The Tuttle Glove - Lined winter glove

Vermont Glove - The Tuttle Glove

Where to begin… the gloves are made of thick, quality goat leather, with a soft, stretchy cuff. The sewn-in liner is a little thinner than expected but it has performed very well for everyday use in Alaska. We’ll see about the longevity of the liners—I expect them to be the first part of the glove to need repair. I haven’t used them for extensive hours in the cold yet (I’ve used them for about an hour to 2 hours in single digit temperature and did great), but I would assume that hand warmers or separate liners would be beneficial to keep one’s hands from freezing for anything over 2 hours in below freezing temperature. The gloves are very stiff at first, so I would recommend using leather conditioner (I used the Vermont Glove conditioner and beeswax—quite the process, but their step-by-step video on YouTube is very helpful). The conditioner and beeswax definitely helped with the break-in process, softening the gloves. It’s also nice to have a natural waterproof finish on the gloves. We’ll see how often the process needs to be done to maintain the suppleness and waterproofing. The gloves fit great, I purchased a size large (my typical glove size). The outside glove seams are something to get used to—can make certain tasks challenging such as zipping up a jacket or pocket, grabbing certain items, etc. but it hasn’t been overly cumbersome. I also really appreciate that the gloves are crafted/made in the U.S.A. I try to buy U.S.A. made products as much as possible (and within reason). I also like that they provide a repair service to maintain the gloves as long as possible and reduce waste. I also think the brand and look of the gloves are unique—don’t really see many people using Vermont Gloves here in Alaska. Great gloves, and quick shipping from Johnson Woolen Mills! Thanks!