The Extremities Waterproof Power Liner Gloves are a market first. Steph Wetherell says there’s a lot to like after rigorous testing.
The Extremities Waterproof Power Liner gloves were a comfortable and well-proportioned fit, and the four-seam fingers mean that I had good movement. They are the first waterproof stretch fleece glove on the market, and the fabric was comfortable and soft.
Steph Wetherell recommends
Overall, these are a good option for wearing in poor weather.- Decent degree of waterproofing
- No grip on palm
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| Price: £30 (available from GO Outdoors) Weight: 69g (pair, medium) Pros: A decent degree of waterproofing Cons: No grip on palm Materials: 100% Polyester (at least 90% recycled), PFC Free waterproof liner Features: Touchscreen compatible, waterproof liner Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Men’s version? Unisex www.terra-nova.co.uk |
They are pretty warm to wear, so even if it’s not raining, they are a good option to offer warmth and protection from the wind. Despite the waterproof nature, I found they were still reasonably breathable and my hands didn’t get sweaty. The touchscreen functionality worked well, even when wet. Thanks to the British weather, I was able to test their waterproofness comprehensively.
I found they functioned well when wearing them and kept my hands pretty dry, but after taking them off to eat lunch, when putting them back on they felt wet through and were a uncomfortable to wear. I also found that they took a while to dry out after wetting through, so I would likely still opt to carry an additional spare pair on wet days.
One downside is the lack of grip on the palm. This is not an issue if you are wearing them as a liner glove, but when wearing them on their own I found they didn’t provide a good grip on my poles, and the movement within the glove from the waterproof liner added to this issue. Due to the multiple layers required for the waterproof functionality, I also found them quite thick as a liner glove and would likely need to size up on the outer glove to fit them in. Overall, these are a good option for wearing in poor weather, but may be less well suited if you’ll be taking them on and off throughout the day.
How we tested
Steph tested these gloves across South Wales and Scotland, in all weathers and especially rain! She has a women’s size large or unisex medium hands and is prone to cold hands when standing around but hot hands when moving. She also usually walks using trekking poles.
This review was first published in the November 2025 issue of The Great Outdoors magazine. Compare this with other models in our guide to the best hiking gloves.
