“Not all material is made equal,” Richardson says. “It might be the coziest inner fabric ever, but if the outer material isn’t water- and wind-resistant, you will find yourself in the lodge before lunch, warming your hands by the fire.”

The best way to have a high-performance ski glove is to make sure it has a multi-system layer of insulation. The Fission SV Glove does just that. The outer layer is known as the Fortius 1.0, a hybrid nylon-elastane fabric that offers excellent 4-way stretch and is also permeable, so it helps with moisture management. The Fission glove then adds a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex insert for complete weather protection. It tops it off with a double-layer premium goat leather, ensuring maximum durability.

The next layer is Primaloft Silver and Gold insulation, offering ultimate warmth-to-weight ratio. Lastly, it’s finished with Octa Loft insulation for next-of-skin lining, making it easy to put the gloves on and off. When it comes to premium ski gloves, you can’t get better than how Arc’teryx makes ’em.