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SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves
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SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves

Item # 655208

$35.00

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Dry and warm go hand in hand! These SealSkinz waterproof gloves keep your hands dry without sacrificing dexterity.

  • Lightweight, waterproof gloves are also breathable and windproof
  • Seamless design with patented triple-layer process keeps water out, yet allows perspiration to be wicked away
  • Stretchy material clings to your hands for improved dexterity and full range of motion
  • Gripper dots on the palms add control and gripping power

Made in USA.

Item 655208

SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves Specs

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Shell fabricPolyester
GenderUnisex

SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves Customer Reviews

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SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex
 
1.9

(based on 22 reviews)

26%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great traction (16)
  • Snug fit (8)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • Durable (4)
  • Windproof (4)

Cons

  • Not weatherproof (10)
  • Not warm (8)
  • Not breathable (6)
  • Wears out quickly (6)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Advanced (11), Casual/ recreational (7)
  • Gear Usage:
  • Cold weather living (9), Winter sports (5)

Reviewed by 22 customers

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Nov

9

2008

(13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Can't Get No . . . . Satisfaction

By PDX Biker

from Vancouver, Washington

About Me Advanced

Pros

  • Good Grip
  • Snug Fit

Cons

  • Long time to dry
  • Not Breathable
  • Not Warm
  • Not Weatherproof

Best Uses

  • None Come to Mind

Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

The manufacturer could almost be charged with false advertising. These gloves are neither breathable or waterproof. The choice of words used by other reviewers before me to describe their dissatisfaction with this product exactly mirror my experience, so I won't repeat them here.

In dry weather (never in wet weather), they feel comfortable down to about 45 degrees. Below that, they not only fail to retain heat, but they actually seem to transmit cold, if that's possible. Once I tried wearing a thin Smartwool liner under the gloves at about 42 degrees. My fingers still got numb after about 30 minutes of cycling. I removed the gloves and wore the liner only. My fingers immediately began to feel warmer -- not perfect, because the liner was thin, but still more comfortable than with the gloves on.

My disappointment in this product is magnified all the more by my complete satisfaction with the SealSkinz socks, which I wear under cycling sandals commuting in all winter weather -- and even in the snow in my sandals when shoveling the driveway. (See my review of the socks elsewhere on this site.) In fact, I purchased the gloves in the first place thinking that if the socks are great, the gloves surely would perform equally as well. Not so!

  • Gift:
  • No
  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Gear Usage:
  • Winter cycle commuting

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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Dec

6

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Look elsewhere

By Chris from Austin

from Austin, Texas

About Me Advanced

Site Member

Pros

  • Snug Fit

Cons

  • Not Warm
  • Not Weatherproof

Best Uses

    Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

    I tried these gloves out kayaking and they did the exact opposite of what was promised. As soon as they got wet water leaked inside the gloves. I had to take them off to get my hands dry. My hands were much warmer bare skin than they were with these gloves on. This is the worst and most disappointing product I have bought this year.

    REI you need to drop this glove!! Why do you continue to sell something that lies about it's capability? I will be returning this.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    28

    2008

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    First review as good - not now!

    By guategordon

    from Snohomish, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Good Grip

    Cons

    • Not Breathable
    • Not Warm
    • not waterproof
    • Not Weatherproof
    • Wears Out Quickly

    Best Uses

      Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

      I use the gloves for kayaking. I use a greenland paddle so my hands get very wet. These gloves worked fine for a couple of outings and then they stopped being waterproof.
      The soak up water like a sponge and your hands are soaked in no time.
      They are warmer than wearing nothing at all but not by much.
      Buy something else if you are expecting to get a lot of water on your hands.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too small
      • Gear Usage:
      • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      12

      2008

      (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Not Waterproof

      By HikerDudeVT

      from Boston, MA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

        • Not Warm

        Best Uses

          Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

          The definition of "Waterproof" is as follows:

          wa·ter·proof (wôtr-prf, wtr-) adj.
          1. Impervious to or unaffected by water.
          2. Made of or coated or treated with rubber, plastic, or a sealing agent to prevent penetration by water.n.
          1. A material or fabric that is impervious to water.

