The Best Ski Gloves & Socks for 2025 (plus why thick socks don't keep your feet warmer)

In our fifth of this winter’s equipment specials, Iain is joined by equipment expert Al Morgan to look at two vital areas of your winter wardrobe – ski gloves and socks.

Previous episodes in this series have included the Best Skis, Ski Boots, Jackets and Helmets and Goggles for winter 2025. 

This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham.
Ellis Brigham are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com where you can buy online now.

SHOW NOTES

Try before you buy (3:00)
If you’re a skier, go grab a ski pole (4:30)
Glove v. mitt v. lobster claw (6:00)
How does sizing work for gloves? (8:30)
Will my glove work with a touch screen? (9:30)
Will wearing a liner keep your hands warm? (10:45)
What is a ‘Shell mitt’? (12:00)
What is the little strip of fabric across the back of one finger on each glove for?
Wool is sustainable, natural and works (15:00)
Smartwool are collecting old socks and reclaiming yarn (15:30)
For snowboarding gloves, head to The Snowboard Asylum (16:30)
Tube socks! (32:30)
Do thicker socks keep your feet warmer? (34:00)
Is natural better than synthetic fibres? (35:15)

THE BEST SKI GLOVES FOR 2025 (17:00)

• Therm-ic Heat Boot Boost Glove (men and women), £300 (18:00)
  The ultimate in warmth
• Black Diamond Guide Gore-Tex glove, £160 (19:45)
  If you want the best in foul weather protection for big powder days, the Guide is hard to beat
• Hestra Fall Line Women’s Glove, £120 (22:16)
  The white women’s glove looks stunning
• Reusch Storm R-Tex XT Men’s Glove, £100 (23:45)
  Traditional racing-inspired ski glove aesthetic with foam knuckle and finger protection
• Salomon Propeller Gore-Tex gloves, £75 (25:00)
  A superb unisex glove with a clean aesthetic, for piste and all-mountain skiing
• The North Face Montana Kids Ski Gloves, £45 (26:00)
  Gives kids superb hand protection and features you often don’t get on kids’ gloves

Ellis Brigham’s Choice (28:30)

Harry Cavill is Ellis Brigham’s Glove buyer. She chose the Men’s Hestra Army Leather GTX Glove and the Women’s Reusch Cozy Down Mitt.

THE BEST SKI SOCKS FOR 2025 (36:30)

• Therm-ic Powersocks Set - Heat Fusion+ S-pack 1400 BT - £280 (36:45)
  If you suffer from cold feet, these are a total blessing
• Smartwool Targeted Cushion Women's Ski Socks - £28 (39:30)
  Padding where you want a little extra protection, but still thin, so they work in well-fitted, snug boots.
• Sidas SUREfit Ski Sock - £25 (40:15)
  Padding for the shin, toes and heel, in a specific right and left anatomy.
   
• Ellis Brigham Wintersport Ski Socks - Twin Pack - £20 (41:00)
  Two pairs of socks for less than one of the others above. Outstanding value.

This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has very kindly been made possible by El