Lacking a few winter mountaineering glove features, the Sealskinz Southery are still a good all-rounder and get James Roddie’s recommendation.
The Sealskinz Southery is a good all-round winter glove. Sealskinz claim it to be suitable for ‘extreme cold weather’. Whilst not as warm as some other gloves in this test, I found the Primaloft Gold insulation to provide plenty of warmth in most winter conditions.
James Roddie recommends
Overall, they work well as a winter hiking glove and cope admirably with a variety of situations.- dexterity
- warmth
- cost
- no pairing clips
| Quick specs |
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| Price: £85 |
| Weight: 202g (Size M pair) |
| Materials: 50% polyester, 40% leather, 5% elastane, 5% polyurethane outer; 100% polyester inner; goat leather palm |
| Insulation: Primaloft Gold |
| Waterproof: Aquasealz membrane |
| Features: Drawcord cuff, nose wipe |
| Sizes: S – XL |
| Men’s version: Unisex |
| sealskinz.com |
The wind-proofing is superb and I was happy with breathability. The Aquasealz waterproof membrane is very effective in heavy rain and wet snow. Like all gloves however, they eventually wet through in the wettest conditions.
The gauntlet cuff is wide enough to pull over a thick sleeve without issue. The cuff elastic is adjusted with a leather tab, which makes it a little easier to adjust than on some other gloves.
Unfortunately, there are no pairing clips. A soft nose wipe extends the length of the thumb.
The goat leather palm extends right over the fingertips, helping to protect this common area for wear-and-tear. There is a substantial amount of stitching on these gloves. I found a few ‘pulled’ stitches after only a few uses, so this could provide issues for long-term durability.
The slim fingers allow for excellent dexterity. I had no issues with small zips on rucksacks whilst wearing these gloves. The fit is quite tight so many people might prefer a size up from usual.
At £85 these are the most expensive gloves in this test, but they do not quite offer the performance and features provided by some of the alternatives. Overall, however, they work well as a winter hiking glove and cope admirably with a variety of situations.
Testing Conditions
James tested these gloves in a variety of conditions during winter in the Scottish Highlands. Weather included 40mph+ winds, heavy rain, wet snow, dry snow and clear/frosty days. James usually wears size medium gloves. Gloves were measured on his own scales.
This review was first published in the November 2024 issue of The Great Outdoors. For more winter glove reviews, as tested by the experts, see our guide to the best winter gloves for hillwalking and mountaineering.
