Milwaukee vs. DeWalt “Winter” glove comparo

[GrayFlattop]

Ok not really a tool, but maybe you will find this informative - or not.

I've had both of the above pairs of gloves since fall - they are both advertised as "cold weather" gloves. Both sold for a bout the same price. Red from Home Despot and yellow from Blowes.

It was a touch cold out yesterday (historically it's been much worse), but with air temps without the windchill at 0 degrees F, I needed to do a bit of snow shoveling. Not a lot of snow, but not enough to get out the big Toro. I started with the Milwaukee pair because they were closest. After 20 minutes, the cold got to my fingers - to the point that I felt I needed to go inside before frostbite kicked in - painfully numb. I went in, warmed up a bit and returned outside with the DeWalt gloves. I was able to stay out for 25 minutes with these in essentially identical conditions. I'd give a slight edge to the DeWalt gloves, although neither glove allows for any fine dexterity, but both were grippy enough to operate a snow shovel.

Conclusion - if it's that cold outside, stay indoors - don't be an idiot like me if you have a choice. I'm too old for this sh!t.

Not sure if it will snow later this week, but I'm charging up the battery-powered heated gloves just in case as it's supposed to be a touch colder on Friday. Yeah, its winter and it's been colder (-27 without the wind chill in 1985) and I survived.

Carry on.

 

[RTM]

You should add the word gloves to your title so those that tire of the fan boy discussions might read it.

¢¢

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

Different trade off I guess.

Someone somewhere a bit warmer than you will be finding the DeWalt gloves too hot and sweaty for shoveling work.

 

[dnschmidt]

I live in Phoenix. What purpose do these so called "gloves" serve? I haven't even had to bring out my long pants yet. Still wearing shorts.

 

[Steve_P]

The fingers on the Milwaukee look stupid long!

I hike in very cold weather when it arrives. The only thing non powered that will truly keep your hands warm in frigid weather is a designed combo of a normal fleece glove with a Goretex mitten shell over it; this is what high-altitude mountaineers wear on the coldest days. The shell mitten means zero dexterity, but you can also throw a hot-hands warmer into each one. FWIW, any type of glove is going to lose to a mitten and GTX shell combo like this when it comes to warmth.

 

[GrayFlattop]

You should add the word gloves to your title so those that tire of the fan boy discussions might read it.

¢¢

Good point!

 

[tarbellb]

Winter work gloves = insulated + real leather

 

[GrayFlattop]

The fingers on the Milwaukee look stupid long!

I hike in very cold weather when it arrives. The only thing non powered that will truly keep your hands warm in frigid weather is a designed combo of a normal fleece glove with a Goretex mitten shell over it; this is what high-altitude mountaineers wear on the coldest days. The shell mitten means zero dexterity, but you can also throw a hot-hands warmer into each one. FWIW, any type of glove is going to lose to a mitten and GTX shell combo like this when it comes to warmth.

Once upon a time, I had a pair of leather mittens with liners - I agree - superior to gloves in low temps.

The fingers on the Milwaukee gloves fit fine, but either glove is sub-optimal for winter duty (unless you are in Phoenix).

 

[RTM]

I live in Phoenix. What purpose do these so called "gloves" serve?

This is why I buy winter work gloves in places like Chicago or Orcas Island, not here in the SF Bay Area. We have winter gloves for skiing available, but not at work glove prices.

They are also good for cleaning out the freezer to de ice it.

 

[PCustoms]

What was the outdoor temperature?

Are these insulated at all?

 

[neophyte]

Ok not really a tool, but maybe you will find this informative - or not.

I've had both of the above pairs of gloves since fall - they are both advertised as "cold weather" gloves. Both sold for a bout the same price. Red from Home Despot and yellow from Blowes.

It was a touch cold out yesterday (historically it's been much worse), but with air temps without the windchill at 0 degrees F, I needed to do a bit of snow shoveling. Not a lot of snow, but not enough to get out the big Toro. I started with the Milwaukee pair because they were closest. After 20 minutes, the cold got to my fingers - to the point that I felt I needed to go inside before frostbite kicked in - painfully numb. I went in, warmed up a bit and returned outside with the DeWalt gloves. I was able to stay out for 25 minutes with these in essentially identical conditions. I'd give a slight edge to the DeWalt gloves, although neither glove allows for any fine dexterity, but both were grippy enough to operate a snow shovel.

