These thick, waterproof gloves from Sealskinz are excellent for outdoor sports. The Goat leather section across the palm and inside of the thumb gives superb grip, perfect for skiing and fell walking. The waterproof membrane keeps hands dry and the fleece lining keeps hands warm and comfortable. They also feature a Velcro adjustable wrist strap which allows the glove to be closed tighter around the wrist for a snug and secure fit along with the elasticated cuff lower down. The Highly Breathable membrane reduces sweat build up by allowing moisture transmission from the skin, through the inner layer to the outer layer. These Gloves use porelle laminated fabrics, which use high performance membrane technology and are designed specifically for top of the range active outerwear. Superb protection whatever the weather. All SealSkinz Socks, Gloves and Hats have an individual Thermal Rating, ONE being for mild weather conditions and FIVE for extreme cold weather conditions. These Gloves are rated THREE.(10/11)