Burton's Gore-Tex gloves are some of the easiest snowboard gloves to find. This pair has a Gore-Tex waterproof membrane, a removable liner and touchscreen fingertips, and the listing has over 170 ratings on Amazon.
Most Reddit feedback is about Burton's Gore-Tex gloves and mittens as a family, not this listing alone. This review covers what owners say about the fit, how dry they keep your hands and how long they last.
What It Is: A Gore-Tex Glove With a Removable Liner
Gore-Tex is a membrane that keeps water out while letting sweat escape. That means you do not have to treat these gloves the way you treat a leather work glove. The liner comes out so you can dry it on its own.
On the Hill: Dry Hands, but Check the Fit
Owners agree on one thing: size carefully. One rider bought the Burton Gore-Tex Under Glove in small and found the fingers unusually short, even without the liners. They found it nearly impossible to get their hands in with the liners. Another owner bought small for their partner and swapped to medium for the same reason. A third owner noticed the thumbs seemed short on a medium. Other owners say to make a fist with the glove on: if your fingers feel crammed and the glove slides off, it is too small.
Owners who got the fit right like the glove. One owner who had to size up says it is a good glove otherwise.
Where It Falls Short: Durability
Durability reports are mixed. One snowboarder had three pairs rip in the palm after only a few runs, and warns other riders to be careful when they carry their board. Another owner's Burton Gore-Tex mittens ripped on the first day. They say Burton asked them to pay to ship the mittens back for repair. One rider's new Burton mitts looked worn out after about three weeks.
One rider who owns Hestra, Kinco and Burton Gore-Tex mittens says the Burtons still work but look rough, while the Hestras look new after two years. Riders who moved up to Burton's AK line say it holds up better. One owner's AK mittens kept their hands dry with no rips, while their older non-AK mittens got wet.
Who Should Buy It
Buy the Burton Gore-Tex Gloves if you want a waterproof glove you can wear straight out of the box, and you can try it on to check the fit.
Look elsewhere if you are hard on your gloves or carry your board by the edges a lot. Leather gloves or Burton's AK line last longer, owners say.
Alternatives
The Kinco 901 costs less and lasts far longer, but you have to wax the leather yourself.
The Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mitt is warmer and longer-lasting, but costs about twice as much and is not waterproof.
Verdict
The Burton Gore-Tex Gloves keep your hands dry and need no care before you ride. The short fingers and the durability reports hold them back. Try a pair on, size up if your fingers feel cramped, and consider leather if you are hard on gloves.
