Whether you’re looking for a stocking gift or a new pair of mittens for yourself, here are a few considerations to help you enjoy the winter season. Men’s mittens fit larger overall when compared to women’s mittens but otherwise are basically identical. Both usually have a thumb separate from the rest of your fingers so you can better grip things like a ski pole or a snow shovel. Baby mittens may just have a pocket to fit their whole hand to keep their fingers warm.
If you are using your hands a lot, you might want something lighter that allows a lot of dexterity, but if it’s so cold you can hardly go outside without getting frostbite, you might want something a more heavy-duty. Big, warm mittens are great if you’re chopping wood or sitting around a fire, but if you need to use your phone a lot, save your paws and try fingerless mittens.