The 17 best winter gloves, from windproof running gloves to classy leather pairs

The Moshi Digits Touchscreen gloves have been getting rave reviews for their true touchscreen compatibility at all 10 fingertips, along with their minimalist looks and ability to keep your hands warm. These unisex knit gloves combine high-tech conductive fiber with a soft, warm micro-fleece interior. They only come in three sizes but are stretchy enough to fit onto larger hands.

Fleece gloves are an excellent winter companion for their freedom of movement, warmth, and softness. The North Face improves on this with touchscreen compatibility, a silicon gripper print on the palm, and nylon over the knuckles and fingers for added durability. They're also super soft and are made from 300-weight fleece (that's a high count!) that can handle cold winter weather.

Patagonia's Synchilla Fleece Gloves are great all-around winter gloves made from 100% recycled polyester fleece (making them environmentally friendly) and are lightweight but still keep you warm in chilly weather. They have abrasion-resistant material where you need it most, are touchscreen compatible at the thumb and forefinger, and have elastic at the wrists to keep the cold and moisture out. The Synchilla Fleece Gloves come in three colorways, including a unique abstract design called "Climbing Trees Ikat: New Navy", and are available in both adult's and kid's sizes.

Lands' End has been around since the 1960s when it began selling sailing equipment before pivoting to apparel and earning a reputation for quality products at a decent price. The company's Men's Squall Waterproof Gloves are made from tough, waterproof nylon with a grippy fabric on the palms, and a warm fleece interior. It's basically the brand's classic Squall Jacket, but for your hands.

Eddie Bauer knows the outdoors. The company, which has been around for more than 100 years, was the first to patent a quilted down coat, so the brand has an authentic reputation for quality outdoor gear. The Radiator Fleece Gloves are made from a stretchy fleece that's lightweight but still has plenty of warming power, especially when combined with their layer of Thinsulate, a synthetic down. The gloves are also touchscreen-compatible and come in both men's and women's sizes.

Give'r 4 Season Gloves are some of the best winter gloves around whether you're on the slopes, chopping wood, or yanking a log out of the fire (yes, you can apparently do that with these gloves). They're made from wax-coated heavy-duty leather, have a waterproof membrane, and are insulated with 40 grams of Thinsulate. These unisex gloves are ruggedly good-looking and breathable so you can look good and feel good no matter what you get up to in them.

Sometimes you need to bring out the big guns when winter weather becomes unrelenting. The unisex Snow Deer Waterproof Heated Gloves are definitely big guns against the cold. They're made from a combination of lambskin and polyester, have an adjustable temperature setting (low, medium, high), and the battery power lasts up to 6.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to ski or shovel the sidewalk. The heating element gets the fingers and back of the hands warm in only 30 seconds, according to the company, and they're wind and waterproof, too.

Smartwool, an outdoor industry innovator that turned merino wool into the beloved performance fabric it is today, may be best known for its socks, but it also makes fantastic running gloves. The Merino Fleece Training Glove — like the brand's socks — is moisture-wicking, warm, soft, and naturally antimicrobial, making them perfect for winter runs or other physical activities. They also feature silicone grippers on the palm and fingers to keep a grip on your ski pole or snow shovel. These aren't 100 percent wool, but a poly-wool-elastane blend for better finger mobility and durability.

The Gore Windstoppers are my winter running gloves. I've worn them over the last two winters — soon to be three — and my hands have stayed dry and warm during my morning runs in New York's Hudson Valley where winters can be pretty brutal.

Featuring Gore-Tex's Infinium Windstopper technology, these gloves are especially windproof, as the name suggests, but are also water-resistant, and very breathable. The proprietary technology uses a thin material with billions of pores that are 900 times larger than water vapor molecules, which prevents wind from getting in, but allows moisture from sweat vapor to easily get out.

These unisex gloves are light, especially considering how well they keep your hands warm, fit snugly, and have reflective details if you're into evening runs.

British heritage brand Barbour has been making rugged and handsome country wear for more than 120 years. Their Newbrough Tartan Gloves combine buttery-soft leather with a striking wool tartan on the back of the glove that takes them to the next level style-wise. These gloves aren't just eye candy — they're waterproof, rugged, and warm.

You're probably already familiar with Shinola through the company's stellar watches, but the brand also collaborates with several heritage brands, including Geier Glove Company, on some amazing products you don't wear on your wrist. This renowned Washington State brand has been around since the 1920s. This collab takes the best of both brands and creates a timeless unisex deerskin glove with a synthetic lining for an extra layer of warmth while still maintaining a slim silhouette. Durable yet elegant, the gloves feature Shinola's signature rivet at the bottom hem. They come in three gorgeous colorways and are available in half sizes, so they — yes — fit like a glove.

Sometimes you just want a classic and the L.L.Bean unisex Katahdin Gloves are exactly that. They have a retro feel with throwback colorways that feature a stylized image of Maine's highest mountain, Mount Katahdin. Pair them with the Katahdin Pom Hat, and a puffer jacket, and you'll nail that nostalgic 80s vibe.

Jeniulet Men's Winter Gloves are budget-friendly and still offer a prodigious amount of protection from winter weather with six layers of fabric and fleece to keep the wind and snow out and the warmth in even when it gets down to -30 degrees. They are touchscreen-compatible and have good gripping power thanks to the leather on the palms. For the price, these are hard to beat. One note of caution: according to customers, these gloves run large.

Carhartt wins in the men's category as well. Whether you're shoveling snow or just playing in it, these gloves will keep the moisture out, keep the heat in, and wick away sweat thanks to a breathable membrane. Your hands stay warm and dry even if you're really exerting yourself and working up a lather. They feature a removable waterproof liner, a soft fleece cuff with an adjustable strap to keep moisture out, and extra gripping power on the palm and fingers. And like all the brand's products, they're built to last.

The Norrona Trollveggen Gore-Tex Gloves have you covered for all your winter sports adventures, whether you're skiing, hiking, or even ice climbing. The outer shell is made from a combination of durable goat leather and Cordura ripstop fabric with a waterproof Gore-Tex liner and 130 grams of PrimaLoft insulation. The inside is lined in warm, soft wool. These unisex gloves from the storied Norwegian brand are water and windproof while still being breathable, and come in a wide range of sizes so you should be able to find a perfect fit.

My wife, a longtime skier, swears by Marmot and she's both a gearhead and very choosy. The BTU gloves are gauntlet-style (meaning they extend past the wrist for more protection from the elements), waterproof, breathable, and warm thanks to the high-loft fleece lining and Thermal R insulation. They have a good weight-to-warmth ratio, a removable waterproof liner, and even include an absorbent nose wipe for when there's no Kleenex around.

Hestra, another old-school Scandinavian brand, makes some of the best winter gloves available. The company's Fall Line Gloves are crafted from supple but ultra-durable goat leather in the Chrome Free colorway (and cowhide in the other colorways) and were born for skiing and snowboarding. They have external seams, so your hands are more comfortable, but this design also helps with gripping your ski poles. The gloves feature neoprene cuffs to prevent moisture from seeping in and staying in place in case you have a yard sale on the slopes.

No matter what you throw at the Fall Line Gloves, they will give you years of use. The removable inserts have G Loft insulation, a synthetic down that's designed to keep its shape over time so your hands stay warm year after year. These are unisex and use European sizing, so be sure to follow the instructions for finding your perfect fit.