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Black Diamond’s Guide Glove is legendary among skiers and snowboarders for its impressive warmth and durability in a beautifully designed package. The glove is completely waterproof with a Gore-Tex insert and competitively warm, too. Inside its very tough nylon and leather exterior, the Black Diamond features a removable liner glove packed with PrimaLoft Gold insulation and a plush wool and fleece interior. You also get foam padding at the knuckles for added impact protection, which is a nice addition for hard-charging riders. For top-notch durability and warmth for cold hands and frigid conditions, the Guide Glove is hard to beat.

The downside to all this material is that the Black Diamond can take some time to break in. Even after a few years of consistent use, ours still lacks the flexibility that you get right out of the box with a synthetic design. What’s more, you’ll need to take care with leather: To maintain waterproofing, we recommend routinely treating it with a Nikwax product or Sno-Seal wax. But for those who love leather’s dexterity, durability, and feel, this is a small compromise to make. And if you’re partial to snowboarding brands, Burton makes a similar glove in their [ak] Gore-Tex Guide ($135), but you’ll sacrifice a bit of protection with the undercuff design.See the Men's Black Diamond Guide Gloves  See the Women's Black Diamond Guide Gloves

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