The first resorts have already set their opening dates: in Cervinia the lifts restart on 24 October, in Zermatt on 1 November, Glacier 3000 (CH) on 7 November, the Corvatsch on 21 November and finally Courmayeur on 28 November. You start thinking about days on the slopes, and a very specific feeling comes back to mind: fingers going numb around the pole after the second chairlift. Anyone looking for leather ski gloves almost always starts with a simple question: what to wear on your hands to stay warm without losing sensitivity.
Why choose leather ski gloves?
Quality leather follows the hand. With use it adapts to its shape, and between palm and pole there remains a soft, supple layer that transmits your grip. The hand feels what it holds, and every movement stays precise even after hours at altitude. That is why we have been working leather for the snow for decades.
The leathers we select for skiing are treated to withstand water and snow. When the gloves get wet, simply let them dry naturally, away from radiators and heaters: this way the leather keeps its softness and elasticity. The Restelli ski collection also includes models with a Hipora® membrane, for added protection from moisture and wind.
Deer, nappa or peccary: how do they perform on snow?
Deer leather has a soft yet resistant surface, with its natural grain left visible. It is an elastic leather that improves with use and offers a secure grip on the poles. In the art. 996/O gloves, the deer leather is treated to be water-repellent and paired with a full opossum fur lining, with a close-ribbed elastic wrist and a logo side zip.
Nappa has a smooth, compact surface and a soft hand: it is the leather for those who love a clean line, from the slopes to the village. The art. 269/NO gloves pair it with an opossum lining, with saddle stitching, elastic at the wrist, a logo side zip and an embroidered logo.
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