Gloves
Product 2026
Woman, Man
We are very familiar with this pair of G-Heat EVO-3 heated gloves, as we already tested them last winter and continued skiing with them until the thumb seam failed and the battery compartment zippers gave out. The thumb area, which is heavily exposed when carrying skis, wore out quickly, making the gloves unusable despite their effectiveness in “heated” mode.
We were therefore very curious to see whether G-Heat had taken the weaknesses of the previous G-Heat EVO-3 into account and improved them. This new Winter 2026 version, which carries the same name, is it more refined?
Right away, we can see that leather inserts are more prominent and that much more attention has been paid to protecting the glove. The weak point around the thumb is better protected. We used the G-Heat EVO-3 every day for more than a month without it showing any weakness in this area. It will need to be confirmed over the rest of the season whether this durability holds up. This is only our opinion, but protection could still be improved by reducing the amount of fabric along the edges of the thumbs.
The compartment zippers, however, have not been changed. Over time and with exposure to UV rays, they dry out and sometimes no longer slide properly or even break.
The leather on the palm and fingers feels more premium in terms of cut and assembly. The glove looks good.
The glove’s flexibility is quite good; only a slight loss of precision is noticeable at the fingertips, as the last phalanx does not bend easily. However, for most movements, grip was judged to be satisfactory. Wrist comfort is somewhat reduced due to the battery and its weight: 72 grams.
Now for the essentials: heating performance. There’s no doubt about it—this G-Heat EVO-3 offers excellent value for money. It costs half as much as a high-end brand. Yes, durability is not the same, nor is charging speed or waterproofing. But the heat output and comfort are very real.
The “electric” side is (very) simple to use. Once the two flat batteries are connected (one per glove), you just need to press and hold the switch to activate the heating. Each press on the thermostat cycles through the heat levels, up to the warmest setting.
The heat is almost instantaneous. It is located on the back of the hands and at the fingertips. Honestly, the system works very well and makes cold spells easy to handle. The manufacturer’s specifications—identical to those of the previous model—indicate a battery life of 1.5 to 2.5 hours on high power, 3 to 4 hours on medium power (the setting we used most often), and 5 to 6 hours on low power. In real-world use, these figures seem credible. Since the gloves are naturally warm, battery assistance helps get through the toughest conditions. It’s also worth noting that the thermal insulation is good enough to use the electrical system only as a backup. In very cold weather, a second set of batteries can be a good option.
The batteries are rated for 500 charging cycles, so durability and potential performance loss over time will need to be monitored. Charging time is long—almost five hours—so last-minute charging before skiing is not an option. The USB charging system is simple: just plug in the cable and you’re good to go. The red indicator light turns green when the batteries are fully charged. It’s worth noting that you can buy an extra pair of batteries, the G-Heat EVO-3 with two pairs of batteries, or even the gloves alone without batteries.
One last note: the G-Heat EVO-3 is still not equipped with a membrane, so the glove is water-repellent but not waterproof.
The G-Heat EVO-3 is delivered in a nice box, with a storage pouch and a hook for hanging and drying the gloves.
An affordable heated glove, easy to use, and efficient enough to handle cold conditions.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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