          These gloves are not waterproof. I was riding my bicycle in the rain and in about 20 minutes my hands wear soaked.

          I did a further test by just running water over the gloves. Took about 2 minutes for water to seep through

          So, if you are looking for "waterproof" gloves do not buy these.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          29

          2007

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Not bad, not great.

          By RangerSpiral

          from Fresno, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Good Grip

          Cons

          • NOT WATERPROOF
          • Wears Out Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear

          Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

          I work in a dairy warehouse, which is kept at 34 F at all times. The products are often doused with water to cool them off, thus I have to have my hands on cold water for several hours a day. I got these gloves hoping that I'd be able to keep my hands dry and warm, but was a little disappointed. At first they worked fine, but after about two or three hours, the outer glove gets so soaked that it just trickles down inside. The knitting on the outside could be much more durable, too, as I experienced tears almost immediately. They could use more insulation and a more sturdy covering for the palm area.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          28

          2008

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          NOT WARM! Beware these gloves.

          By ESAR Trainee

          from Seattle, Washington

          About Me Advanced

          Site Member

          Pros

            Cons

            • Not Warm
            • Too Bulky

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry

            Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

            These gloves sure have alot of advertizing behind them ('chillbusters') etc. but in the field my partner and I found them to be useless. They were seriously lacking warmth, needed to put handwarmer activaters inside. Thank goodness inside our pack (as advised) we had brought a second back-up.
            My backup pair Descende Wombat gloves were fabulous, warm and waterproof!

            Search & Rescue Trainee

            • Sizing:
            • Feels too large
            • Gear Usage:
            • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            12

            2007

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Hands Stayed Completely Dry and Warm

            By nieder3182

            from Sandy, UT

            About Me Avid Adventurer, Bike Messenger

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good Grip
            • Great Insulation
            • Snug Fit/Stretch

            Cons

            • Hands Smell After Use

            Best Uses

            • cycling
            • Extreme Conditons
            • Mountaineering

            Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

            This past winter I worked as a bike messenger. I was constantly having to deal with bitter cold wet and snowy weather. My Sealskinz gloves my hands dry and warm the entire day! My hands smelled funny afterwards, but thats okay. Awesome Gloves!!!

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            12

            2007

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Pretty Happy with product

            By Meykey

            from Redondo Beach, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Work

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good Grip
            • Great Insulation

            Cons

            • Comes apart
            • Wears Out Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Hiking
            • Mountaineering
            • Rain
            • Travel

            Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

            This is a good product at the begining, the lining starts to come apart from the outer shell and water starts to seep in. I work in the film industry and used them to work in rain, after a heavy rain or working with them too much they come apart. So its good for the first few times. But GREAT for light to medium use.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels too large

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Dec

            13

            2008

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            DO NOT BUY!

            By malamute man

            from Charlotte, NC

            About Me Advanced

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good Grip

            Cons

            • Not Breathable
            • Not Warm
            • Not Weatherproof

            Best Uses

            • None

            Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

            It will be easiest to state the one good thing, that is they fit great nice and snug. Just like they should. Now for all the bad things. Not waterproof, not breathable, and not warm at all. On a 8 mile winter hike I tried to use these as my walking gloves. I have two malamutes so I have to always have my hands on there ropes. My hands where frozen. I don't know if they were not waterproof and the snow got in or they are just in no way breathable so my hands sweat the gloves wet. I can tell you this either way they are horrible. For half my hike that is 4 miles in the snow my hands were wet. I ended up taking the gloves off the gloves were so wet. I urge SealShinz to make a product that lives up to what is printed on the box.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jan

            29

            2009

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Beware - NOT WATER PROOF!

            By Stu McGoo

            from Memphis, TN

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry

                Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves - Unisex:

                Field Tested these gloves twice, and they are NOT waterproof. Almost had to paddle to shore & walk back to my truck as my hands were freezing because they were soaking wet.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Gear Usage:
                • Winter Sports

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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