle Doves wrist warmers. They are recycled cashmere, lovely and warm. For dog walking when really cold, I've got some "Heat Holders" convertible mitten top fingerless gloves. Amazon £15.

SeodenLondon · 31/10/2026 22:06

@nailslikeknives for cold fingertips and driving, the lining matters more than the label. Look for a leather outer (it stops the wind) with a cashmere or fleece lining, a snug fit (loose fingers leave cold air sitting at the tips) and a cuff long enough to tuck under your coat sleeve. If your fingertips still go numb, a thin silk or merino liner underneath adds a lot of warmth without bulk, and you can still drive in it.

Leavemetonguetied · 31/10/2026 22:07

Dents

Nopayrise · 31/10/2026 22:10

The warmest gloves I’ve ever owned were a cheap pair of faux shearling ones from new look. A friend discovered them and bought me a pair too as she knew my hands are always cold. Random but worth looking for similar to try

eatreadsleeprepeat · 31/10/2026 22:39

I suffer from severe Raynauds so feel your pain.
Proper sheepskin is good. John Lewis, Celtic etc.
Double thickness helps so cashmere with a fleece lining or a thin silk glove with a wool glove on top. Cashmere lined leather is good, again John Lewis.
The tighter the knit or weave of the material the better, the tighter the cuff the better.
Keep your gloves on the radiator so you put them on warm. Put them on before you leave the house not when your hands start to get cold.
You can get heated gloves but they tend to be unisex sizes so big and they are not stylish!

HatethedarknightsQW · Yesterday 08:12

MrsPernicious · 31/10/2026 22:15

Those are the ones I get Iget in Tk max .

Huckleberries · Yesterday 10:16

@HatethedarknightsQW what is the cost in TK Maxx please? I might go this week. It’s not likely to be a standard item the one I go to, but I’ll give it a try.

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