Hestra Falt Guide Glove - Brown/Black

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  I bought these gloves to replace a pair of Hestra Army Heliski gloves, which after 25 years of use have worn through in places. They have done over 400 days on the snow and have worked out much better value than the Gore-tex gloves which my wife likes, they seemed to fall to bits after a few years. I haven't worn my new gloves yet, aside from the Scottish Highlands in winter it's hard to see them being relevant to the UK. They are magnificent gloves though, without doubt the best I have ever seen. The workmanship is amazing, with not a stitch out of place. The inners have different material on the backs and the palms, and look like they will be warm, they even have little loops for hanging up for drying. The supply of leather balm that came with them isn't really enough to fully treat them, you will need either a tin of the rather expensive Hestra gunk to treat them, or the much cheaper option of Wheeler's Leather Balm. These gloves are of the same sort of quality you often find lift attendants and the piste patrol using. I have no doubt they will be excellent for skiing, they will last for many years and they look amazing.  

  Alex

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  I bought the Fält Guide Gloves just under one month ago, and they have been superb in the prolonged winter in Denmark this year. Quality is second to none, as is comfort. They are very warm, without beeing 'thick' and clumsy. I would like to ad, that the service and info level from RayMears is equally good.  

  Jacob Wiese

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  Ordered these from Canada, they arrived within a week, they feel great, soft and flexible. We’ve only had -22 since they arrived they kept my hands warm and I was able to do my normal tasks with ease.  

  John B Pears

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  Easily worth the money. The quality is excellent, service as to be expected from Woodlore, the John Lewis of the outdoor world! Gloves have excellent cold stopping power, They are soft, flexible and dexterity is good. They are not as built as they may look online. I opted for a size medium aka 8. Usually with gloves, I take a size 9 but figured the wool liners will compress and the leather will give over a period of time. Pricey, but cheaper through this site. I'm not expecting to purchase another pair of gloves for a very long time. Keep the leather in tip top condition and I see no reason the won't last a life time. Sometimes leather will tighten if exposed to heat, just take care of them and I figure they with be a companion for life!  

  Ant B

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  My friend has had a pair of these for a while and I've been considering getting my own for some time. Really glad I got them. Very comfortable and lovely and warm.  

  Richard Dalton

  6 of 37

  Warm, durable and so much more comfortable than synthetic gloves. I have used them quite a bit in the last cold snap and they give great grip. They’re not waterproof (nor are they claimed to be) but they cope well with snow melt and some rain. One observation is about the sizing. I think they come up small. I measured my hands as described and came out as a comfortable 10. They fit snugly but I might go up to the size 11 for any other Hestra order I place, there there will be some. Quality is excellent.  

  Tim Harries

  7 of 37

  A well made high quality product. Very warm gloves but still give you mobility in your hands. If looked after these will last a very long time. The removable liner makes airing them very easy. If you are doing lots of work in the snow I would recommend spare liners, I do need to say that these will get very wet inside if you handle snow with them they are not waterproof at all. The wool liner does keep you warm even when wet. These are not sold as water proof gloves so I am not being critical. Overall well worth the money.  

  Julian Grail

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  When I received theses Hestra Falt Guide Gloves I was immediately impressed on how well they were made. The combination of Goat Skin and Leather is fantastic. The attention to detail is first class and I’m sure these gloves will last me for many years. Fantastically warm too and the fit for me is perfect. Best gloves I have ever owned and worth every penny. Highly recommended and the service from Woodlore is first class.  

  Ian A Whale

  9 of 37

  Awesome bit of kit! They are a bit chunky but nothing like ski gloves and they definitely do what gloves are meant to do and keep your hands warm (warm is an understatement). They also look good and are made to last. The removable inner is brilliant as it allows you to wash it or dry the gloves quicker. My only fault is that the carabina hole doesn't fit a proper carabina through it but that's hardly important. Overall these gloves are brilliant and well worth the money. The fact that they are designed by a Swedish survival expert and endorsed by a British one says it all.  

  Joe Karakousis

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  A king amongst gloves. Hard wearing and very warm.  

  Douglas Brown