Do you, like me, struggle to keep your hands warm in the freezing weather—especially when you’re Nordic walking?
Finding the perfect mitts or glove-mitten combination has always been a challenge for me. I find it frustrating because there’s no way to test new mitts or gloves until you’re out in the cold. Over the years, I’ve found that many mitts and gloves don’t live up to their marketing—leaving my hands cold once again.
Disposable hand warmers have never worked well for me. I’m not a fan of how uneven the heat is. Plus they get too hot, and they aren’t recyclable.
My first pair of heated gloves were from Canadian Tire and were quite good.
But they had a few flaws:
They were gloves not mitts. The battery-operated heating wires were only in the palm, not the fingers where I needed them most.
They came in men's sizes only, making them bulky for my smaller hands.
They used AA batteries, which were a bit heavy and inconvenient.
My hands eventually got sweaty, forcing me to turn the heat off and on a few times on long walks.
My new favourite heated mittens
I recently discovered Savior heated mittens online and upgraded to this higher quality mitten. Here’s what I think makes them great:
Mitts not gloves: While Savior also sells gloves, I find mitts much warmer.
Effective heating :
Heating wires run along the back and palm of the hand and also in the thumb pocket, where warmth is needed most.Customizable comfort:
Three temperature settings help prevent overheating and sweaty hands.Rechargeable batteries:
No more disposable batteries! The company claims that a single charge lasts up to six hours.Nordic walking friendly:
The bulky part of the mitten is on the back and palm, not along the little-finger edge, so I can still easily feel the ledges of my pole handles.
Are they worth it?
At $91 Savior heated mittens are pricier than standard cold-weather gloves and mittens, but I see them as a long-term investment. With their durability, rechargeable design, and consistent warmth, I’m hoping they’ll keep my fingers happy for many winters to come.
If you struggle with cold hands while Nordic walking, these mittens might be just the solution you‘ve been looking for!
Note: As with all of my Test Drive blog posts, I’m sharing simply because I love the product—no sponsorships or renumeration involved!
