The Best Winter Gloves for Women to Buy Before It's Too Late

We updated this article in January 2023 to include new picks researched and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. Our new best overall winter gloves for women are from the North Face.

As temperatures drop, the right winter gear is essential to staying warm and accessories like winter hats, scarves and gloves are a must, especially when our extremities — our hands and feet — typically get cold first. After you've found the perfect winter coat and boots, it's time to pick out a great pair of winter gloves or mittens, especially if you're looking forward to upcoming snowball fights or planning a trip to the slopes. But whether you're after traditional ski mittens, everyday options or even heated gloves, it can be hard to know which will actually keep you warm and comfortable this winter; that's where we come in.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab is constantly evaluating cold weather gear, from outdoor apparel to footwear, including the best winter coats, down jackets and fleece-lined leggings as well as the warmest socks for your best winter boots and best winter hats, to find the best options available to help you stay warm as it gets colder outdoors. Our analysts assess materials, construction, fit and design and work with consumer testers for to collect feedback and data on real-life performance and durability. To find the best winter gloves for women, we considered styles from top-performing brands in our winter apparel tests, personal favorites from our product experts and popular styles online with rave reviews.

Our top picks:

Read on for more tips on how to find the warmest winter gloves. Looking to stock up on more winter accessories? Our guides on the best winter hats and warmest socks are a great place to start.