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7 Best Leather Gloves for Men
There are certain indispensable everyday carry items you shouldn’t step out the door without (your wallet and your watch, for one), but we here at WERD say you should round out your winter ensemble with one other must-have.
A pair of leather gloves seems to be one of those accessories you don’t realize you need until, well, your digits are freezing from the winter cold. By then, it’s too late – shop carefully this winter. And yet, like most of our favorite menswear essentials, there’s a tricky line to toe as you select the best pair of leather gloves on the market.
- Leather gloves are typically “form over function”. They’re not built for heavy-duty applications—you’d want a pair of work gloves for that. Leather gloves are intended to keep your hands warm while complementing your outfit.
- Warmth comes from within. While leather does provide some insulation, typically the leather used for gloves is thin enough to be supple and flexible—ergo, too thin to really keep your hands warm. That’s why so many leather gloves are lined with fabrics: fleece, Sherpa, blanket, Merino, cashmere, etc.
- “Leather” isn’t only cow-skin. Many leather gloves are made using sheep skin, lamb skin, deer skin, pig skin (suede), even synthetic “vegan leather” (a.k.a. polyurethane leather).
Those rugged, thick work gloves you trust on cold winter mornings in the garage aren’t quite as well-suited for the everyday – be it a dinner outing or your work commute – as more sleek, yet still warm, leather gloves.
With that baseline in mind, you should look for leather gloves that pair well with business casual attire, ideally in a versatile color like black or a deep brown (either should go with mostly anything in your wardrobe).
Added touches like thin wool interior lining or wool cuffs – with snaps at the wrist for a snug fit and maximum coverage – should round out your new favorite pair of winter gloves quite nicely.
Where to begin your search for a new accessories upgrade? Start with this WERD-approved list of the best leather gloves for men.
Between the tough sheepskin leather exterior and pure cashmere inner lining, these gloves wear tough but feel heavenly on your hands. The more you wear them, the more supple and comfortable they will become as they mold to the unique contours of your fingers and palms.
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Downholme Classic Leather Cashmere Lined Gloves
If you need a good pair of gloves or want a great gift for a man, these are an amazing choice.
The gloves are shipped in a gorgeous branded gift box, which makes the whole gift-giving process a lot easier. Whoever ends up using them, just know that these gloves will more than stand up to the rigors of daily life.
The sheepskin leather exterior is tough and durable, but will grow supple and flexible the more you use them. The leather will also develop a lovely patina with repeated use, so every scuff, scratch, and crease will only add to their unique look.
And once you feel that pure cashmere inner lining, you’ll wonder how they made this glove for such a low price.
ELMA Winter Leather Gloves
Bikers and car enthusiasts, these are the gloves for you. They’re cut specifically in the “driving gloves” style, meaning they’re slightly shorter on the cuff/lower hem so they display your watch (or smartwatch) clearly for all to see.
The combination of fleece and wool on the interior ensure that your hands stay warm even if you’re roaring down the road on a motorbike, and no wind will ever pierce the thick leather exterior. The gloves are specifically designed to wrap around a steering wheel or the handlebars of your bike, and stay securely in place on your hands over a long day of driving.
Take one look at that price tag, and you’ll agree they’re absolutely worth consideration.
Sullivan Deerskin Roper Lined Glove
The Sullivan Lined Glove is crafted in the classic “roper” style, the gloves typically used by cowboys to rope steer and herd cattle.
Made using American deerskin, it’s soft to the touch, very lightweight, but tough enough to be used as a work glove as well as a driving or motorcycle riding glove.
The natural abrasion resistance keeps it from breaking or wearing out, and the water-resistant properties of deerskin ensure it can stand up to rain, snow, or sleet. The inner lining makes it ideal for use from autumn to spring.
Every pair of gloves is made to order, cut and hand-sewn to your exact measurements for a precise, ultra-comfortable fit.
GIVE'R 4 Season Glove w/ Wax Coating
This pair of leather gloves can do it all—and I mean that literally. They’re stylish enough to pair with a business outfit, comfortable enough to wear around town, but tough enough that you can use them for manual labor and chores around the farm.
The sturdy leather is reinforced with a wax coating that adds both durability and waterproofing, then lined with 40g thinsulate to ensure your hands are shielded from the cold.
As if that wasn’t enough, the Hipora fabric used as the inner lining is waterproof, so your hands will stay dry in a downpour, but it’s breathable enough you won’t overheat or be plagued by sweaty palms. The more you use them, the more they will conform to the contours of your hands, until they feel like a second skin.
Shinola Deerskin Lined Gloves
Leather-working masters Shinola made a truly beautiful pair of gloves.
Thanks to the fleece lining, your hands will stay warm and protected all day long. All-natural bovine leather that will patina just the way you expect it to.
As handsome a pair as I’ve seen.
Overland Noble Cashmere-Lined Deerskin Leather Gloves
Overland is best-known for its sheepskin and deerskin products, so it’s no surprise that their deerskin gloves make it onto this list of the “best of the best”.
The deerskin is soft and beautifully supple, and will only grow more soft the more you use them. Your fingers will be in heaven cradled in the cashmere interior lining, which does an amazing job of protecting against both abrasion and the cold.
Take them walking in the countryside, strolling along the boardwalk, or out for a drive—your hands will thank you.
Aspinal of London Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves
Slide these gloves onto your hands, and there’s no winter chill that can touch you. The exterior is made with a sturdy and stylish napa leather, but it’s the cashmere interior lining that’s so game-changing.
Ultra-soft, breathable, and luxurious, it feels like a cloud against your skin and does an amazing job of trapping in warmth to protect against the cold. Wear them while driving, commuting, walking around town, or heading in and out of the office—they’re as versatile as they are stylish, and supremely comfortable to boot.
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