I’m always a bit leery when a manufacturer claims its product is completely waterproof – unless that product happens to be a snow tire I suppose. Pool liners, rubber boots, rain jackets, a roof – I’ve owned them all and every single one eventually succumbed to the persistent intrusion of H2O. So when I received the Boldog Gloves by Mountain Hardwear and read the packaging that claimed its “OutDry waterproof technology provides a fully waterproof and windproof laminated outershell” I immediately scoffed and headed for the sink. Sure enough, after 10 minutes of submersion in ice water up to the wrist, my right hand was still warm and dry in the glove. It was also incredibly comfortable: whatever Mountain Hardwear uses to line the inside of these things feels like velvety soft lamb’s ears. What I was most surprised by, though, was how tight the gloves were – an extra-large barely fit my hand and I normally swim in a large. It wasn’t until I got out of the kitchen, though, and took the Boldogs skiing that I fully appreciated their value. These are a durable, waterproof, warm and utilitarian pair of gloves that are excellent whether you’re skinning up the back 40 or hurtling down the resort runs.

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