Gordini GTX Storm Glove - Women's Review

A tried and true household name, the Gordini GTX Storm Glove - Women's performs adequately while keeping the price relatively low for a glove featuring a Gore-tex liner. If you are looking for a resort-oriented glove this is a good option at a reasonable price.

Performance Comparison

Warmth

The synthetic Megaloft insulation creates a hefty barrier from the cold. This glove also features an incredibly soft and fluffy fleece lining that provides a comfortable interface with the hands. There is also a Gore-tex insert that effectively prevents wind or water from reaching your hands.

We found that the only drawback to the warm features of this glove showed themselves on uphill exertion. We found that these gloves became far too warm and absorbed moisture quickly during strenuous pursuits. Once your hands get wet from sweat, this can cause them to get cold on the way back down the hill. For particularly cold days, the zippered hand warmer pocket on the back of the glove should help to keep you warm on cold chairlift rides.

Water Resistance

Equipped with a 10k waterproof/breathable exterior and a Gore-tex insert, The GTX Storm glove does a good job of resisting moisture. The shell beads water well on both the polyester fabric and the water-resistant synthetic leather sections. The only sections of the shell that absorb water are the seams around the zippered hand warmer pocket.

The exterior of this glove and its Gore-tex insert keep moisture from soaking through the glove even in the wettest and soggiest conditions of snow shoveling and backcountry touring. We found the only moisture inside the glove came from the lofty fleece becoming moist from sweat and being slow to dry out over the course of the day.

Dexterity

Unfortunately, we found the Gordini GTX Storm Glove is not the most dexterous. This is the weakest point of this glove. All of the loft and fluff from the insulation and fleece lining wrap the fingers in a thick barrier. This created a big disconnect between what we thought we were doing with our hands and what the glove was doing. We found it difficult to even put on the other glove when already wearing one. It seems like this glove sacrifices dexterity for the sake of its lofty and warm single thickness insulation.

Durability

We have some points of concern about the durability of the GTX Storm Glove. Compared to some other leather-faced gloves in this review, the synthetic leather reinforcement feels thin and is beginning to show some warping on the palm after rigorous testing. There is reinforcement in the high-use area between the thumb and forefinger of this glove, but it also leaves overhanging edges that create extra room for wear and tear on this glove.

We do like the extra reinforcement on the suede-like material on the back of the glove. The foam-filled ridges create structure and resistance to friction from tree branches or rocks that you might encounter while out skiing. The wrist loop is also wide and felt snug and well constructed.

On the other hand, we were not convinced of the durability of either the pull tab or the adjustable wrist cuff. The pull tab is made of a thin suede material that began to stretch during testing and pull at its stitching. The adjustable wrist closure has a plastic double back tab that we fear is vulnerable to wear as it sits on the outside of the glove.

Features

The GTX Storm Glove has all of the features you could want for a resort-oriented ski glove. It has a burly elastic wrist leash that can help you avoid dropping your gloves if you need to take them off for a dexterous task.

This glove also has a functional hand warmer pocket on the back that zips shut to keep heat close. We also found the double adjustment points on the wrist and at the end of the gauntlet cuff to be very effective at keeping snow and wind out. This glove does not have carabiner loops, but it also seems better suited for resort skiing than more mountaineering-oriented pursuits. On the lift and the trails down, we felt this glove was well-equipped.

Should You Buy the Gordini GTX Storm Glove - Women's?

If you tend to seek the lifts every weekend and love the gravity-fed pursuits a ski resort offers, the well-priced Gordini GTX Storm Glove is a good option to consider. Sure, there are some other gloves on the market that provide better dexterity and durability, but resort skier who don't want to break the bank can find a good value here.

What Other Women's Ski Gloves Should You Consider?

If you don't care so much about dexterity, but tend to have cold sensitive hands, consider a mitten like the award-winning Black Diamond Mercury Mitt - Women's.