Hestra Ski Cross Glove

I found a pair of these on sale last spring from Porters of Tahoe. To me they are almost the perfect spring glove but there are a couple of little things that stop them short of that. The build quality is very good - the stitching good and the leather soft(maybe too soft, feels a little fragile but no problems in a year of use). The detailing is also good - I appreciate the metal loops, allowing me to attach retainers. The wrist strap is maybe a little too bulky - making getting it under the cuff of a jacket difficult. It is also too tight to easily get over a jacket cuff.... All this means although these are a well made and high quality glove, the user friendliness is lacking. Recommended with reservations.

these are some of the best gloves gloves i have ever had. they are super comfortable and broke in with use and made them super dexterous. they are so super soft, it's like having pillows specially molded to your hands.
the shock absorbers really do what they're supposed to and i didn't realize why they were there until i fell off a jump and smacked my hand into the landing and wishing that i was wearing my Hestras.
the only problem i have with these is that when it is -6 or so (Celsius) i need to wear liners because the insulation is thin.
all in all a very good glove and would recommend it too anyone who isn't skiing in ridiculously cold climates or have liners

Picked these up in the Natural Brown and I haven't noticed any bleeding that I have read about in other reviews. I'm in CO so I normally don't worry about wet snow when I'm on the mountain, but somehow have already put these gloves to the test and they held up great and I still haven't had an issue with wet hands. The contoured and flexible cuff is the best design I have seen for an under sleeve glove. No real hassle if you find yourself constantly taking off your gloves, but of course you are probably going to be doing less of that considering their supple nature. Only draw back, I need a light liner when the temp really drops.

I picked up these gloves at the end of 07/08 season, and I'm still using them today. I'm pretty picky about the gloves for look and quality and these are BY FAR the best gloves I've ever used. I've always had problems with my hands getting cold because of perspiration, but these gloves breathe like none other! The dexterity of the leather has been great so far, and the none of the stitching has come undone yet. The leather does darken a little after you rub the balm on them to keep the leather in good condition, but to me that's no big deal. You won't regret picking up these gloves!

this is my "every day" glove. I have a blue pair, and regardless of water-proofing product, they do get wet a bleed a little. I'm in Utah and we have pretty dry pow here. HOWEVER if I have a little bit of a blue hand after a day of shredding with WARM HANDS? I don't really care. They're super warm gloves. Hestra really makes a great glove. They're soft, warm, and durable. I'd recommend them to women especially. (all those of you with "poor circulation" -- you're not the only one... this glove is warm)

I have been loyal to Reusch for years as they have always made the best quality and warmest ski glove I've ever used. This Hestra is a much more supple product. Very comfortable, perhaps not quite as warm as a Reusch but excellent for all but the coldest days. I'm not a big fan of the wide elastic velcro wrist strap as it adds a step to removing/putting on the glove. An the strap generally does not lay flat when it is secured. But that's really a minor annoyance as compared to the comfort.

This has become my everyday glove for Utah skiing. When temps drop below 0, I opt for my heavier mitts and on spring days, the yellow color tends to bleed through to my hands...But, every other day I sport the Hestra ski crosses. What really rockets these to 4 stars is there dexterity, there low profile rocks! Dealing with zippers, using your phone/ ipod, I am even able to write while wearing these gloves.

Go with Roner on this one...keyword is lightweight. This is an excellent quality glove that looks, fits and feels great, but probably not an ‘all weather’ type. Dexterous as hell, they should be good for outdoor Nintendo use down to 25-30 degrees. Unfortunately, since I don’t get mine for free, I traded in for the extra warmth of the Stoic. Sorry Hestra, send some freebies and I’ll rep the shit out of these!

Hestra Hestra Hestra... There's no other glove company out there that represents quality in their products. Not only do they make quality but they ensure it. This glove withstands the weather quite well and suffers through the abuse of daily patrol work. I use their leather balm on their gloves to keep them in prime condition and sealed from the elements. A great product all around.

I love these gloves! I have used them while ski patrolling here in Utah and they did great. There was only one time that they got wet and that was when I was handling ropes while pulling toboggans all day. They keep my hands warm and they make it easy to handle small items without having take them off; a great range of motion.

Comfortable but not tough enough. The leather started ripping after just a few days. Probably fine for resort riders, but they didn't last on the sled. Marmot Work Glove is a better choice.

I had the XCR previously - lost one so tried this one as a less expensive (on sale) alternative. The feel is nice and this would be a decent glove for sub freezing dry weather to about 20 degrees. I used this in warmer weather, the red color dye soaked unto my white ski pants and left a stain. Not a big deal but I would not buy this glove again. It soaked in wet weather and the leather color dye is not worth the hassle - go with the XCR Short -