Garibaldi’s Sottozero Split heated gloves are worthy of the Split name because of their unique dual-zone system, which lets users heat the back of the hand and the palm independently or simultaneously. They feature a silicon-coated carbon-wire heating system, which is claimed to provide an even spread of heat, while being less susceptible to damage. A simple set of illuminated buttons on the cuffs control the three intensity settings and show the charge level of the 3000mAh batteries, which can deliver up to 2.5 hours of heat on the highest setting. An optional lead allows for wired-in heating.
The gloves are made from a combination of goat leather and 450D polyester with a Hipora water and windproof membrane. Insulation includes 200g of Comformax on the back and 40g of Thinsulate on the palm, and impact protection on the knuckles is provided by from Viscolab Heratrom protectors.
Practical features include leather-reinforced palms for improved grip, a visor wiper, and touchscreen-compatible index fingertips. SRP is £275.
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