The final issue I've had is that when the gloves are brand new, they sorta suck. These gloves reward abuse. They don't have fancy articulated fingers so when they're new and stiff, the feel and dexterity isn't great. That said, after a bit of use they mold to your hands pretty well, the leather softens up and they become super, super comfortable.

Warmth wise, they're my version of perfect - a bit to warm on the way up (mitigated by that great breathability) and then not quite warm enough on the way down. The result is that I wear them all day, every day.

With respect to dexterity, what can I say - they just can't touch my super expensive mountaineering gloves. For ice climbing or dexterity intensive work I'm still using purpose built stuff, but for skiing? These are perfect. Pole feel is solid, you can work the buckles on your boots and I can even take photos on my SLR.

Durability

I used one set almost all season as my go to pair. They're discolored from waterproofing and getting dirty, but other than that they're pretty much new. The insulation has stayed warm despite being soaked and dried. The leather has only a couple of minor skuffs in it and they are more comfortable than when the season started.

I've treated them a few times with Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather which definitely helps keep the leather from saturating and I'm hoping extends their useful life at the same time.

The Dirtbag Bottom Line

$27.

Twenty seven dollars.

Why did you even read this? Just go order a set.

They don't have the gauntlets I like, they don't have removable liners and they aren't even totally waterproof - but what they are is warm, comfortable, durable as hell and even have solid dexterity. They do what you need a ski glove to do for day missions and you can get two sets to get you through the weekend for less than one set of just about any other glove out there. This is the best gear discovery I've made in ages and I'm downright embarrassed it took me this long to drink the Kinco koolaide.