I used a pair of Pogie Lights (+ light gloves) last winter and my hands were never cold. The ability to transfer them easily from one bike to another (MTB / drop bars) is a bonus. They’re highly recommended by me, too.
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Living in Scotland I have a bag full of winter gloves, many achieving varying levels of success. The latest pair is the Van Rysel 900 Winter Cycling Glove. At £30 it’s a bargain and better than gloves I’ve bought for 2 to 3 times the price. For the near sub zero days a liner is still worth considering. They stand up ok to rain but a second pair is worth stuffing in your pocket, this is often a pair neoprenes.
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A couple folks mentioned the Dissent 133 glove system and I’ve been more than happy with it. I really appreciate the modularity so I can adjust to changing conditions.
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I’m a huge sufferer of cold hands. Tried everything without any luck really. What finally worked for me are a pair of leather skiing gloves. Bought at Decathlon, Wedze Freeride 550. Not sure if available everywhere.
Up until the beginning of the year I was living in a very hilly area and the descents were an absolute killer for my hands. Not with these bad boys. Bit too warm on the uphill though.
They look bulky but I have no issue shifting gears or anything.
Any cycling specific gloves are an absolute waste in my opinion if you suffer from cold hands.
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Haha….that comment triggered a distant memory.
About 30 years ago, while working in the industry, we had a sales meeting up at Breckenridge. Being the idot that I am, and since it was summer, I only packed regular gloves, When we went for a ride in the early AM at altitude, suffice to say the gloves were not sufficient. 
As we were descending at one point, I saw a pair of leather work gloves, laying in the road. I managed to slam on my brakes with my frozen hands and stop. They had clearly been the gloves of an asphalt worker, as they were oil-stained and reeked of asphalt. I didn’t care. Within minutes of putting those stinky things on, my hands warmed up and I was able to enjoy the ride. So yeah, leather gloves can be awesome. 
But it did take me about 2 days to fully get the smell of asphalt off my hands. 
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I just want to add another +1 for the Pogie Lites. I DIY’d a pair using a sewing machine, waterproof nylon, Bungie cords, and refrigerator hose based off their V1 design for less than $20 CAD in materials. Their newest model is even simpler to make. They work great with a pair of fall riding gloves in 0C-degree temps. Bikepacking.com has a tutorial for making something similar.
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+1 for Pogies, I’m using the Packable Pogies from Jacksbikesacks.com combined with the Craft Hybrid Weather Glove. That combo covers everything from cool to cold (60-20F here in North Carolina).
I love the Craft glove, but their marketing is pretty misleading. It is NOT waterproof. The mitten portion may be, but that doesn’t do much when the rest of the glove is a sponge. Additionally, the touchscreen finger tips don’t really work at all.
If anyone wants warm gloves and doesn’t want pogies, an expensive but excellent option is the CAMP gecko ice pro. The sizing comes in small increments, the leather is grippy, and the dexterity is great.
Pogies are great though.
Road riding in the UK I use Sportful Sotto Zero to around 5C and then Endura Freezing Point semi lobsters below that. If it’s really really cold then I have some Craft lobsters that are a few years old and if it’s too cold for those it’s too dangerous to ride outdoors!
I’ve ridden in -5 with Roekl X-tra warm without feeling too cold.
I second Dissent 133, with gripgrab, they are my go to brand for winter cycling gloves.
With dissent, you can wear up to 3 gloves at the same time, but the complete kit is 4 gloves, including a silk one that is pretty warm when worn under another one.
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Good discussion. I’ve been using Handske gloves for several years, typically just the standard long finger, sometime a wind blocker. I have sweaty hands and can’t quite find a good balance between keeping warm or being too warm, sweating and then cold from the moisture. When it gets too cold… Zwift 
I’ll third the Dissent system; I’ve been using it for several years and never have an issue keeping my hands warm (and my hands are generally always cold).
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Craft SubZ Siberian (Split Finger) Gloves. -20C in those bad boys.
Showa Temres 282 are my go to when it is wet and cold. They’re becoming a popular choice for ice climbing and they work well for cycling as well and have great dexterity for shifting.
Downside is that they’re really smelly.
When it is dry and cold, I go with something like lobster mitts instead.
RE: lobster-style gloves. I’ve never tried them before. Does anyone have strong opinions on 3+1 versus 2+2 style for either warmth or usability?
After years and years, I simply bought Roeckl skiing gloves and never looked back. They are warm and reliably protect my hands against wind and elements.
I do regularly ride in the Alps in winter, with sb zero (celcius…) temperature. I tried way too many options to find the only alternative that keep me warm in descents when you are squeezing the brakes : gloves with resistance that actively warmup the glove. Ekoi has a complete range with lobster fingers and individual fingers that keep you warm for at least 5hrs.
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I ended up buying a pair of the Gore Wear “Gore-Tex Insulated Trigger Gloves” about a month ago, and just thought I’d provide a mini-review of my experiences so far.
I wanted something even warmer than my other “deep” winter gloves (Casetelli Estremo) and these definitely deliver. I’ve been out for a few rides at around 0C and my hands have actually been comfortably warm, which was a pleasant surprise for me (I normally suffer with cold hands)! So that’s definitely a big pro.
On sale and stacked with Gore’s other discounts (25% for signing up to their emails, or I think there was a 30% off strava challenge code that is still valid), the price is pretty good too.
I haven’t tried them in wet conditions, although being Gore I imagine they perform well. They claim to be fully waterproof.
Downsides:
There is no bike-specific padding. Obviously the thick insulation provides a degree of padding, but if you prefer something more targeted then look elsewhere. There is also pretty minimal additional grip texture, although I haven’t found this a problem.
The sizing runs small. They state on their website to size up, and you definitely should. With pretty much every other glove I have ever bought, “medium” fits fine (and according to the size guide, should have been the correct size for these too). In reality, I could barely squeeze my fingers into the medium, so I exchanged for a large, which does fit better. Although sizing up does mean the fingers are a bit long.
Available in black or hi-viz yellow, but I do note neither option has much by way of reflectives. In general I don’t like to rely on reflective details on clothing to be seen (a good pair of lights is much better, day or night) but I do see value in reflective backs on gloves in order to ensure hand signals are visible at night (hi-viz yellow is barely better than black at night).
No dedicated nose wipe (and the outer material is not particularly nice for nose wiping).
Other thoughts:
These are my first “lobster” style gloves, so they do take a bit of getting used to. Some of my habitual hand positions and movements just don’t work (e.g. using two fingers to brake; wrapping my little finger around the outside when sitting on the tops. I know I’m weird). I would also add that whilst the outside has the three fingers together in a single pocket, there is an internal liner glove with distinct compartments for each finger - it took me a while to work out why a couple of fingers felt squished one ride, then I realised I had squeezed them both into the same internal section.
Overall, they deliver on warmth and that was my priority, so happy with that. They are lacking some features that would have been nice to have, but I guess that contributes to the relatively low price, and they aren’t “cheap” gloves - they look smart and appear well made.