Are these gloves waterproof?

No. They are not water resistant or water repellent, so they suit dry cold rather than rain or wet snow.

Do the fingertips work with a touchscreen?

Yes. The gloves are touchscreen compatible, so you can use a phone without removing them.

What are they made of?

A recycled polyester fleece back and outer, a palm of recycled polyester, elastane and merino wool, and a merino wool lining.

How should I wash them?

Machine wash and tumble dry low. Avoid high heat, which can shrink the wool blend.

Are they warm enough for deep winter?

They handle cold, dry days well. For deep cold or long exposure, wear them as a liner under a shell glove.

Yes. Silicone grippers on the palm help with poles, tools and phones.

Where is the Smartwool Active Fleece Glove cheapest?

At Al's Sporting Goods, for $36.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Smartwool Active Fleece Glove?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Al's Sporting Goods, Smartwool.

Smartwool Active Fleece Glove

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Smartwool Active Fleece Glove

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Lowest price today: $36.00 at Al's Sporting Goods (checked Nov 14, 2026).
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Our take on the Smartwool Active Fleece Glove

The Smartwool Active Fleece Glove is a unisex cold-weather glove built around merino wool: a merino-blend palm and merino lining against a recycled polyester fleece back. It adds silicone grip on the palm, reflective elements and touchscreen-compatible fingertips. It is not water resistant or water repellent, so it suits dry cold rather than wet snow. Rivals at this level often add a waterproof membrane; this one trades that for breathable wool warmth and a soft fleece feel.

Best forDry cold-weather runs and hikesCommuters who need touchscreen fingertipsShoppers who prefer merino wool next to skinLayering under a shell in deep cold

Pros

Merino lining and merino-blend palm for warmth and odor control
Silicone grippers on the palm for holding poles, tools or a phone
Touchscreen-compatible fingertips
Reflective elements for low-light visibility
Recycled polyester back and outer
Machine washable and tumble dry low

Cons

Not water resistant or water repellent
Fleece back can feel bulky for fine tasks
Merino and wool blends wear faster with heavy abrasion
Limited warmth in deep, dry cold without a liner

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Smartwool Active Fleece Glove price history

Lowest price we've seen: $36.00 on Nov 14 at Al's Sporting Goods. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 14.

What reviewers say

4.4 / 568 ratings

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings. Owners like the warmth, the soft merino lining and the touchscreen fingertips; the main complaint is that the gloves are not weatherproof.

What people mention

WarmthPraisedOwners say the merino lining keeps hands warm in cold, dry conditions.
TouchscreenPraisedReviewers report the fingertips work on phones without taking the gloves off.
GripPraisedThe silicone palm grippers are called out for holding poles and tools.
Water resistanceCriticisedBuyers note the gloves soak through in wet snow or rain.
BulkMixedSome find the fleece back bulky for fine tasks like tying laces.
DurabilityCriticisedA few owners report wear at the fingertips with heavy use.

About the Smartwool Active Fleece Glove

The Smartwool Active Fleece Glove is a full-finger, unisex glove for adults, made for cold weather adventures. The outer and back are recycled polyester. The lining is merino wool with a fleece insulation type.

The palm combines recycled polyester, elastane and merino wool, with silicone grippers for grip. The fingertips are touchscreen compatible, and reflective elements are included. The glove is not water resistant or water repellent, and it is not heated.

Outer material: Recycled polyester
Back material: Recycled polyester
Palm material: Recycled polyester, elastane, merino wool
Lining: Merino wool
Insulation: Fleece lining, merino wool
Finger length: Full finger
Grip: Silicone grippers
Touchscreen: Compatible
Reflective: Reflective elements
Water resistance: Not water resistant, not water repellent
Heated: No
Use: Cold weather adventures
Gender: Unisex
Age group: Adult
Care: Tumble dry low

Specifications

Outer Material: Recycled Polyester
Palm Material: Recycled Polyester, Elastane, Merino Wool
Lining Material: Merino Wool
Back Material: Recycled polyester
Alpha Size: XS, L, M, XL
Gender: Unisex
Age Group: Adult

Questions and answers

Are these gloves waterproof?: No. They are not water resistant or water repellent, so they suit dry cold rather than rain or wet snow.
Do the fingertips work with a touchscreen?: Yes. The gloves are touchscreen compatible, so you can use a phone without removing them.
What are they made of?: A recycled polyester fleece back and outer, a palm of recycled polyester, elastane and merino wool, and a merino wool lining.
How should I wash them?: Machine wash and tumble dry low. Avoid high heat, which can shrink the wool blend.
Are they warm enough for deep winter?: They handle cold, dry days well. For deep cold or long exposure, wear them as a liner under a shell glove.
Do they have grip?: Yes. Silicone grippers on the palm help with poles, tools and phones.
Where is the Smartwool Active Fleece Glove cheapest?: At Al's Sporting Goods, for $36.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Smartwool Active Fleece Glove?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings.
Where can I buy the Smartwool Active Fleece Glove?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Al's Sporting Goods, Smartwool.