Hestra Vertical Cut Freeride 3 Finger Gloves

Three fingers share one warm chamber in the Hestra Vertical Cut Freeride 3 Finger Gloves, while your index finger stays free for poles and zippers. It is a short, lightly padded leather freeride glove with a removable insulated liner, splitting the difference between a mitten's warmth and a glove's control on cold, dry snow days.

Why we like it:

The removable liner has individual fingers inside the three-finger shell, so you get lobster warmth without your fingers swimming around. It's a great setup for skiers whose fingers go numb in a regular five-finger.

Features and Functions:

The backhand is a woven stretch polyester that blocks wind, sheds water and breathes, with shock-absorbing foam across the knuckles. The palm is treated cowhide with reinforcements in wear zones. Inside, a removable fleece liner filled with G-Loft synthetic insulation keeps working when damp and dries quickly. There is no waterproof membrane, so this build suits colder, drier conditions. A neoprene cuff with a hook-and-loop closure tucks under the sleeve, and the kit includes wrist leashes, a cuff puller and a carabiner.

Fit and Sizing:

Short, snug cuff that runs under a jacket sleeve, no gauntlet. The three-finger shell gives the hand a warmer, slightly roomier feel than the five-finger version.

Bottom Line:

The warmer Vertical Cut option for freeriders with cold hands who still want a short cuff and a free index finger.