Conclusion - if it's that cold outside, stay indoors - don't be an idiot like me if you have a choice. I'm too old for this sh!t.

Not sure if it will snow later this week, but I'm charging up the battery-powered heated gloves just in case as it's supposed to be a touch colder on Friday. Yeah, its winter and it's been colder (-27 without the wind chill in 1985) and I survived.

Carry on.

Rubber transfers heat and cold fairly well.
While I like that style of rubber coated knitted glove, it should nit be worn in cold conditions.
If you do need to wear that style of glove, wear other gloves underneath, or at least glove liners, such as merino wool Smartwool glove liners, or something else made for ultralight camping.
My personal preference would be a tough unlined leather glove from a welding safety supplier, with glove liners worn underneath, and then the gloves conditioned yo provide additional softness, although a number of welding safety gear companies make gloves out of a variety of leathers depending on the flexibility or toughness you need.

 

[NoahG]

I had the Milwaukee pair and they were awful. The rubber got cold very fast. The “normal” Milwaukee knit gloves work better for cold than those things.

 

[reader2580]

The Milwaukee gloves look like they have no insulation in the fingers, but I can't tell for sure. That style of glove is far from the type I would use for outdoor work at zero degrees. If you're physically active in the cold you will often start to sweat. That rubber would trap moisture.

I've done cold weather training. The recommendation is wool for wicking away moisture. You can also use some of the new fabrics that wick moisture. No cotton, and especially no jeans. Chopper type mittens with wool liners are good. A local Boy Scout camp offers a winter camping program. Everyone is supplied with proper winter clothing and winter gear. (Yes, the clothing is sent out for washing after every use.) You can use your own clothing and gear if they meet program requirements

 

[Beerhippie]

These are what I wear for snowblowing:



Norwegian boiled wool. They stay toasty no matter what. Add over-mitts and they'll cook your hands in sub-zero weather.

 

[finn]

Neither of those gloves qualify as winter wear in my part of the world.

There are dozens of brands that use 3M Thinsulate or equivalent synthetic insulation that are warm without being bulky.

They’re typically $15 or less, which is probably less than you’re paying for those $3.00 gloves with the $12.00 logo.

 

[tjansson]

I use similar gloves, "wondergrip" full dip when logging in the snow, and sometimes for moving firewood. I find them the best for working with choker chains, winch cable, chainsaws in the snow, and the rubber dipped gloves are the stickiest for picking up and stacking firewood. They are not without their downsides, though, they relatively cold compared to other options, get full of sweat, and are hard to dry. You pretty much need an electric forced air dryer for them.

For other tasks, I use insulated Kincos type gloves.

 

[mike93lx]

I wear the Milwaukee cut level 1's for a lot of winter stuff. They're good enough to keep a little warm while retaining dexterity into the mid 20's. Past that and I find that it's too goddamn cold to do work outside

 

[Rc_Guy]

What was the outdoor temperature?

Are these insulated at all?

He did say 0° in the original post, but I’m guessing we are all different on what we can tolerate, I spent 25 minutes shoveling my driveway today at 9° in Minnesota and all I had on was a pair of sweatpants and a hooded sweatshirt with the hood on, didn’t even wear a pair of gloves, and it didn’t bother me at all, but I guess being 64 years old I’m used to it also

 

[finn]

He did say 0° in the original post, but I’m guessing we are all different on what we can tolerate, I spent 25 minutes shoveling my driveway today at 9° in Minnesota and all I had on was a pair of sweatpants and a hooded sweatshirt with the hood on, didn’t even wear a pair of gloves, and it didn’t bother me at all, but I guess being 64 years old I’m used to it also

Zero and sunny with no wind is a lot different than zero, overcast, and twenty or thirty mph wind gusts.

I always marveled at how warm, or cold for that matter, zero could feel when it was sunny and calm, and vice versa.

 

[Rc_Guy]

Zero and sunny with no wind is a lot different than zero, overcast, and twenty or thirty mph wind gusts.

