REASONS TO BUY
Inexpensive for Gore-tex
Warm
Water resistant
REASONS TO AVOID
Not very durable
Very poor dexterity
Gordini GTX Storm Glove - Women's Review
A household name brand, these gloves are a simple resort-oriented option with a Gore-tex liner
Credit: Gordini
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Our Verdict
The Gordini GTX Storm Glove is a basic resort-oriented glove. It shines at keeping fingers warm and dry in lower exertion situations. The lofty insulation, bulky fleece liner, and Gore-tex insert are great for long lift-accessed days. This glove leaves something to be desired dexterity-wise, as its insulation is not so thoughtfully located. We also found some signs of instability in its construction. But, if you need a glove that will perform well weekend to weekend with moderate use, this is a well-priced option that will keep you warm and dry.
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| Awards |  Best Overall Women's Ski Glove |  Best Bang for Your Buck Women's Glove | Best Bang for Your Buck Women's Mitten | Best for a Tight Budget | |
| Price | $52.45 at Evo Compare at 2 sellers | $89 List Check Price at Backcountry | $26.93 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $65 List Check Price at Backcountry | $25 List $17.95 at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | A simple and warm resort-oriented option, this simple glove gets the job done at a good price | These well-made gloves provided warmth and protection in a wide variety of conditions | A versatile and high value glove for use on and off the ski hill | These cozy mittens offer high level warmth without breaking the bank | A simple budget-friendly, fairly warm glove that falls a bit short in terms of comfort and dexterity |
| Rating Categories | Gordini GTX Storm G... | Outdoor Research Re... | Dakine Camino | The North Face Mont... | Tough Outfitters Xp... |
| Warmth (25%) | |||||
| Dexterity (25%) | |||||
| Water Resistance (25%) | |||||
| Construction Quality (15%) | |||||
| Features (10%) | |||||
| Specifications | Gordini GTX Storm G... | Outdoor Research Re... | Dakine Camino | The North Face Mont... | Tough Outfitters Xp... |
| Waterproof Material | Gore-Tex waterproof insert | 2L recycled polyester with Gore-Tex insert | Nylon shell (black part), Hoxton (75% nylon, 25% polyester) DWR treatment | 100% recycled polyester, Non-PFC DWR | DWR-nylon, synthetic leather |
| Insulation Type | Megaloft synthetic insulation | EnduraLoft 100% polyester | 110/350g high loft synthetic insulation | Heatseeker Eco insulation | SummitLoft polyester insulation |
| Palm Material | CLUTCH recycled snythetic leather | Synthetic Diamond PU grip | Goat leather | Faux leather | Synthetic leather |
| Inner Glove Material (if applicable) | n/a | n/a | 150g tricot, 100% polyester | n/a | n/a |
| Double or Single Construction? | Single | Single | Double | Single | Single |
| Gauntlet or Cuff | Gauntlet | Gauntlet | Gauntlet | Gauntlet | Gauntlet |
| Special features | Shell material and Gore-Tex insert are bluesign approved, textured palm and fingers, zippered handwarmer pocket, wrist leash | Removable leash, wrist cinch, vent, touchscreen compatible | Goggle wipe on thumb, touch screen compatible liners, removable wrist leash | Wrist leash, adjustable, back-of-hand fleece inserts | Wrist strap, removable leash |
| Nose Wipe | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fit | True to size | True to size | Fits slightly small, size up if you're unsure | True to size | Fits large (unisex sizing) |
Our Analysis and Test Results
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
The Gordini is a tried and true resort oriented classic.
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.
The plush and fluffy fleece liner of the Gordini is inviting, although a little bulky and not very breathable.
Credit: Jacqueline Kearney
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.
Water began to soak into the suede-like material on the back of the glove near the zipper in our controlled dunk test.
Credit: Jacqueline Kearney
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.
Water tended to smear over the surface of the Gordini GTX Storm instead of beading off. Luckily, the Gore-tex insert proved to be a good second layer of defense.
Credit: Jacqueline Kearney
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.
Here you can see how the gloves pack bulk around each finger. We assure these are the correct size for our tester and fit properly on the inside.
Credit: Jacqueline Kearney
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.
The padding on the back of these glove provides extra structure, but we are not convinced about the security of stitching or materials in the synthetic palm of this glove.
Credit: Jacqueline Kearney
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.
The Gordini GTX Storm beginning to show warping and wear at the stitching on the palm.
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.
A classic Gordini back of hand, hand warmer zipper pocket. Very functional and definitely added an extra layer of heat on this cold chairlift.
Credit: Jacqueline Kearney
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.
The Gordini GTX Storm is an adequate choice for most chairlift oriented skiing.
Credit: Jacqueline Kearney
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.
The Gordini GTX Storm is an appropriately priced glove for the piste-oriented skier.
—Jacqueline Kearney
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