Best winter gloves

Top pick: Outdoor Research Flurry Sensor Gloves — the best all-round winter glove here. Warm enough for cold commutes and dog walks, light enough to keep in a coat pocket, with a silicone palm grip and touchscreen-friendly fingers so you're not pulling them off to answer your phone.

Who the others suit:

• Rab Baltoro — the serious cold-weather choice: PrimaLoft Gold insulation and a leather palm for shoveling, skiing and long days outside.
• The North Face Sierra Etip — fleece-lined and soft, best for milder days and everyday errands.
• Carhartt Waterproof Insulated — tough, grippy work gloves for snow clearing and outdoor jobs.
• Hestra Heli — a premium leather ski glove if you want one pair to last seasons.
• Trailmaker — a cheap spare pair to keep in the car.
• Outdoor Research Prevail Heated — battery-powered warmth for hands that go numb in the cold.