Woolwear 4 Ply Extreme Warm 100% Austrian Boiled Wool Alpine Mittens

NOT YOUR TYPICAL CHEAP RAG WOOL MITTENS! These are some serious wool mittens. The weave is incredibly dense and thick, but not so thick that you can't grab on to things like a walking stick comfortably. I have not tested these in very cold temperatures yet, but I expect them to be very warm and incredibly durable. I will update this review as winter unfolds. The fit is roomy, and I could wear my much lighter fingless gloves under them for use on tasks requiring higher dexterity. I measured from the tip of my longest finger to my wrist bone in inches to get my size (9), and the length is perfect. The cuff part of the mitten is long and covers about 6 inches up you arm and fits snuggly to prevent snow/debris from getting inside. I think I definitely want to purchase and review the socks and maybe save up for a sweater. I'm not really a sweater guy, but the high quality may cause me to make an exception. I tend to be very rough on my gear, so I try to only purchase the most bombproof equipment I can afford.The shipping was inexpensive and super fast, I ordered Friday and had by Monday. My package even contained a hand written thank you letter from the owners with their phone number in case they could be of any assistance, now you don't get that kind of personal service very often nowadays.

I work in a freezer, and as you would expect, my hands get very cold. I have tried for years, to find different types of gloves to keep my hands warm, but with little success. I have worn liners inside other gloves, doubled 2 different types of gloves, but after 15 or 20 minutes my hands would start getting cold. So cold they would hurt. So I was desperate to find something that would keep my hands warm. After months of research online, I still wasn't happy with what I was finding. Everybody advertising their product was the best, but once I read the reviews, and I read hundreds of them, I knew I needed to continue my search. One day, by referencing and cross referencing, I came across these Dachstein mittens. Again, I read over a hundred reviews... but this time... they were almost all positive. In fact, the ones that had issues usually had to do with size and that was probably because they didn't measure correctly. Even then, the company got high remarks for their outstanding customer service. After reading all of this, I was willing to give them a try. Am I glad I did! I had my concerns about spending $65 on wool mittens, after all, wool is old fashioned and not the new micro blah blah blah. Well, I had never heard of boiled wool, and I didn't know if it was just another sales gimmick, but IT SEEMS TO WORK! These mittens are heavy, thick wool, with long cuffs that extend way up your wrist. I didn't want to spend so much money on them, just to have them get snagged on something, so I bought a pair of leather mittens to go over the wool ones to protect them from damage. I've been using them this way for a week now, and my hands have not gotten cold yet. If you are in extreme cold conditions, and need something to keep your hands warm, I highly recommend these. I also recommend a leather shell on the outside to protect your investment. One more thing... you are going to like the customer service! 😊

Warm even when wet.

These mittens replace my favorite pair of ragg wool mitts that I lost during my recent move.Lucky me! These are softer and more comfortable than my old mitts. I hate to say it, but I'm a little glad I lost my old mittens. I'll say it again: these are softer, more compliant, and just plain old more comfortable.These are nice and warm, but *only* if the wind isn't blowing. This is not a flaw: all wool mittens let wind through and these are no different. If you'd like to use such mitts in the wind (and wet) I'd definitely recommend getting an overmitt which is intended for this application (they also work well for down mitts if you are headed for really cold, windy weather.)

Thank you for being so acomidating and pleasant ! My wife loves the mittens , the look,the feel and the fit . She knows quality and I got a brownie point because I got her the best !

I wish there was a ranking of the various options of mittens available. The pair I got is not as thick as the one I purchased several years ago, but unfortunately lost.

What an absolutely perfect product for cold hands during winter. These gloves will not let you down and their heirloom quality gloves that will last a lifetime. These are not just warm, they’re amazing well made to a standard not seen today. They are by Masters as are all their products, skilled old world craftsmanship and worth every penny. I would like to thank Hermann and his small team in Dashstein Austria where pride and skill Still mean something. I suggest people get these while they can because they’re not gonna be around forever but your gloves will probably last a lifetime and then some, as will everything they make. A big shout out to Richard at Sweater Chalet For bringing these products to the US and making them available. Pay the money there is no equal.

I wear these mittens anytime it’s very cold and windy which is most days of winter in upstate NY. They are fantastic, thick, quality construction and so dense as to be practically windproof. They are able to be worn under shell mittens covers if you wanted more protection for them, but it isn’t necessary as I think they might be indestructible. If you are looking for mittens made of natural material instead of petroleum I wouldn’t hesitate a second to buy these. The fit is great if you measure hand length as they recommend. They fit close around the wrist and are long enough to go under coat sleeves. These mits are worth the price especially if you compare to synthetic mittens from the big outdoor retailers.