In this Smartwool glove review, I think you will find a glove that will work in almost any situation or weather condition. All of these gloves feature brilliant Smartwool Merino wool as the main fiber in the construction, giving you warmth that doesn’t itch, odor control, warmth when wet, and an overall good look.
Year-round use: lined gloves and lightweight gloves
Smartwool has some great deals in the four seasons category. These lined gloves are light and thin, offering some warmth on cool morning runs, wrinkling, or an early trip to the market. They are perfect to layer under thick gloves for winter use.
Smartwool Liner gloves have touchscreen capabilities on both the thumb and index finger of each hand for easy access to your phone or touchscreen checkout at the grocery store. They are comfortable, slim, non-form fitting but not bulky; consider ordering a size smaller if you prefer a snug fit. They’re made like siding, so you won’t find windproof or waterproof barriers.
Smartwool Sopris Lined Gloves are microweight liners with an extended wrist for increased coverage. They are reinforced on the thumb and forefinger for durability. They don’t have touchscreen capabilities, but will work imperfectly due to their slim build.
The Smartwool PhD HyFi Training Gloves are lightweight training gloves. They have touchscreen capabilities and grippy material on the fingertips and palms that will make them perfect for cyclists. The fit appears to be slightly large, with the fingers being a bit long in particular. This is a thin glove that is perfect for use in cold to moderately cold temperatures; if you get cold easily, you’ll want to upgrade to a heavier glove as the seasons change. The fit is snug so you could definitely pair them with a thick mitten or glove for winter wear.
Smartwool Training Gloves are thin, lightweight gloves with a snug fit. The grippy silicone material on the fingers and palms makes them a good choice for cyclists. They’re not windproof, but the merino wool construction will keep your hands warm even if the gloves are wet. Their snug fit could allow them to be paired with a heavier glove for the winter. No touch screen technology.
Technical Gloves
The Smartwool Pocket Glove is a windproof and waterproof shell that features a glove strap clip at the wrist, an easy-grip nose wipe panel on the thumb, fingers and palm, and a comfortable knitted interior. . This would make a great standalone glove for mild weather or combined with one of the Smartwool lined gloves for a winter glove system.
Casual/technical gloves
The Smartwool Spring Glove is a good casual wear glove with full leather fingers and a leather palm. It has more technical features, such as prominent branding and logos, nasal wipe, glove strap, and hook-and-loop closure. With all the leather on this glove, be careful if you take it for a walk, it will scratch more easily than a true technical glove and when wet, the leather will be a heavy, soggy mess.
The Smartwool Snowsports Glove is very similar to the Spring. I think it’s the best option as it doesn’t have any of the prominent markings, doesn’t offer the velcro closure that tends to catch on shirt fibers or coat sleeves, but does offer a windproof cover. It also has the nasal wipe and glove strap just like the Spring gloves. This would be a better option for true outdoor use or for those who prefer a warmer glove with its windproof qualities.
Casual daily wear.
Smartwool Cozy Flip Mittens are a smart casual option that combines the warmth of mittens with the easy access flip top. The top has a little button so you can keep it secure if you want to use them as fingerless gloves. These gloves tend to run a bit small but not too small. You may also notice that your fingertips appear cooler as most of your finger will be covered by the glove part and the mitten flap, while the fingertips only have the flap as a cover.
The Smartwool Cozy Gloves are a heavier casual option for everyday wear with knitted touchscreen capability so you don’t see the touchscreen pads on your thumb and forefinger. While there is the capability for touchscreen use, these gloves are made of a thicker material than the liners and are marketed specifically for comfort, so you wouldn’t expect to be able to use the touchscreen for as much detail as texting. but answer a call. should be pretty easy. These also seem to run a bit long on the fingers so keep that in mind when ordering.
Smartwool Ridgeway Gloves are beautiful casual or work gloves made from a combination leather and nylon shell with a knitted nylon and merino wool interior. These could be used as work gloves, but they are suede leather so they would last longer as casual gloves. The leather shell provides some protection from the wind, making the glove suitable for use in the colder months. The Ridgeway comes in black or suede with an elasticated wrist to prevent drafts.
The Smartwool Stagecoach Gloves are a smart casual option with leather on the palm and fingers and knit fleece on the back of the hand. There is a short gauntlet style cuff with elastication at the wrist to prevent drafts. These gloves are ideal for colder climates. With their leather grip, they are perfect for driving while leather gloves are more casual.