Expert Review: Flylow Tough Guy Gloves


Palisades Tahoe. All photos courtesy of Raphael Alland
About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the gloves, which I purchased with my own money in June of 2021.
My take
The Flylow Tough Guy Gloves are a durable glove for wet, spring conditions. Though not meant for colder weather, these gloves are a great value for the fair-weather skier.
Beaver Creek
About this gloves I own
- Model: 2022 Tough Guy Gloves
- Size: Large
About me
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 185lbs
- Experience: Five years of skiing
Test conditions
- When I bought them: June 2021
- Days used: 20
- Weather conditions used in: Spring days (bright and sunny, or wet)
- Where I’ve used them: Colorado and California
- Terrain: Resort
How they perform
What I was looking for
I have phenomenal cold-weather gloves from Hestra, but I needed a spring glove that wasn’t as warm. Hestra is known for having a big price tag, so I wanted a cheaper option since I wouldn’t be using this glove as much.
Why I chose this gear
I’m a big fan of Flylow products (which is no secret, since I’ve written reviews for three jackets from them that I own). Their Tough Guy gloves were in the price range I was looking for, so I decided to try them out.
Winter Park
What I love about it
- Fit: These gloves fit well around my hands. I can grab my poles easily.
- Comfort: The inside is soft and very comfortable.
- Ease of movement: The buttery soft leather allows these gloves to move well with each individual finger.
- Waterproofing: These gloves did a good job keeping the wet snow out on spring days.
- Quality: The leather is very soft to the touch. The fabric looks nice as well and has maintained its look over many uses.
- Durability: These gloves show no evidence of wear. The leather and the fabric both still look brand new.
- Other: These gloves perfectly match the color scheme of my Flylow Malone jacket, which I also use in warmer conditions.
Issues I’ve encountered
- Warmth: I purchased these for spring gloves, so they match the warmth I need. However, they don’t stay warm if I use them on a cold day. Not the best choice if I need them for very cold conditions.
- Touchscreen compatibility: I have to take these gloves off to use my phone.
- Features: These gloves don’t come with leashes. I bought leashes from Hestra to use on them. The attachment point is on the outside, which has the risk of getting caught on something if it’s not tucked into my jacket.
Breckenridge
Favorite moment with this gear
My last run of the season was on Breck’s closing day in May. I did top-to-bottom from the Imperial chair (the highest lift in North America) to the base of Peak 7. It was the perfect last run through the slush to close out an amazing season!
Value for the money vs. other options
At $45, these gloves are a steal. It’s rare to find a leather glove at this price that is also of good quality. While I feel justified paying over $100 for a pair of Hestras, these Flylow gloves are unbeatable on a budget.
Final verdict
For the fair weather skier on a budget, the Flylow Tough Guy Gloves are hard to beat. While I prefer Hestra for cold weather, these gloves are a great warm-weather compliment at an awesome price.
Flylow Tough Guy Insulated Gloves
- We price match
- Returnable