How to Find the Best Kids Ski Gloves
There are certain things you need to look for when buying a pair of kids ski gloves, whether for skiing, snowboarding or just building snowmen in the back yard. Most importantly, the gloves should be designed to keep little hands warm and dry.
Over the elbow styles are good for this. The L-Bow Solid Gloves for kids come in three sizes (to it ages 4 to 14) and priced between $13.00 and $18.95 at Amazon.
Beneficial extra features include reflecting labels for improved visibility. In addition, this range encourages kids to dress themselves as they put these gloves on last, leaving their hands free to zip up jackets, pull on boots etc.
The SnowStoppers STAY-ON range (including the medium nylon mittens which are made to fit kids of age 3 upwards and are available in black and fuchsia; prices start at $12.90 at Amazon) features a snowstopper sleeve that prevents snow from getting inside the glove. They are waterproof with Thinsulate insulation and testers find that they stay on kids’ hands better than some other ranges.
Another quality range of kids ski gloves is the Lands’ End Kids’ Sport Squall Glove (medium and large sizes; three different colors; retailing at $14.99 on www.amazon.com).
A highlight of this glove is its adjustable feature – you simply pull the cord upwards to tighten and downwards to loosen. The soft fleece interior gives extra comfort.
For a mitten style rather than a glove with fingers, the Columbia Sportswear Chippewa II mitten comes in one size (to fit 0-18 months) and is available at Amazon, priced between $4.04 and $13.00. They are available in a wide range of colors and patterns. They have a zippered cuff for easy adjustment and a Polyurethane leatherette palm for grip.
The Winter Warm-Up range includes kids ski gloves for toddlers and older children and includes a wide variety of bright colors. Prices start at $7.90 at www.amazon.com. With an adjustable Velcro wrist strap and a knitted rib cuff, they are a good, affordable basic kids glove range.
When you are buying winter gloves for your kids, take them to the mall or department store and try on a few different styles and brands until you find one that fits well and feels comfortable. You may then want to look online to see what the best price you can find is.
Many online retailers offer decent discounts all year round, so there are many opportunities for a bargain without sacrificing quality and durability.