The Best Ski Gloves & Socks for 2025 (plus why thick socks don't keep your feet warmer)
The Ski Podcast22 Nov 2024

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)

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)

This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has very kindly 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 at ellis-brigham.com where you can buy online now.

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Adam Matthews: "Love the podcast. Many thanks for all the content! I’ve especially enjoyed episodes with Al about kit."

Colin: “Goggles and Helmets was another great podcast. I use Zeiss anti-fog spray for my glasses to stop them fogging up while skiing."

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Andrew Brannan: "Through your podcast I blagged a Snow Show ticket for my daughter who is studying down in London. She met Dave Ryding, our household hero. Unbelievable, really can't thank you enough.”

Paul Bond: “Thanks for the Helmet & Googles episode with Al’s expert reviews. I went to Ellis Brigham, good service. Got home to a comment of ‘What? More ski kit?’

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