Kincos Ski Gloves Review: Warm & Functional

Experienced skiers know the right layering system can be critical for a successful day on the mountain. One of the most overlooked and under-appreciated layers is ski gloves. In this article, we'll look at one of the top brands of ski gloves available—Kincos ski gloves. Whether you're an expert looking for all-day comfort as you cover the front-side and back bowls of a Western mountain or a beginner who needs a value product, Kincos ski gloves are worth a look.

When choosing the right layers, there are many factors to consider. Budget, functionality, aesthetics, and performance are all critical factors to consider. Kincos ski gloves offer a wide range of features and option for skiers of all levels. In this article, we will compare them to some other leading models from competing brands.

We have broken down a few of the key features for product and also considered price, durability, design quality, and warranty offered by the manufacturer. We also provided a few pros and cons for each model in the review as a quick reference plus some overall thoughts about the Kincos ski gloves we reviewed.

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Kinco is a leading brand in workwear gloves. Because of their high-quality fabrics and excellent durability, these gloves have been a long-time favorite of ski industry professionals like lift operators and patrollers. Kincos ski gloves are made of premium leathers and have a simple and utilitarian aesthetic that will appeal to minimalist skiers who demand performance.

These gloves are a mainstay from farms to factories to ski lifts. With tough and functional designs they have earned they place amongst the most respected gloves in the outdoor and workwear industry. Since the rise of freeskiing and backcountry skiing, Kincos ski gloves have also become a status symbol of sorts signifying a certain level of knowledge about seriously tough gear and excellent value.

For this review, we will focus specifically on one model of Kincos ski gloves—the 901 Men's Pigskin Leather Ski Glove. These are high-performance ski gloves that are constructed of professional grade materials but priced low enough to appeal to even casual users.

The standout feature of the Kincos 901 men's ski gloves is the premium pigskin leather. It has a creamy beige color and is supple to the touch for all-day comfort. And though these gloves provide plenty of rustic styles, they are also super tough. The durability of this leather will not only protect the gloves themselves but also take care of your hands if you are an outdoor professional. Kinco also provides NikWax leather treatment with these gloves to ensure ideal weather protection through the life of the gloves.

Besides the tough premium leather, these gloves also boast some impressive heat. They are loaded with HeatKeep insulation which is a premium synthetic liner. Using a synthetic liner in these gloves is a key as they will keep you warm even if they get a bit wet. These Kinco ski gloves also feature a polyester/elastic band at the wrist to keep the gloves securely in place and provide good insulation at the pulse point.

Though these Kinco ski gloves share DNA with their work gloves, they have a more athletic fit and design. A key design feature on these gloves in their proprietary WingThumb. This design offers excellent left-to-right movement without a seam between the thumb and forefinger for better mobility and comfort. The palms and thumbs are reinforced with additional roughed hide leather that is stitched with high-quality Dacron for strength.

Kinco's 901 ski gloves use a standard "driver" style glove shape. They are athletic without being too tight but also leave plenty of room for an internal liner glove. A driver style glove could be an ideal choice for an all-season ski glove as they allow for some layering without too much additional bulk. The leather construction will also provide excellent tactility when it's time to crank down your boots.

These Kincos ski gloves have an unmistakable aesthetic that has been replicated by much higher cost brands like Black Diamond and Mountain Hardwear over the years. The golden yellow finish on these work-inspired gloves sends a message that you're tough on gear but also smart enough to know how much is too much for a pair of gloves.

Kincos ski gloves vary in price depending on size, model, features, materials, and even the time of the year in which you are shopping. The gloves in this review range between affordable for a small size and above average price for large sizes.

We picked a few similar products available on the market to see how they compare.

If you spend much time in a mountain town of invest in seasons passes at a local ski mountain, you've almost definitely seen Kincos ski gloves. They're the gloves you see on those crusty locals and ripping mountain employees. If you've ever thought, "I wonder how all those ski patrollers stay warm in nothing but work gloves?" The answer is Kincos ski gloves.

These gloves are a secret weapon and well-guarded secret of industry professionals because of their unbelievable value for the price. With high-grade features like pigskin leather, synthetic insulation, and insulated cuff, these gloves compete with other products that are five times the price. When compared with the Black Diamond Guide Glove you'll find that Kincos a rougher around the edges, not quite as pretty, and every bit as functional.