I always marveled at how warm, or cold for that matter, zero could feel when it was sunny and calm, and vice versa.

I know it’s all different with no wind and whether the sun is out or not, it’s been a light snowfall all day here in Minnesota where I live and a cloudy sky, but I just wanted to shovel it before I brought my wife down to an MRI doctor appointment and I’m guessing I’ll shovel it when I get home too

 

[PCustoms]

He did say 0° in the original post, but I’m guessing we are all different on what we can tolerate, I spent 25 minutes shoveling my driveway today at 9° in Minnesota and all I had on was a pair of sweatpants and a hooded sweatshirt with the hood on, didn’t even wear a pair of gloves, and it didn’t bother me at all, but I guess being 64 years old I’m used to it also

Not sure how I missed 0°, thanks.

Gloves are "insulated" with what appears to be cotton terry cloth. Not a winter glove IMHO.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Small-Red-Latex-Level-3-Cut-Resistant-Insulated-Winter-Dipped-Work-Gloves-48-22-8920/306811368

 

[Ilikeike]

Looks like they were both made in the same PRC factory,
maybe some different cuff color and pattern depending on the run that day.
I would assume similar results.

 

[mike93lx]

Looks like they were both made in the same PRC factory,
maybe some different cuff color and pattern depending on the run that day.
I would assume similar results.

Ha! "professionally" made in china

Wonder what the dewalt say

 

[51dueller]

I wish only had to deal with 0'F weather. The next couple of days it's a high of -30'C with a low of -40'C overnight.

 

[mike93lx]

I wish only had to deal with 0'F weather. The next couple of days it's a high of -30'C with a low of -40'C overnight.

Don't worry, your two days of summer after The Great Mosquitoing will feel glorious! It's all worth it

 

[Rc_Guy]

I wish only had to deal with 0'F weather. The next couple of days it's a high of -30'C with a low of -40'C overnight.

We are very close to you -22°f overnight on Thursday with a high of -9°f on Friday and back to -24°f overnight on Friday.

10° now.

 

[GrayFlattop]

What was the outdoor temperature?

Are these insulated at all?

0 degrees F

There’s a thick fabric layer under the elastomer.
I’d say these are perfectly fine around 15F - or if you are handling cold, sloppy stuff.

 

[nafterclifen]

Are they anything like the Kinco 1784's or 1786's? They work good until they get wet inside. Then they smell and take FOREVER to dry, even on a boot dryer!

HydroFlector™ Lined Waterproof Hi-Vis Orange Thermal Knit Shell & Double-Coated Latex

Double-layered knit shell using high-visibility orange heavyweight 15-gauge 100% polyester outer shell & soft gray heavy thermal 7-gauge brushed-loop 100% acrylic inner liner locks in warmth, repels the cold, & wicks away moisture with seamless, form-fitting comfort High-visibility orange...

www.kinco.com

HydroFlector™ Lined Waterproof Hi-Vis Green Thermal Knit Shell & Double-Coated Latex

Double-layered knit shell using high-visibility green heavyweight 15-gauge 100% polyester outer shell & soft gray heavy thermal 7-gauge brushed-loop 100% acrylic inner liner locks in warmth, repels the cold, & wicks away moisture with seamless, form-fitting comfort High-visibility green...

www.kinco.com

 

[ATC]

We don’t get as cold as you guys, but when it gets to the teens and twenties, I have a pair of Hardy insulated work gloves I’ll use (top pair). They will make my hands sweat. Normally, I just use normal mechanic gloves though. HF also has a similar glove to the ones the OP tested (bottom pair). I want to pick up a pair to try out one of these days.

 

[zendriver]

Usually, the only gloves I wear the cheap Hardy black work gloves

They don’t do much more than keeping my hands frim stick from something frozen but I managed to get through.

Broke out some insulated gloves the other morning with the temperature was only 3°

 

[PCustoms]

Are they anything like the Kinco 1784's or 1786's? They work good until they get wet inside. Then they smell and take FOREVER to dry, even on a boot dryer!

I have a few varieties of rubber coated gloves that I started noticing that in this year. Need to turn then inside out, hit with a cleaner and let try. If that doesn't work I'm tossing them.